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You can do it.......

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maddiemookins16mum · 11/02/2020 20:42

For anyone struggling, I hope to give you hope....
Two years ago tonight I drank 2.5 bottles of white wine. It was the last time I had a drink.
Four months earlier I had done something similar and things came to a head, plus I knocked a tooth out falling into a wall (alone at the time).
After the tooth incident and finally admitting that I was an alcoholic and needed help, I stopped, joined AA and started recovery. I relapsed three times between October 17 and Feb 18.
But as of today I am 2 years sober.
Previous to stopping, I averaged up to 6 or more bottles a week, with Saturdays being a min of two bottles to MYSELF.
So, if you are reading this and think you need help, tell someone you trust, some of my close friends already had an idea I was somewhat reliant on alcohol, I also found AA a great help (although I no longer go to meetings).
This particular section of MN is also incredibly supportive.

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Rupertpenrysmistress · 17/02/2020 21:53

What an achievement. You must feel proud. Can I ask do you miss drinking?

Nonononon · 21/02/2020 19:45

Indeed you can..Im 7 months sober as of 8.30pm tonight 😊 long may it continue.

Well done tackling this when you did op.
Amazing achievement.

Tvtvtv · 21/02/2020 19:47

Well done OP. I’ve realised that ive got bit of a problem and tonight, even with a completely shit day I’m not having a drink.

maddiemookins16mum · 23/02/2020 19:18

@Rupertpenrysmistress. I do a bit. Especially at Christmas and on holiday. Plus the works Christmas do was dull and I was home by 9.45pm. Apart from those occasions, it never crosses my mind now.

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RedDiamond · 23/02/2020 19:54

Do you feel better for it? I mean, has your health, metal clarity etc improved?

maddiemookins16mum · 26/02/2020 17:01

@RedDiamond yes, 100%. I actually have really good mental health now. I can think clearly without a haze of alcohol induced anxiety, guilt etc.

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