Hi everyone. New to Loosid. Been teetering with the idea of getting sober. Suffer from extreme anxiety and indulge too much too often. Haven’t taken the leap yet
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You posting this was the first step 
I’m new too and seeing your message helped reassure me that I’m not struggling alone keep it up!
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Same to you! I’m trying to get to the core of what I’m trying to numb out.
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Glad you’re also contemplating what your “bandaid” of alcohol is for; we’re in the same boat Whether it’s AA, moderation.org, or something else, I’ve found local/virtual meetings to be a saving grace when leaving the house and/or staying sober feels impossible
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If you’re still contemplating, I finally got this “I am Sober” app that shows a community of people at the same sobriety milestones as you are (adjusts if that changes too). I just want you to know: that “core of what you’re trying to numb out” literally smacks you in the face once you 1) stay sober long enough and 2) understand that you might never be able to reintroduce alcohol with moderation until long term sobriety transforms your perspectives towards it and “you” entirely
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Neil! Welcome buddy! You’re making a wonderful decision. This is a one day at a time program. We share our experiences with our addiction our strengths and hope with each other. There are no dues or fees. The only requirement is the desire to stop drinking. I like to add in there to also have an open mind about the possibility of a complete psychic change. I can say that I personally have undergone this transformation in the almost 26 months of my sobriety. My new way of thinking is beautiful and helps keep me sober and helpful to others.
Keep coming back. Ask questions. Find a meeting group that fits your needs. Wether it’s AA, NA, life ring, recovery Dharma, refuge recovery, and/or smart recovery there is something out there for you.
Also, take in consideration that professional counseling maybe needed or injunction with a program I mentioned above.
For me finding out the “why” was my hope and strength early on in sobriety. It took me over a year to really find out the “why”.
I’ve learned that Anxiety is living in the future and depression is living in the past. I try my best to live in the now, this very present moment is where life happens. Future tripping caused me so much unnecessary pain, and harm to others. Then throw in Alcohol and drugs we now have a recipe for destruction. Let me know if there is anything you want to know about sobriety and I’ll do my best to get you some answers. In the meantime, stay sober my friend.
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Read “the joy of being sober” by Catherine gray - very inspiring book -
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Unexpected joy of being sober
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This was the best step you could ever make! You’ll have great support here blessings to you and your journey
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I firmly believe anxiety is what kept me drinking way too long. Alcohol is such a liar tho, it’s what’s making the anxiety worse and depression too. It’s good u are realizing the problem and searching for ur own answers. Stick w it!
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Same! Therapy actually works now.
For many of us, we passed the point of teetering. There was a point where alcohol stopped doing things for us and only did things to us. For me a series of consequences gave me the clues necessary to admit I had a problem. From there I went through a period of failed sobriety attempts and relapses. It was a long road, but so worth it. Life in long term sobriety is truly joyous and free. Better than I could have ever imagined.
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I too struggle with anxiety and turned to drinking to help. Meditation, eating clean and exercise regularly helped my anxiety a bunch! I was still using alcohol for many other things but I was able to not need it for anxiety due to the anxiety above. Keep at it!!!
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I think most of us have anxiety issues too, you are not alone there. I’m going to agree with what some others have said… you downloaded this app, you posted here, you already know what you need to do.
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Welcome! For me, I needed some outpatient treatment and aa in the beginning. I also needed lots of therapy and an antidepressant which helped with my anxiety and depression. Yoga and meditation help too! I made great friends in AA that I lean on for support even though AA is far from perfect. I also do free events with the phoenix. Is a national non profit that hosts virtual and in person sober events. Hope you find your answers. Sober life has been well worth the effort for me!
I’m reading “Alcohol Lied to Me” by Craig Beck. I have not signed up for his program as it’s expensive, but he has free Utube videos and if you listen to one of his programs, you can actually download the book for free. Www.stopdrinkingexpert.com
Hello and welcome
I too recommend I am Sober. Great little app for tracking sobriety and connecting with people at similar stages.
I'm new to this app as well and TBH I too have been teetering with sobriety and the thing is, Idk if I can do it.
I want to stay sober n deep down I know it's hard. I just need to ask for support and help before my thoughts become actions n I can't .