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    Day 1! feeling hopeful....

    I'm only 30 and haver been drinking for 18 years and have finally had enough-of hangovers, waking up with an overwhelmong sense of shame for my actions/words the night before and of hurting the ones I love.
    I have stopped drinking for periods before (when pregnant and breastfeeding) but always seem to convince myself that if I start again it will be different this time-but have finally realised that I CAN'T STOP AFTER 1 or 2 or 3.......

    Very hard finally admitting that I'm an alcoholic but am feeling hopeful that I can overcome it.
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    #2
    Day 1! feeling hopeful....

    You have come to a good place, reading the stories in these forums got me through my day 1 yesterday. It is a relief to see that you are not the only one with this feeling of shame and you just have to be strong today.

    I can relate, I am 34 and have been drinking for about 15 years and while it stressed me, my family, relationships and work, I had a lot of difficulty getting to this place. I am not going to drink, you keep up your hard work and don't listen to your need for AL

    You found a lot of support here!

    :welcome:

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      #3
      Day 1! feeling hopeful....

      I'm also on my Day 1 today.
      Stay strong!
      Can I have a life please, make it a double - I've got some catching up to do!

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        #4
        Day 1! feeling hopeful....

        Hello Naki Girl,

        Welcome to MWO, glad you found us, this is a good place!

        You have made a great decision to take back control of your life now - before it gets worse. It always gets worse if you continue to drink

        If you haven't already read the MWO book, You can download it from the Health Store here on the website. And arm yourself with a good plan, something that works for you. Here's a link to the https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html for lots of good ideas.

        A strong commitment & a good plan helped me rech my goals & will help you too

        Wishing you the best!

        Lav
        AF since 03/26/09
        NF since 05/19/09
        Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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          #5
          Day 1! feeling hopeful....

          I'm on day 10 - If I can do that ... YOU CAN TOO! Just jump on these boards if you even feel slightly tempted. It gives you hope when you see how many people are overcoming this crazy life of drinking and getting healthy in every area of their lives.

          My thoughts on T-O-D-A-Y: I WON't regret TODAY if I don't drink. I WILL put today in the YUCK pile if I do drink. I wan't to start having great memories ... not so many YUCKIE memories. So that includes NOT DRINKING!

          Today --- NO drinking!
          Put your hands over your heart - and tell yourself that you are going to guard this essence of who you are with everything. Alcohol opens us up to darkness and depression instantly. You choose love today. Guard it by keeping the poison out of your body. It IS poison.



          NF - May 2, 2013 (cig free Jan. 25, 2013)
          AF - July 31, 2013
          :lordhelpme:

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            #6
            Day 1! feeling hopeful....

            Day 1 for me too.
            Ive had more 'day 1's' than I can remember, but I'm having another go.
            This illness wants me dead, and I've had enough.
            xxx
            Lead me not into temptation, I can find the way myself!!!

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              #7
              Day 1! feeling hopeful....

              Thanks so much for all the supportive messages. I will definently have a loook at the bok My Way Out and also the toolbox link that Lavande posted.
              Its awesome to see so many supportive people on here and is also good to know that I'm not alone in my journey

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                #8
                Day 1! feeling hopeful....

                Wow, look at all the new folks here! Welcome everyone! :wave:

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                  #9
                  Day 1! feeling hopeful....

                  Hey Naki Girl, I am in a very similar situation to you and also on my AF Day 1. So far so good. Just for today I am not going to have a drink. Just for today i will go to bed calmly and wake up without a hangover. It helps that I have a cold so the thought of drinking isn't appealing. But I'm nearly through my first day now. I find this forum so helpful. It's so good to know other people out there are going through the same thing and that so much people have success! Thank you all.
                  :alf:
                  AF Day 1 = 27-08-2012
                  Goal #1: 7 days (02-09-2012) :h
                  Goal #2: 30 days (26-09-2012)
                  Goal #3: 100 days (05-12-2012)
                  :baaah:

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                    #10
                    Day 1! feeling hopeful....

                    G'day Naki,

                    Great to see you here posting and taking your precious life back. Because that's what you're doing. You are deciding to take your life back by posting here, and talking about it. So go for it, and do what you have to do.

                    Best wishes, Greg.

                    'I am part of all that I have met, yet all experience is an arch wherethro', gleams that untravelled world whose margins fade, forever and forever when I move'

                    Zen soul Warrior. Freedom today-

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