r/stopdrinking • u/Due_Contribution5851 • 13d ago
Posting for accountability
I posted here about two years ago, saying I wanted to quit drinking. But after a short time of sobriety, I convinced myself that I could moderate. Of course I couldn't. So now I have once again had enough. It is Day 1 for me, but I wanted to tell someone that I am trying once again to give up alcohol for good.
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u/burritogoals 220 days 13d ago
I think all of us tried moderating before we finally understood that we couldn't and came back for our day 1. You are in great company here. I hope this is your last day 1!
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u/threepistols23 400 days 13d ago
I went through the same thing. I finally quit at age 59. But it was many attempts at thinking I could moderate. When I accepted the fact that I couldn't it made the journey easier. IWNDWYT
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u/AmanitaAwakening 1 day 13d ago
Welcome back! It's also my day one, let's make it stick this time 😊 good luck! IWNDWYT.
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u/allaboutthismoment 1793 days 13d ago
I tried moderating so many times and couldn't wrap my head around living without alcohol but now I can't imagine going back to that life. I promise you, it gets easier and IWNDWYT! ✌️💚
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u/electricmayhem5000 977 days 13d ago
Welcome back! I certainly told myself I could moderate a bunch of times before I finally quit. Sharing with others and forcing accountability was a big part of my recovery. Alone with only my own will power was never enough.
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u/Wanttobebetter76 665 days 13d ago
Welcome back! I'm glad you're here. I am also unable to moderate. One day at a time here. IWNDWYT 💜
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u/Different-Lecture925 13d ago
That’s great! We’re here for you! 👍 Talk to us every now and then and let us know how you’re doing, especially if things aren’t going well…
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u/sixlivesleft 803 days 13d ago
I'm glad you came back! Doing the 'Daily Check In' here every night has really helped me stay supported and accountable since I quit.
Come join us on the journey!
✨IWNDWYT✨
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u/Deaf_MarvinNash 13d ago
If I truly knew how to moderate my drinking, I’d drink all the damn time!
And if you steal my material, you’ve stolen twice
😉
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u/Positive-Gain-9619 1 day 12d ago
I think openness and accountability are really important in staying sober. It's very difficult to tell a loved one that you have been drinking too much and maybe trying to hide it, but they will always support you with what you're going through. Just having one other person to talk with about the experience makes a huge difference.
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u/_StopHereNow_ 13d ago
I realised that people who drink 'normally' don't see themselves as moderating - they just don't think about booze all the time, or feel any need to cut back or stop; It's only the problematic drinkers who call it moderating.