**October 2019 Update**
I want to stop drinking/smoking/using
You've already taken the first step. Below are some resources that can help you along your journey.
The Sinclair Method - re-engineer how your brain reacts to alcohol
The AA Program - community based 12 step program
Please do post post in this thread -- use it. Let us know how you are doing.
Focus on today. One day at a time... one decision at a time.
I'm trying to drink less
The Sinclair Method - re-engineer how your brain reacts to alcohol
**End of Update**
Hi guys, wasn't able to find an active sober era community through search, so here I am.
I've been sober for 20 months now, August 14th will be two years. Without going into too much detail with a very long OP, alcohol consumption was negatively impacting my life. Did a bunch of regrettable and hurtful shit to myself and loved ones. The train had derailed before, and it was going to again, just much worse. It's been one hell of a journey.
The reason I am here is that I stopped drinking without committing to the AA program. Though it has a lot of good, like admitting I am powerless over alcohol, the lifestyle isn't for me. My dad is in the program and has been sober for 30+ years, I grew up around it etc. Just curious for different perspectives.
Anyone care to share what's helped them in sobriety? Even if it's committing to AA itself, or something entirely?
I'll start with the mantra "one day at a time", seems simply enough but really works. When I initially stopped, I struggled with the thought of not drinking during certain occasions/milestones in my life. Focusing on today completely alleviates the pressure -- not drinking in the moment.
I also noticed part of my desire to drink came about from not wanting to face my feelings or emotions, alcohol was an escape. Through time I began deconstructing those feeling and emotions, facing them head on. Keeping a record and writing down when this occurred helped.
I want to stop drinking/smoking/using
You've already taken the first step. Below are some resources that can help you along your journey.
The Sinclair Method - re-engineer how your brain reacts to alcohol
The AA Program - community based 12 step program
Please do post post in this thread -- use it. Let us know how you are doing.
Focus on today. One day at a time... one decision at a time.
I'm trying to drink less
The Sinclair Method - re-engineer how your brain reacts to alcohol
**End of Update**
Hi guys, wasn't able to find an active sober era community through search, so here I am.
I've been sober for 20 months now, August 14th will be two years. Without going into too much detail with a very long OP, alcohol consumption was negatively impacting my life. Did a bunch of regrettable and hurtful shit to myself and loved ones. The train had derailed before, and it was going to again, just much worse. It's been one hell of a journey.
The reason I am here is that I stopped drinking without committing to the AA program. Though it has a lot of good, like admitting I am powerless over alcohol, the lifestyle isn't for me. My dad is in the program and has been sober for 30+ years, I grew up around it etc. Just curious for different perspectives.
Anyone care to share what's helped them in sobriety? Even if it's committing to AA itself, or something entirely?
I'll start with the mantra "one day at a time", seems simply enough but really works. When I initially stopped, I struggled with the thought of not drinking during certain occasions/milestones in my life. Focusing on today completely alleviates the pressure -- not drinking in the moment.
I also noticed part of my desire to drink came about from not wanting to face my feelings or emotions, alcohol was an escape. Through time I began deconstructing those feeling and emotions, facing them head on. Keeping a record and writing down when this occurred helped.
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