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Let myself down

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tracey11323
tracey11323

Hi I’ve been drinking for about 3 years now, and before this but managed to give it up previously for 2 years when I quit smoking, so I drink cider cans, and when I was in my last job managed to control this as I had early starts, so would limit the cans to 3 a night,I gave my job up in November and am waiting to start my new job this after the weekend, another early start job, so since new year I’ve stayed off alcohol completely and felt very pleased with myself, until last night, I don’t know what made me have the first drink ? But I drank 2 cans of cider and half a bottle of red wine,???? And I hate wine,? I had some in the shed from xmas, I still have lots of alcohol outside, do I get rid now as it’s obvious I can’t control myself, I even went out yesterday to buy more soft drinks, then end up drinking alcohol, I’ve been reading everyone’s posts to keep me going, I even had a birthday after new year and stayed sober, I hate how I am feeling now, I’ve let myself down, but am determined to get back on the sobriety side of life again, especially as I’ve got a new job to start, and have to have my wits about me, has anyone else failed so early in the new year ? 

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  • pistal666
    pistal666 tracey11323

    Posted

    If you have not had a drink since then, you have already done the right thing. If you think it could be a problem for you then give all that Christmas booze away, or save it for this Christmas smile Don't be so hard on yourself, you have tackled an issue well before it has got anywhere near a problem Physically.

    • tracey11323
      tracey11323 pistal666

      Posted

      Thank u for your reply, I know I’m hard on myself,  purely because I’ve got an addictive personality, I struggle to say no, I don’t want to end up worse than I already am, I will give the booze away, I’ve told my family I’m quitting booze, so I get some support. Just lack in will power, this site is amazing and keeps me going, apart from my slip up, I’m not gonna dwell on this, time to move on 
    • pistal666
      pistal666 tracey11323

      Posted

      Perfecto! wink We are all here to help each other so just ask any questions no matter how big or small, and you are sure to get lot's of Advice to choose from so you can work out what is best/will work for you. Keep up the good work wink

    • tracey11323
      tracey11323 pistal666

      Posted

      Thank you so much, this has picked me up today, reading two replies from people who care and know what they are talking about, I’m staying on this site, and this has given me some confidence in asking for some help, thank u so much 
    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 tracey11323

      Posted

      Dear Tracey. Not to worry too much. You have done it before and do it again! Sober again. This is your year. Best of luck Robin
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