Finally after fifty years I quit!

[LaReese]

I am on day 20 without alcohol. I have not gone one day without a drink for fifty years but never thought I had a problem with drinking. Finally, I decided at age 73, I was going to stop using alcohol at least for a few weeks. The first week was not pleasant; I had severe leg cramps, buzzing in my head and couldn't sleep at night which was partly because of RLS. I never got falling down drunk but would consume anywhere from 6 to 8 drinks a day (vodka & tonic) at home as well as when I was out socially. I feel good now but am so fearfull that I will go back to drinking. I need encouragement. I just found this sight today and hope it will be a good support group for me.

[DiscoBunnie]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

Wow LaReese! That is fantatstic... you have tremendous inner strength, never lose sight of that! To get through your first week, even with all the physicial obstacles speaks volumes of your firm desire to quit!! I've been around for a few years, but have just started visiting daily and very recently started posting. There is a lot of support and encouragement here and great wisdom =0) I am only on Day 3, I look forward to sharing more with you. Congratulations on Day 20!!!
~DB

[mario]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

Welcome lareese and hi discobunnie
Welcome to mwo,great community here full of support and good sound advice no matter what age you are.keep posting your thoughts & feelings and read read read,you are not alone,hope you stick around.

[Anotherday]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

LaReese, :welcome: and :goodjob:

I'm only on day two and marvel at your day 20! Wow, you're an inspiration and this site is great! Hope you post lots.

[mama bear]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

Bravo LeReese.........I am on day 4 and struggling soyou are an inspiration....and 73!!!!!
You sober, sexy young thing!!

[greeneyes]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

Fabulous!!! AF is wonderful!!! Congratulations!

[Funny Girl]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

Welcome LaReese - living testament to the saying 'it's never too late' - at 73 years young - just think! You could be starting a whole new vibrant chapter. Good for you! Come here often - many here will support you for sure!

[LaReese]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

I just got home from visiting my husband in the nursing home and found such encouraging words from all of you. Thank you. I have not told anyone of my intentions of quitting alcohol all together. I have told my friends that I was on medication and couldn't have alcohol with it. But, as I get stronger I will just say I don't drink anymore. That is my plan so far. I did tell my daughter that I hadn't had a drink in a couple weeks and she asked why and I told her I was cutting down. That was that - no response from her. Again, thank you all and I wish everyone wanting to quit alcohol that you have the strength and support to stick with it.

[Anotherday]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

Wow, LaReese, you're my hero.

I think it's fantastic that you've come to this point. I think it's just fine to not make any announcements that you've quit. I know several people who have said they are on medication and cannot drink alcohol with it. Makes perfect sense.

[Lavande]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

LaReese,

Just wanted to say hello & welcome!
Glad you found us, we'd love to hear more from you. You are an absolute inspiration to all of the 'Newbies' just starting out - to all of us really!

Congratulations on your 20 days with no alcohol, I'll bet you feel great

[dancelot]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

:welcome: Welcome, LaReese! Congratulations on 20 AF days! This is a great place - I got sober coming here, and previously never realized how much easier that is with some support.
Glad you are here!

[jessie]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

:welcome:Lareese, you are such an inspiration....please keep us up to date.

[cuckoosnest83]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

LaReese, I am so happy for your 20 days AF. Please, please stick around!!!!! You are an inspiration.

[AMELIA]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

Welcome LaReese,

This is just the post I needed to read this morning!! How fabulous that you have decided to make a positive change. 20 days AF - you are doing so well.

Keep up the good work...as others said, you are an inspiration.
Great to have you here.

[Panno]

Finally after fifty years I quit!

Hi

How fantastic LaReese :goodjob: and :welcome: I take great strength from your post thankyou. As people have said you are an inspiration to us all