day 5 af

[Coldswimz]

I have felt so wiped out - can’t work out if it’s just end of term and slower pace or to do with not having a drink?!? Today was hard and I really got overwhelmed with loads of stuff - really wanted wine but resisted …. This is gonna be a struggle - want to keep going

[Jampacked]

You are undoing habits that have been there a long time. First week is difficult and the wine witch in your head will try everything she can to convince you to drink. If you can't cope get help GP, AA or one of the links on Try Dry. Try to rediscover what you once enjoyed. For some people exercise, reading, cinema, art, gardening baking whatever it is try and loose yourself in it. I read a lot every spare moment.

[LilyAnnepuppy Ambassador]

Going it alone is difficult. I couldn’t just “decide” to stop drinking and go by willpower itself. I have to use a support system and a set of treatment tools.

The disease, although physical, is also mental, emotional and spiritual. All of these areas must be addressed. I found help in AA. The 12 Steps work to change me so I have a chance at not drinking.

The initial detox period is hard but continuing to stay stopped has to come from outside treatment. It’s a battle I can’t win, left to my own devices.

Posting on here is one of the ways to reach out. And kudos to you for taking that step. Also reaching out shows your willingness to believe you can’t do this without more power greater than you possess.

The next step is to make a decision to turn your life and will over to the care of a higher power. As you define it. Nature. A group of drunks. Your therapy team. Universal spirit. Whatever you choose.

Keep coming back and reporting your journey. I need you.

[SoberDrunk1]

We spend a great amount of time thinking. Resentments, fear and relationship issues are among a few we spend lot of energy on. That depreives us of vital energy. Thats why taking inventory is a very vital part of 12 steps of AA. It helps us understand where we spend wasteful time and divert us to what is key for peaceful existence.

[fauxartist]

Great job on trying so hard, and yeah...it's not easy, but give yourself credit for your courage and strength .... and I don't know if you have any sober friends that you can call on those tough days when you need to talk to someone, but that helped me a lot, and still does.

You have sober friends here, and others struggling with getting sober...glad your sharing.

[Comfortnotspeed]

Just a tentative reply but sometimes end of term is shattering and then our adrenaline can drop. I ve been pretty tired sometimes on af but trying not to play the blame game and reach for wine instead of reaching out for a chat. Hope you are ok and take it steady just little by little.