How to get sober and stay sober?

[Anonymous]

I can go months without drinking, but once I drink, I can't stop until I get drunk. I don't even like alcohol, but I used to like how it made me feel. Recently, I started having really bad hangovers (vomiting, anxiety, depression). And even when I drink, I feel instantly nauseous and I don't even feel that joy/ecstasy when I'm tipsy anymore, I just feel low. Despite all these negatives, I find myself craving alcohol, after a couple months of not drinking. And after each hangover, I vow to never drink again, but I always break that vow. I'm in this terrible cycle, and I don't know how to get out of it. Any tips how to get sober, and most importantly, how to stay sober?

[Noodle_fan]

as for me , i started to drink less since covid started , many of favorite place to drinks is closed , now it is 2022 now those place open again and i dont feel the urge to go hang out there again ( i dont like drinking alone at home by the way , it is not fun)

in your situation , i think it is hard to completely stop , try to do it slowly / step by step , like , instead of drinking whiskey or vodka , try something lighter , like beer

[LiamSawyer]

Sounds like you crossed that invisible line and are now an alcoholic. Time for AA

[monkeynutts]

Don't associate with other alcoholics.

[QuietRunner]

same way

I wis I knew the answer