Hey, I’m Jake and I’m an alcoholic. I’m not going to sugarcoat it or try to make myself sound like some sort of victim. I’m an alcoholic and I made the decision to get sober. It wasn’t easy, but it was definitely worth it.
I’m not going to lie, kicking alcohol addiction is hard. But it’s not impossible. I’m living proof of that. If I can do it, anyone can. In this blog post, I’m going to share my story of how I got sober and stayed sober. I hope that my story will help someone else who is struggling with addiction.
Why I Decided to Quit
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when I decided to quit drinking. I can’t say that there was one moment where I just had this sudden realization that I had to stop, because that’s not how it happened. It was more of a gradual process, where I slowly realized that my drinking was becoming a problem and that I needed to do something about it. It all started with my job. I was working way too much, always putting in extra hours to try and make ends meet. But the more I worked, the less time I had for anything else. I started skipping out on social events and hanging out with friends, all because I was too exhausted to do anything else other than work. I soon realized that I was using alcohol as a way to cope with the stress I was dealing with. What started off as a few drinks to unwind after work became a full-blown addiction that was slowly destroying my life.
My Quit Plan
Once I realized that my drinking was a problem, I knew I had to do something to get help. The first thing I did was come up with a plan to quit drinking. I knew I needed to start somewhere and so the plan included small steps that I could take to start turning my life around. The first step was to go to alcohol rehab and set a goal — I wanted to be able to go for 30 days without a drink. This was going to be hard, but I told myself that it was entirely possible and that I could do it. After that, I set up meetings with my friends, family, and therapist. I wanted to have a support system in place to help me stay on track. The next step was to start cutting down on my drinking. Instead of drinking every night, I started limiting myself to only drinking on the weekends. This helped a lot as it allowed me to start getting used to going days without alcohol. The last step was to join an online community or support group. I wanted to be around people who were going through the same thing I was and could provide me with a safe space to vent and get advice. All of these steps were essential in helping me stay on track and kick my addiction.
The First Few Weeks
The first few weeks were the hardest. Having to go without alcohol was difficult and I was constantly craving it. But I was determined to make it work, so I diverted all of my energy into finding ways to keep myself distracted. I started exercising more, as it allowed me to get all my energy out. I also made it a point to surround myself with positive people — friends and family with who I could talk about what I was going through. And I continued to attend meetings, as it allowed me to stay connected to the online community that had been so supportive of me. The most important thing I did was to stay focused on my goal — to stay sober for 30 days. I told myself that if I could make it through the first 30 days, then I could make it through anything. This helped me to stay motivated and push through difficult times.
Staying Sober One Day at a Time
After the first 30 days, I decided to keep going. Once I realized that I could go 30 days without a drink, I knew I could go another 30. And then another. The main thing that kept me going was the idea of taking it one day at a time. I knew that I couldn’t possibly make it through a whole year without drinking, so I told myself to just focus on one day at a time. If I could just make it through today without drinking, then I could make it through tomorrow too. This helped to keep me focused and motivated. I also made sure to set mini-goals for myself, such as making it through one week or one month without drinking. This helped keep my motivation levels high and it showed me that I was making progress.
The Benefits of Sobriety: After being sober for a while, I started to see the benefits of sobriety. I had more energy than ever before and I was finally able to focus on the things that mattered most — my career, my relationships, and my health. I also noticed that I was feeling more productive and creative. Without alcohol to cloud my judgment, I was able to think more clearly and make better decisions. I was also able to get a better night’s sleep, which allowed me to wake up feeling refreshed and energized. Most importantly, I felt like my family and friends were proud of me for taking such a big step and getting sober. My relationships with them were stronger than ever before and I was finally able to be the best version of myself.
My Story Isn’t Over Yet
So, that’s my story — how I kicked my alcohol addiction. I’m now two years sober and I’m proud of what I’ve been able to accomplish. My story isn’t over yet though. I still have so much more to learn and experience. I’m still learning how to stay sober and I’m still figuring out who I am and what I want out of life. I’m taking it one day at a time and I’m grateful for all the support I’ve been given so far. Kicking alcohol addiction is not easy, but it’s possible. I hope that my story will serve as an inspiration for others who are struggling with addiction.
Laila Azzahra is a professional writer and blogger that loves to write about technology, business, entertainment, science, and health.