hey….new to this app and I guess I’m just tossing a Hail Mary at this point…I struggle staying sober and have zero sober support, no therapist and I don’t talk to anyone on a daily basis. I have never put effort in to staying sober but now I have a strong desire to stop but can’t figure out how or how to stay consistent with sobriety. Just reaching out before I give up on the idea of being sober. Thanks y’all hope someone else who feels like me is out there and has some advice.
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Definitely don’t give up. There’s lots of options out there for people who want to be sober, and being sober is so worth it.
It takes being honest with yourself and being consistent!!! You dont have to do it all at once . Baby steps one day at a time . Then you will look back and realize that you just ran a marathon. Its hard enough let alone being all by yourself. Welcome. Im new here also , needed this to express myself and share testimony. This will be my first sober holidays in over 20 years . You are not alone. Reach out anytime. Just dont turn back. You go this 
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Hi Margaret 
and welcome!
Firstly, I had an honest conversation with myself. You need to want to be sober and be sober for yourself. Once you decide, do some research; homework of sorts. Compile contacts and call around. See what's right for you as recovery is your own. You control it and do what best suits you. 
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let’s be friends and hold each other accountable! we can do this!
Everyone has their own wake up call. Some have the will and drive. Some have close calls and others will lose everything. Choose wisely🤍 One day at a time.
I relate, at 8 months
Get to a meeting and talk with someone there.
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No hail Marys. Get to as many meetings as you can get to. Network. Make sober friends. Keep going to them. Stay busy.
Hang in there.
There is alot of insight and recovery time on this app. You are already doing the right thing by reaching out!
Hang tough Marg! I can take you fishing and island hopping to help you get a new perspective.
I’m not saying it’s the best route but it can be done on your own. I’m 2+ years sober from alcohol and I did it without any outside support. The biggest shift for me was being real with myself in that the negative effects of alcohol drastically outweighed any perceived short term benefits and that I will never be able to truly have control of my drinking without its complete absence. You can do it.
Addiction is a killer. Alcohol almost took me out. AA saved me!!
Well im a addict an im here if u need to talk
I’ve been sober for 30 years and the best advice I can give you is try not to beat yourself up. You only have one life - live it to the best of your abilities and always be willing to learn. When you stop learning, you start dying.
Get a sponsor, get to a meeting, share in each meeting about what you're going through. I have 4 months and taking suggestions people give is my best advice. Welcome though!
Gone to a meeting yet ?
Yes, get a sponsor and go to AA.
Just the fact that you reached out means you have some understanding that we can’t do this alone. It’s okay. These little moments of self awareness can be fleeting in our addiction What’s The solution…? Get to a meeting ASAP, you might feel uncomfortable at first but these are OUR people, they will help you, find a person, open up and they will help you be accountable. Get into to treatment ASAP. There are 4 things all human beings struggle saying but lead to wisdom. 1) I don’t know how 2) I need help 3) I was wrong and 4) I’m sorry.
Welcome! Glad you are looking for a better way of life. You deserve it. Try to set a small goal for yourself of looking on this site once a day. Read something on here, someone's gratitude, someone's story, someone's advice, doesn't matter what, just log on each day, only takes a few minutes. Start there 