Just so tired of it

[NellieElliePhant]

Im just so tired of regretting drinking. I binge drink and hide it from those around me. Im just so fed up. It doesn’t make me happy. I’m so determined when hung over to sort it out then end up doing it again.
Im so tired of

• saggy face in the morning
• feeling sick
• taking paracetamol
• being impatient with others
• lying
• sleeping badly
• wasting my money

I don’t have any support in “real” life. I read on here about sober communities. What does that mean? Where can I find online support? I can’t go to my GP and don’t do well with face to face. Need anonymity.

AA have online meetings you could start there.

Well done for wanting to stop - that’s the first, enormous step.

Try a SMART online meeting or AA if you’re that way inclined. You’ll hear a lot of stories that resonate and some that don’t but scare you away from getting any worse.

I am 8 months sober - I feel fucking incredible Op. Anxiety and fear? Gone. Shame? I don’t feel any even about the things I once did while drunk. My brain works quickly, skin glows, weight is down and I have so many activities to do and new friends.

Sobriety is bloody wonderful.

@ButterYellowFlowers sounds so amazing. All those effects would be very welcome.
thanks for the advice

@ButterYellowFlowers how did you do it?

I know many people that have been helped by AA. Good luck with you.

I post this a lot but have a look at naked mind and the 30 day experiment. The activity itself is good as it gives you videos etc each day which can help start to change your thinking about alcohol

and there is also an app with other resources like communities, chat forums, other articles

the posts on this board I found so useful. I lurked for years and had several attempts before stopping

podcasts I liked - especially listening to them when I was driving / went to bed

and there are a lot of good books - alcohol explained was my most eye opening

good luck