I’m a little in my head at the moment. I’m two days sober. I just feel really sad and depressed. Alcohol has depleted my serotonin and I’m trying to get back to a happy place. I feel lost and alone. I’m not sure about anything right now except the fact that I never want to drink again! Taking it one day at a time and trying to find things to occupy my free time is my main focus today.
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Welcome back Liz. Let’s start over again and do this. Give it time and you’ll see the difference.
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Welcome back Liz 
it’s never too late!!
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Right there w you Liz ....make the best of today! It's all we got
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Check out some women's AA meetings and connect with a sober support group. The women of AA really help eachother. You don't have to do this alone and your chances of success are much better with help.
Hang in there, Liz.
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Hang in there Liz.. Early on I replaced my drinking with a walk. That after work beer I replaced with a walk.
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One day it gets better
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Welcome back
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You're not alone! We're all here with you!
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I’ve been where you are at. All I can say is nothing changes if nothing changes. Get to a A.A. meetings.
I found a solution there. Maybe you can too.
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Good morning Liz,
I know it is hard having to start over. But please remember that you have the ability to start over. Hopefully within that, you find gratitude, realizing that you could’ve died. through my experience, finding gratitude in all the worst situations. That has got me through many years and sobriety.
Hopefully that helps have a beautiful day.
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Thank you for that advice
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Thank you for all the kind words. I’m glad to be back and I’m so thankful for this second chance for change
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Yeah. After 4 months, I chose to handle my family with a drink. Drinks. However, it did reinforce my stance. I feel icky and, of course, only got a couple of hours of "relief". Drinking just doesn't work anymore, and most days I don't want it. I am really enjoying my sober evenings and not sneaking wine into the laundry room. Give it a little time, and the thought of drinking will feel barfy. I thought I'd drink for a few days afterward, but no. Not this time. You can do this!
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Welcome back if you ever need someone to reach out to or call you can get my number anytime just lmk I’m 15 months clean and sober today
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I did this also, Michael.
I started doing things like walking…versus pouring a drink and then, many more drinks, after that!
Is there a name for this?
Uh. Like,
Replacement Theory?
( Good name for a band )?
Wishing you all the best, Liz.
Easier said than done sometimes…while do not beat yourself up.
You are back and we are all rooting for you!
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That’s awesome!!!
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I hope I can get there.
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Make a plan. Get a dopamine stack of fun things that give you organic pleasure. Working out, music, Netflix, walks, talking to a friend. Be ready to pull something off the stack if you need to. It worked for me. I start my day w 4 things that make me feel good b4 work: feeding the animals, drinking a cappuccino, yoga, breath work. Then I have a sep routine for PM. Try it.
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Try your own version I meant not what I do haha
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