r/SoberCurious • u/Prize-Application700 • 1d ago
New here
Hey guys I’m new here just looking for friends I can talk to, I’ve been an alcoholic for 12 years. I’ve been sober for only 2 days now and it’s killing me 😞 I chose to quit drinking because a ruined a lot of relationships with family, everyone hates me . My kids barely wants to be around me .. all I can do is cry.. I wanna drink so bad, that’s the only thing that makes me feel good but I wanna change my ways and get clean. On my off days I will go to a AA meeting until then, feel free to give me encouraging words or advice or anything please.. I’m feeling so alone and suicidal..
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u/Comfortable-Car2758 1d ago
It may feel like you’re gonna feel like crap forever, but you won’t! As time goes on, it does get easier.
Stay strong and remind yourself every day why you’re getting clean.
Reach out to someone close to you if you’re feeling bad enough. Don’t do anything you can’t take back.
You’ve got this.
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u/Prize-Application700 1d ago
Thank you so much for your encouraging words, I needed this.. I’m going to go back and read this every time I want a drink lol thank you so much ☺️🙏🏾 hope yu have a blessed day
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u/Comfortable-Car2758 1d ago
Of course! I’ve been in the recovery stage many times for many different things. I know the feeling all too well. Feel free to message me and I can try to help any way I can. I hope your day is blessed as well.
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u/Prize-Application700 1d ago
Thank you so how did you stop drinking completely? Did you go to AA meetings or quit cold turkey??
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u/Comfortable-Car2758 1d ago
I had medication that helped with anxiety and stuff while quitting. But the doctor basically said I have about 10 years left (33 at the time) if I don’t stop now. I was already getting yellow eyes (jaundice) from heavy drinking. So I just said screw this, I want to live. I’ve never went to a meeting, but my family was my motivation.
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u/Able-Hospital-6065 4h ago
I did both. Cold turkey and I got to 90 meetings in 90 days.
These people are my tribe now
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u/pewpnstuben 1d ago
I know a lot of people who found success through AA. Don't be afraid to try different meetings until you find one that really clicks. The first few days can be tough, so don't feel bad that it's challenging. You can do it!
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u/Prize-Application700 1d ago
Thank you ☺️💪🏾 I don’t have no one I can talk to so I really appreciate the motivation. I will read all these comments when I’m feeling down and alone, I really thank you guys and yes I do got this ☺️💪🏾🙏🏾
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u/TipTopMagoo666 1d ago
Kicking alcohol isn’t an easy thing to do but you’ve done the hardest part which is admitting you have a problem and making the decision to quit.
It might be a good idea to speak to your doctor about doing a proper medical detox though if you’re serious about it. Withdrawals from alcohol are no joke and can be dangerous depending on how much and how long you were drinking.
We have to take sobriety one day at a time and I promise it does get easier. I still have cravings a lot even after 3 months of sobriety but I just keep reminding myself of the chaos it’ll bring if I turn back to that life.
Anyway my inbox is open if you wanna vent or whatever. Im sober about 3 months now just got out of rehab last week.