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[kitkatz10]

Hi All,

I'm new here. On day 3 AF. I've been reading so many posts and can relate to most of them especially the ones about "What I hate about Alcohol" . I don't know how I'm going to get through this. I'm just hoping for some support here. I will not go to AA. Not a group type of person plus I have social anxiety and the thought of speaking to a room full of strangers scares the hell out of me. SA is probably one reason for the drinking. Thanks for reading.

Kit

[dancelot]

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Welcome, Kitkatz - Congratulations on 3 days AF! This is a great supportive forum with lots of useful information- in my case, it made it so much easier than going it alone. Best of luck on your journey! :h

[sick of being sick]

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Welcome, Kitkat! You have found an awesome and safe place. CONGRATS on day 3! Have you visited the newbie's nest? It's a great place to go in the begining or just reading and writing post help alot. Come visit us in chat in the evenings, especially if you get discouraged or want a drink or pm me anytime. We are all here on the same journey to get and stay sober and we all understand how you feel. YOU CAN DO THIS! Just don't focus on the past or the future. Take it one day at a time and know that it gets easier and every time you deny a cravings, it gets weaker and you get stronger. It might help you to post your story or your journey along the way. We are all here to help you! Love and best of luck to you!

[NoraC]

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Hi there Kit! Way to go on Day 3. :goodjob:
I am with you 100% on the not a group type people. That is why I was never able to try AA. But, this group is great. Everyone here is so supportive. I suggest that you come here and read & post and read & post and then read & post. :H But, seriously.....it helps. Sometimes, when I just don't think I can make it thru another minute.....I'll come here and I've made it thru another day Alcohol Free.
Great to meet you. Oh, and the Newbies Nest is a great place so hope to see you over there too.

[fennel]

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Hi kitkatz...
I'm a newbie, too! Maybe we can all get through this together...:welcome:

[rived]

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Hi Kit! Welcome! I am on Day 3 also, and finding loads of support on this forum. Good luck; we can do this!

Peace & Love, RE

[rubywillow]

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Welcome, Kit!! You've started by posting!!

[kitkatz10]

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Thank you all for your quick responses. I almost feel like crying (tears of joy). I didn't expect this level of support. My husband just doesn't get it. He drinks too but he doesn't drink till it's all gone like I do (did). A bottle of wine a day and usually 2 or 3 beers on top of that for me. He nags and then I get pissed. I'm tired of it. I will check out Newbies Nest. Thank you all again and I will be reading and posting.

Hugs,

Kit

[rubywillow]

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kit, we almost all get grief from others, who don't want to look at themselves. That's the wonderful thing about here; it's ALL about support. There should NEVER be judgement.

[diddi]

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diddi

rubywillow;826329 wrote: kit, we almost all get grief from others, who don't want to look at themselves. That's the wonderful thing about here; it's ALL about support. There should NEVER be judgement.

Everyone sounds like me in some way, I thought I was the only one that could not bring myself to AA. I never could stand in front of a group, I managed a business but did not want to let people know I had this problem. This would be such a great way to handle this. I hope I can stick with it. :welcome:

[Lavande]

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Hi Kit & diddi,

Welcome to MWO, this is a good place
As you can see from my signature line - I will be 1 year AF this Friday!!!!!
I did it with the help & support of so many kind people here, you can do it too!

If you haven't already, download & read the MWO book from the Health Store. It is full of useful info. Also, look in the Tool box (located in the Monthly Abstinence section) for good ideas to help you make your plans.

As mentioned above, please feel free to drop in the Newbies Nest thread for support! Lots of folks there just getting started as well.

Wishing you both the best on your journey to freedom

Lav

[OverIt2007]

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Hi KitKatz,

YES, you CAN do it! We are all on here to support and encourage one another! We WANT you to do it

Stick around, and dont be shy. We want to hear from you and help in any way we can.


Overit

:l

[KatieB]

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Hi and Welcome,
Social Anxiety is huge for me too.. like many people that turn to AL.. though AL makes things worse in the long run.. its not worth it - have you sought the help of a doctor or therapist? maybe you can go on some anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds? that's what im doing (though meds don't work properly if you are still drinking).. counselling helps to deal with the underlying issues relating to your anxiety.. though its a long process. ive been in continuous counselling now for 18 months, though i'm not "cured" of SA.. i have improved tenfold.. welcome to this site, it has helped me enormously.. we will help and support you.. AL is "destruction" in a bottle..
Katie xxx

[cpn1004]

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Hi Kitkatz. I had a little bit of SSI (shitty self image) going for me. I thought drinking helped it. All it did was make me numb.
Congrats on your 3 days, and just do it one day at a time. You will find lots of support here.

[hillsidetime]

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Hey Kit, welcome. You are in a good place, write lots, read lots, ask questions. Like you I am not an AA person, living in a smallish town I just couldn't think about it. MYO is my support group and an amazing group of people with insight, kindness, and support. Hang in there,
Hill