Update

brokensoul

Hi all,
I posted here over a month ago looking for advice with regard to drinking and depression. Just posting to say that having taken some advice from here ( and from other places ) on board i finally decided to attend an aa meeting.

Today is my 28th day sober. 27 more than i had ever managed before in my adult life! i still have a hell lof alot of things to sort out, both in my life and in my emotions but with a clear head it seems a bit more manageable.

I guess the reason that im posting this is that when last i posted here i was so full of despair i really didnt know how to go on. While im not saying that aa is a miracle cure or that it hasnt been really tough, life has gotten more manageable over the last 4 weeks. i thought sharing it might inpsire someone else on here if they are thinking of trying to stop drinking.

Anthony_1980

congratulations man well done keep it going

we all have issues with life so u aint alone just be positive always

Dreamer 7

Thanks for coming back to us OP, it gives hope to see people biting the bullet and doing the hard stuff we can all recommend but do we have the guts to apply to our own lives??

biko

Best of luck mate! It's hardest in the beginning before you get used to your new lifestyle. Just hang in there.

Pinker

Hey OP,
Thanks for coming back to share the next chapter of your story, we all have our struggles in life and it's nice to see others working their way through theirs, it inspires you to carry on with your own.

Beruthiel

brokensoul wrote:

Today is my 28th day sober. 27 more than i had ever managed before in my adult life!

Congrats, I'm thrilled for you!

Strange_Fruit

well done!:)

Pyjamarama

Congratulations, great to hear. Well done getting over the first hurdle

Mullah

............and the best thing is, it will certainly inspire others in your previous condition.

Well done.

brokensoul

Another quick update. Im now 56 days sober, a day at a time!!!!

Attending AA meeting daily, which are helping alot. Im suffering from alot of guilt at the moment when i think of the worry i put my family through but im trying to keep positive and i have to say that my family have been wonderfully supportive so far.

I dont want this post to sound like bragging or anything, like my last post, this is just that it might encourage someone reading who is sufferig like i was.

One thing i will say is that nothing i have had to face since getting sober has been as miserable as my last days drinking...

Beruthiel

Well done. You're doing great, keep up the good work and if you feel guilt towards people, apologise, they will totally appreciate it.

It is lovely to hear that things are turned around for you More power to you.

Marksie

Brag away!

Keeping this posting and letting us know whats happeneing will encourage others who may be in a similar situation.

Bloody well done OP

Wibbs

I'll go along with all the rest. Well done and an inspiring story for other who may be struggling with any addiction. Kudos.

bronte

Brill news op...keep it up!

The Hill Billy

Way to go OP! You should be damned proud of yourself!

It is so heartening to hear good news in this forum.

Dave147

Delighted for you, the fact that you are 56 days sober and getting stronger every day I'm sure is a great apology for the people you've put through hurt, keep it up!

Dalfiatach

Dave147 wrote:

Delighted for you, the fact that you are 56 days sober and getting stronger every day I'm sure is a great apology for the people you've put through hurt, keep it up!

Very true, the very fact the OP has had the guts to make this change and stick with it for 2 months is in itself an apology of sorts and I'm sure those close to the OP are well aware of it. I wouldn't beat myself up with the guilt OP, you've already done the most important bit - recognising you needed to change and then doing it.

Well done. Go treat yourself to some new clothes or that gadget you've had yer eye on or a good meal...