Want to quit

Recovery
#1

I am trying to quit drinking. I have been using it as a crutch lately and its getting out of hand.
I left a very abusive relationship after 15 years. Physically im okay and healing. I have a great job, i run my own my business. I have pups to keep me going. Im starting to eat regularly again. But im not sleeping much and im on edge and anxious (which i am on meds for ) but for the past few weeks i have been drinking heavily and i want to quit it completely and not have it in my life. I wont go to aa. What has helped anyone who has been in a situation like this ?

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#2

Looking back, I wish so so badly that I could go back to when I was only three weeks into addiction. If it helps, I believe it’s worth it to take the step to quit while it’s still early. The negative you feel towards your habits now will only get worse if you continue and it will only get harder to quit. This app can be really helpful, it’s always easier with support so please know I’m/we’re here for you!

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#3

Thank you so much. I am trying to build new habits. When I left I moved to a small town and am alone completely aside from my pups. I have a good support system but they are all heavy drinkers so separating myself from them now too

#4

I think it helps to do one thing at a time too. If you are just focused on the drinking then if you can keep that front-of-mind then it will be the biggest priority. It would help to hang out with people (preferably sober people) to deter you from drinking and the social connection further removes the need to distract with alcohol

#5

I moved to a small town and I know nobody there. Just me and my pups - kind of just distancing myself from everyone

#6

Other ways to help:
SMART Recovery
Therapy, especially for the abuse aftermath
This community, keep posting
Books: “This Naked Mind,” “Quit Like a Woman”
I also used therapy, podcasts, and anything I could. Early sobriety is rough, bad sleep, anxiety spikes, but it gets better after a couple weeks.
You’ve got your fur babies and your own business. That’s stability to build on.

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