I’m on Day One again. But this time, I’m trying something different. I’ve just been to the doctor, and for the first time ever, I’ve been honest about what’s been going on. She was kind. As a medic, she immediately said I wasn’t physically dependent because I’ve been able to give up for several weeks at a time without being ill, but I was probably psychologically dependent. I reckon there’s a hair’s breadth between these two states. I’m having a full set of blood tests early next week, and am then seeing her again.
She asked me what I wanted to do. I said I want to stop drinking.
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Huge step brave Annie. Huge. Big hug. Scary changes bring unbelievable results.
Well done for taking the next step Annie. That was so brave of you. Sending you a big virtual hug. I will be thinking of you. A xx
Forgot to say, I am on day 3 today. Trying to get my head around it again. Maybe we can do this together? Good luck Annie, you CAN do it. A x
That’s a big step Annie. Your toolbox is growing. I hope it was a relief to have talked with your Doctor. Rooting for you every day!
Yea! You must feel as though a huge weight has been lifted from your shoulders..now you have an ally in person and all of us online….good luck and stay with it!
All I can say is: AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!!!!!! Much love!
Mary 💕💕
That is truly courageous, Annie. An enormous step for you. Bravo xxx
This is such great news. 🙂
hooray for “try different” 🙂 we all want to try harder. and then we try different and shit changes! go you!
Annie, you are brilliant 🙂 xx
I’m in awe of your bravery Annie x
Hell yeah!
Brilliant! Way to go Annie!! X
That’s great. A step forward
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Good for you! On day 1 myself after a pretty long stretch. Thinking hard about what to add this time to make it stick.
Honesty with my doctor is what finally got me sober. It is really difficult to do. Kudos to you!
Keep on!
Bless your sweet heart! So very brave! What a great step forward!!
Ditto kudos!!!!
A great step. The only requir,met for AA is the desire to stop drinking. Desire. You totally have the desire.
Woo hoo Annie!!! Great progress xx
good news for you ! My drinking was just a bad habit . . .(i did not have physical withdrawal) so . .i do still make myself a few mixed drinks every night but it doesn’t include the vodka . . i found that having flavored seltzers with raspberry/cranberry or v-8 splash was a refreshing alternative and has helped me enormously . .going on 65 days. I went to AA once but didn’t care for it . .but it is great to know they are there, should I need support . . . .