Day 1 - Breaking the habit

[BacksideInParsley]

I am on Day 1 here. Looking for others who are at this initial stage of recovery.

I am here because I admit that my life has become unmanageable. I cannot cope with the crippling anxiety and chaos from nights drinking wine in front of the telly.

I called my Dad this morning and told him that I have been drinking 1.5 bottles of white wine on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and sometimes Sunday night and I can't do it anymore and want to stop. He said he is worried about me and it's positive that I've got to this stage of wanting to stop and is going to support me to do that.

I'm going to work on other things that can physically get me to break the habit. Move the TV into another room for the summer. Don't allow alcohol in the house.

I live with my DH who I would say is an alcoholic. We don't have kids. DH is working on his own sobriety separate to mine.

@brightspice that's it saved on my Spotify! I love to listen to podcasts when I'm out walking so will definitely give it a listen. I go for long walks at the weekend when I can feel utterly grateful that I'm not hungover. Even in the wind and rain, I love being up and out in the early morning.

@GiveMyHeadPeaceffs that's great ... and yes, you're so right. It's amazing how being up and out in the early morning can feel like just the best celebration!