Had to much to drink yesterday and I’m ashamed of myself. Not sure where to start. I want to be AF!!!!!
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Sounds like you have a desire to quit drinking! That's all that's required to go to an AA meeting. They helped save my life.
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So many choices now too, online and in person, Recovery Dharma, Refuge Recovery, etc… Phoenix Gym…. You’ve got a whole new world waiting!!!!
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Shame is a helpful survival tool, as ugly as it feels. Use the shame to propel you into a better tomorrow.
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You need to seek group support of any kind. Will power will only get you so far
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Daily Live AA meetings early morning and evenings worked for me. I tried hundreds of other things but wasted my time. I finally really wanted sobriety and became willing to go to any length to get it and keep it!
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I'm just 11 months in, but that feeling right there of WANTING to quit is the start! I'm so proud of you! Now you are here asking for some advice or maybe even some help. It's right here for you! We love and support you!
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Thank you 
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Thank YOU for sharing!
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If you believe?? Ask your higher power to simply "HELP ME" same thing I asked him almost 4 years ago!! You can do this no one says you can't drink for the rest of your life! Just don't pick up today! And if you're blessed with a tomorrow just don't drink tomorrow! Lather rinse and repeat! Lol
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Ana I don't know you but I believe in you! One day at a time!
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Ana… start with this amazing book by Allen Carr called “Quitting drinking without willpower”. It explains so much about the disease and I found the knowledge to be empowering. And of course… all of the above …
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If you’ve decided you want to be alcohol free, then you’ve already started, so congrats! Next step for me was to go to treatment, but you may not need that. If not, you could try a meeting. Outpatient treatment is also an option.
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I’m feeling the same today Ana.. I’m telling myself that this is a temporary feeling and that it will pass. We have slip ups sometimes and that’s ok, I know I’ve come so far from where I was even 2 months ago. I also know I need to get more serious about planning my weekends to not have opportunities to just stay out late and drink. Anyway, be kind to yourself… or try, I know it’s hard to right now but you’re not alone, I’m right there with you on this one.
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I actually do well on my own. I don’t like spending money on alcohol but my live in partner does and that’s how I’m failing since he buys for both of us. Pretty soon he will be gone and I know I can do it in my own. He’s no use to me. Great guy bad habit 
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Thank you.
When you are going through the process of sobriety you end up reevaluating friendships and relationships and if they don’t support your goals of sobriety then you’re better off without them in your life because they will only hinder your growth and progress…it’s okay to let them go…
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