Today is day one.....

[Shiner]

I have been lurking for years... Have not had many af days. Got some blood work back and liver had one bad number... So....... I have to do something now... All aspects of my life are going so good... except my drinking. I am 42 and have been drinking daily for years. Just wanted to introduce myself.. By the way ..... This is an awesome community. I feel like I am already part of you.

Shiner

[dancingon]

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Hi Shiner
Glad you're part of the community. If you've been lurking you proabably know the drill. Have you read the book/ tried the CD's. Planning ahead always helps me and keeping distracted.

[ThisWayOut]

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Hi Shiner. Day one- that is so great. Welcome. TWO

[allswell]

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Hi Shiner,

This is an encouraging place where everyone knows about day one and what you're going through.

Welcome.

[Mema]

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Welcome Shiner..Day one for me to! This is a great community, I just found it 4 days ago and with all the advise and encouragement from this community I set up my house and attitude as best I could to prepare for this day. So far so good..looking forward to day two!

Best of luck

[Shiner]

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Thank you for the warm welcome. I would not expect anything other. Just got done
with dinner and have a little headache but feel ok I guess.
I have read the book but have not gotten the cd or supps yet. Will work on that. I just
want to be healthier, look healthier and feel healthier... I know it takes time... Thanks again.

Shiner

[Lavande]

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Welcome Shiner!

You've made a great decision to take back control of your life

Making a good plan for yourself is essential. Look in the https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html for some good ideas.

Please feel free to drop in the Newbies Nest thread for more support!
Wishing you the best!

Lav

[ATLThrash]

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Shiner--We are about the same age-- I am 43-- at one point I had about 3 years of daily drinking. My liver tests were never bad except strangely one of my numbers was bad when I went through a period of sporadic drinking--maybe weekends like a "normal" person. I had had drinks on a Sunday and had a test on the Monday-- the doctor told me even a little alcohol can make some folks numbers bad the day after-- he was probably trying to make me feel better but he said-- don't drink for X time and that will tell if it is an issue. And it wasn't after that time passed. All this to say-- not minimizing the serious harm that we can do to ourselves, but the body and especially the liver can heal if you treat it right. I know when I first embarked on getting sober all I could do was worry if I had done my self in and wondered if all the pain of trying to quit was going to be worth it or was I too far gone already? Taking control of things is a great feeling-- it is hard at first but life is SO SO much better without booze. Good luck!

[Shiner]

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Well..... I made it to bed without drinking. Now, where is my sleep?? Thank you all.
Talk to you tomorrow...

[azmarkm]

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You may not sleep

Shiner;1073438 wrote: Well..... I made it to bed without drinking. Now, where is my sleep?? Thank you all.
Talk to you tomorrow...

I have found I don't sleep for several days when I quit.

[Anjicia]

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:welcome: Hi Shiner well done on not giving in to the booze. I wish you luck on your journey. There is great advice and support here.:l

[hillsidetime]

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Shiner, hi there and welcome. When you are ready, let us know a little more about your situation, your goals etc. Whether you want to moderate or abstain, we are here for you. Read and write lots, there are many caring and insightful people here to help you.
Hill

[KundaliniGirl]

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Welcome Shiner!

[Shiner]

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Good morning.. I did not get hardly any sleep but am proud of myself.
I know it will take time. As far as my goals... I want to be healthy and I think
for me that means no al... I cant and never do stop with one or two. It is always
until I go to sleep. I am high functioning all day no matter how much I drank the day before.
But I feel sick inside. I am ashamed of how I cant control this. I want to be
free. Both parents were alcoholics and I had a miserable childhood.
Never let the child grow up... I know all this.
Got to go to work.. p.s. I am typing this on my phone. Sorry for typos.
I will check in soon... Shiner

[mario]

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Hi and welcome shiner to mwo, great community here with lots of help and support,Its good having goals and you will feel much healthier when you stop drinking,post your feelings and questions here,hope you stick around.