Day 1..again. Need support please.

[Bookaholic73]

I have been here before, deciding that I’m drinking too much and deciding to do something about it.

Before meeting my husband, i had been teetotal for 3 years. One day i just decided not to drink..after months of trying and failing to quit alcohol.
When i first met my DH, he didn’t think i had a problem with alcohol and told me that he was sure i could drink in moderation.
It’s not his fault, i still made the choice to start drinking again, promising myself that I’d only have the odd glass now and again.

Now here we are 3 years down the line and I’m back to 3 bottles a week, and that’s me being ‘good’ and not drinking as much as I’d like.

i work full time, i dont always finish a whole bottle in 1 evening, I NEVER drink during the day, it doesn’t impact my parenting or job.....yet I know that i have an issue with alcohol. Not an alcoholic, but definitely ’an issue with’ alcohol.

My dad is/was an alcoholic (never admitted it) and is actually in the end stages of liver cancer. My mum had her own issues with alcohol too.

I just need someone to hold my hand, i know that sounds silly. Is anyone else in the same position, or has been in this position that could just give me some advice?

I now know that i can never delude myself into thinking that i can have just 1 or 2.

Hi Book what is your aim to cut down or quit? I have a similar story to yours, my drinking has gained momentum over the years. I am now nearly 6 weeks sober. I will probably need to be tee total. My drinking didn't impact work or kids that I am aware of but I was drinking far too much.

The fact you have been sober for 3 years previous is fantastic and shows what you can achieve. I have listened to and read lots of quit lit, I ensured I have plenty of alternative drinks in oh and chocolate.

I feel so much better, my sleep is amazing and I have so much more free time. There are lots of supportive threads on here, I am on one and it has really helped me. Good luck.

Thanks @Rupertpenrysmistress
My aim is to totally quit. I can’t do moderation.

Well done on your 6 weeks, I am excited to get there!

That's how I felt when I first started, seeing people tot up the days. I have had many day 1's so don't know how I feel about being at this point. It's a strange thing but it's like my mindset has changed. My wine drinking was a habit which I did not really enjoy half the time.

I'm on board here as I planned a dry September and failed .....almost a whole bottle last night I'm really disappointed with myself. So today is (another) day one for me....again.

Hi angorarabbit I think I have seen you on a previous thread. Welcome to day 1 you can do this.

Come and join us on the day 1 for anyone starting out thread, there are a few of us keeping each other going, all at different numbers of days. :-)