jjcopper

[jjcopper]

Just signed up on this site. 5 days sober. Worst is over physically. What a nightmare.

[199days]

jjcopper

Grind it out, takes time but things get better.

[moni]

jjcopper

well done on 5 days!! stick with it!

[Turnagain]

jjcopper

Welcome JJ!

You are right about the worst being over! I hope you'll stick around and get to know folks here. I found support to be one of the key differences in my last - and final - quit (as opposed to failed attempts!)

The Newbie's Nest is a good place to begin as many there are in the fledgling stage of living without alcohol. There's also a lot of good written advice in the Toolbox (in the Monthly Abstinence section.)

Getting and staying sober is perhaps the single best thing I have ever done for myself. It gets easier....and it also gets so much better. Glad you're on the path now!

[techie]

jjcopper

Welcome to MWO JJ

[jjcopper]

jjcopper

Thanks everyone. This is the third time quitting for me since 1996. Having just retired from my job I find so much time on my hands. Which is what seems to have lead to this last bout of binging.

[Sunbeam]

jjcopper

I joined this site a few years ago, did pretty well with learning to drink moderately UNTIL I cut back my work schedule to three days per week. Too much flexible time led to more drinking. Now I'm done for good, very happy and relieved. The tool box thread offers all the ideas you need to get through the rest of your life AF.

[kuya]

jjcopper

Welcome JJ,

Well done on your five days......tis indeed a nightmare so remember that when a craving hits!

I hope you can make this time the last time, life is too short to waste drunk I reckon

[jjcopper]

jjcopper

Happy Thanksgiving

Day 6 and doing okay. Actually leaving the house today to spend with my family and to have their support. Hope all is well with everyone on here today. Stay strong.