I’m 5 days today and I can’t come to terms with the fact that I can’t ever drink again…it’s all I’ve ever known. I want to be sober tho bc I hate the way I’ve been living but I really don’t know how to accept this 
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Can you come to terms with staying sober for 6 days?
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Are you seeking group support and or therapy? It’s not easy in the beginning but it does get easier if you can hang on. 
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You only have to stop drinking for today. Tomorrow , work on not drinking tomorrow.
I haven’t stayed sober for 6 years, I am staying sober for today. That’s how I’ve managed to stay sober for 6 years.
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I get what you’re saying. I first got sober at 24. Im sure you’ve heard the phrase one day at a time. Future tripping is only going to cause you fear and anxiety. Try and worry only about today. It’s going to take some lifestyle changes so that you give yourself the best opportunity to lead a happy and healthy life. Going out to the same places, and hanging out with fellow drinkers is a recipe for disaster. The idea is to build a network of sober support, which includes friends to hang out with.
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It’s a tough pill to swallow! I thought the same thing. Leaving my best friend behind. But also was my mortal enemy.
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I was in the same spot a few weeks ago i hit 30 days yesterday you’re in the hardest part just stay focused
I went thru that ! It was overwhelming and that’s when I decided I need to be in a support group forever (to help me thru these times) - YOU ARE NOT ALONE !!!!
Weather one day or 20yrs we all have to face this… Party 
on a different level be happy you don’t have a hangover 
and s… it’s not easy the first couple of days week months years there are going to be days that suck and MORE DAYS THAT DONT… I have tried multiple different times to attempt this and nothing works other than daily affermathion and repeating a sober way of life…it’s F…’n hard as heck I had 3 years lost it an now back to day one I know better I isolated my life and fudge it!
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Don’t worry about the rest of your life. Worry about today. Right now. Can you stay sober with me for the rest of the day? We can deal with tomorrow when it comes 
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What I've realized recently is that alcohol has no real positive effects on my life. Every time I remember enjoying drinking it really wasn't the alcohol that made it fun, it was the people and activities. Since there's no benefit I no longer am weighing pros and cons, just avoiding a poison that I don't want in my body.
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So, after a couple weeks you will feel great physically if you keep the poison out. It's awesome living sober, and tons of fun too.
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This!!!!! It was the moments “before” getting totally drunk that I missed 
not the actual drunk parts. I don’t have to recover after a night out anymore! It’s honestly the life!
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Like you said, it’s all you’ve know so your mind will naturally start going there but you know drinking won’t help… it’ll only take you back to that life you hate. Once you reprogram your mind and start actually living your life you’re going to slowly but surely not miss this anymore. Be patient with yourself.
You’re not alone. We know where alcohol takes us - it never fails to fail us. You’re here bc you want this, so go get it
The DREAM. The STRUGGLE. And the PRIZE. TRUST the process of RECOVERY and you will make it
Continue to be honest with yourself and watch the days come clearer and clearer, just as you happiness becomes a part of your everyday life. 
🫶 You got this and you can definitely do this, stay focused on yourself and the positive, beneficial things that will help your sobriety! 
How you doing Denise. TRUST the process and you will make it. Be a LONGTERM THINKER
. I'm in YEAR 36. . Today Learning how to DREAM BIGGER and not be afraid to take the RISK on myself. Developing a SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS.
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Think of drinking as an abusive relationship. Just because it's all you've ever known doesnt mean its the best or only choice you have.
There is no "how" to it. You accept it, or you don't if you accept it and make changes, life gets much better. If you do not accept the fact that drinking makes your life suck, you will have to continue to learn that hard lesson.
Check out some woman AA meetings.
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