Starting a sober journey

just joining this community at the start of a sober journey. Have a fast paced job and personal life, with undiagnosed ADHD symptoms and have previously used alcohol to de stress/medicate. Family history of alcohol misuse.

Social drinking turned into regular binge drinking , with memory lapses and awful hangovers with guilt.

Friday 25th of October was my last drink, have had a few tests since then but have been completely sober. This weekend is the first in a very very long time I haven’t had any alcohol.

Feeling strong, but know as time goes on, I need to maintain the strength and hoping that a community with similar experiences will give an added support and understanding 😊

[ScoobySnack]

Hi 0Journey. I'm a newbie too. Very similar story. I'm not aiming to be totally alcohol free, but to drink in moderation. Not sure if that's achievable but will see how I go...

It was a big step for me to just join this forum, but it's been a help, with positive messages from others. Hope you get the same too.

Wishing you all the best with your plans 👍🧡

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thank you!!

[secrets22]

I wish you the best on your journey, its not easy to remove the alcohol crutch, but i did it several years ago.🥰

[Scoobyfan]

Hi 0Journey, just started on this journey too, your story resonates with me. So easy to fall down that slope! Hopefully I can he strong like you and go up that slope not down.

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I’m sure you can! Lean into communities and support resources to help , I’m finding it super helpful