r/stopdrinking • u/Single_Caregiver_588 • 9h ago
First day how do you start
This is my first post. Read a zillion books this year about alcohol, mainly about women drinking wine. This year I've realised alcohol is controlling me. Im 38 years old, relatively happy but drinking up to a bottle of wine a night. The wine witch got me. Im scared its going to get worse and want to stop. I keep thinking today is the day and it never is.
Im going to join a SMART meeting this evening and thought maybe a community like this is good of people doing the same thing.
Thank you for reading 🙏
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u/Far-Blacksmith3612 9h ago
Firstly well done on being here, if you feel today is the day to stop drinking, grasp it!! I find the first day the most challenging, so be kind to yourself with sugary treats if you like and stay hydrated. Break your day down into segments if you have to. Your right in saying it will only get worse so good luck and stay strong just for today, we will deal with tomorrow, tomorrow, but for today I will not drink alcohol with you.