help please

[sparky77]

im new on this site i been drinking heaverly for about 2 years i wont to quit alcohol so i can feel happy again i was wodering how long do u start to feel benifits from quiting alcohol

thanks

[Prest4time]

Hi Sparky and welcome!

What I can tell you is that the program really works. It works for some to the point that they are able to quit drinking completely in a short time, and others find a way to get it under control whereas they never were able to do so in the past. This no magic pill, so we all respond differently, but I can tell you that you will 100% find positive results at some level. Some make great progress and then fall on their face... but they get up again and move forward. There is no shame here. Just honesty and support.

I encourage you to do the whole program, and not pick certain aspects and leave out others. All elements work together for a combined benefit. I hope you find all the help, encouragement and support that you need. Let us know how it is going!

All the best!

[luCKy]

On day 1 sparky because you are proud of the accomplishment!

all the best to you. make sure to read the research section of the site. lots of good info.

Saprky, each hour that passsed that I didn't drink but normally would have, I was proud.

[Victory]

Hi Ya Sparky77 not sure how much you drink but if heavily then 3-5 days detox and then WAM clear head, clear eyes, no shakes, no sweats, increased self esteem etc then be careful because you may feel so good that the booze demon says, “go on have one, just one” and then its back to square one.

[jaxbungee]

I have found that if I have a dry afternoon/evening, I'd get a sense of panic as bedtime approached - falling asleep sober has been a problem for me since I was about 8. But boy-howdy, did I feel GREAT(!!) the next morning.

And then I'd remember to buy a fresh bottle for that evening, unfortunately.

But, I started feeling noticeably better within 12-18 hours.

[pipper]

i feel like I will never get control of this.

[Cinders]

Pipper,

We all go through that feeling.

Just keep trying. One Day at a Time (ODAT) and every time you get through an entire day is such a good feeling.

Yes, when we slip it is very discouraging and emotionally sad but just pick back up and go again.

Eventually, days start piling up, you get your mind around the reality that you can do it and you feel better sober.

You can do it. If I can, anyone can. I am a hardcore, drink until there is no more to drink or passed out alcoholic, daily.

Today I am sober and much happier. Thank God for the people on this site who have been there to help me. We will all be there for you, too.

Love,
Cindi

[lukalee]

Pipper-You CAN do it. Don't let that part of your brain take over that tells you you can't; that is just a small part of you, and you are so much more than that; we all are.
I am on day 20. Day 5 and 10 was a bitch, but I can say that after that, I have felt fantastic. My problem has always been that I turn into a raging, bitchy lunatic when I do not drink---which is really because I DO drink. I woke up this morning and said, "Oh my God, I don't feel like a bitch today!!!" Before I was a drunken idiot, people always told me I was such a patient, loving person. I really want that person back, and you need to want you back too in order for this to work for you. What do you WANT?

[Elizabeth]

The problem is I feel like a bore when I'm sober. Mr. Voddy entices my wild side to let rip. But I know I can accomplish more sober and reach the height of my adventures if I refuse to let Voddy in. He's good at conning and I didn't have the insight to see this before. MWO's helping. The advice and similar stories are opening my eyes more now than ever before.