Alcoholism Support Group

Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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Joey2218
Joey2218
Hello everyone,

Just wanted to say I'm happy with my progress at the moment but I know I still have a lot to work on still;

I've been looking at AA meetings that I could visit and hopefully join soon. Also a few days ago.

I told my mum I had a relapse and how things got pretty bad 2 weeks ago, I admitted to being an addict to her and she seems very worried. She keeps trying to convince me and herself I think that I'm not an alcoholic but at the same time she has been really supportive saying she would drive me to AA meetings. I think she is finding this just as difficult as I am and is very worried about me when I go on night stops for work, all I can do though is try my best to stay away from drink but night stops are when I am at my weakest points as the crew seem to go pubs in the night and all have a few drinks.

Also I would like to here any recommended treatments anyone found helpful whether they are well known or not, if they worked/working for you guys I'll give anything a try. I don't want to drink but not feeling so strong as I did last time I went sober.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
The 12 steps of AA saved my life so that is pretty much all I can recommend. Go to meetings and get a sponser.

Good luck!
billwfriend
billwfriend
yup agree AA is the way...your young and there is ICYPAA which is International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous that you could see if you can find some friends involved with....it is worth your try...

what do you mean night stops at work? you are underage to drink in pubs...so that should be easy to not drink in pubs...what type of work?
nelliefay
nelliefay
Hi Joey, and all the very best for your recovery. I'm glad you're going to check out AA. I couldn't stay sober on my own, and need the meetings - not just for support, but for the enjoyment of fellowship. Take your sobriety a day at a time. Just get your head on the pillow tonight without picking up that first drink, and it will have been a successful day no matter what.
Good luck with it all.
Joey2218
Joey2218
I'm not underage, the age where you can buy drinks here is 18
Community LeaderExJerseyGirl2
ExJerseyGirl2
There are a ton of AA meetings so it is easy to check out and use as a support system and program. AA was not a good fit for me. I found the meetings depressing and the 12 step program in conflict with what I believe and think.

"The Easy Way to Stop Drinking", a book by Allen Carr was useful to me:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Easy-Way-Stop-Drinking/dp/1402736479#customerReviews

I also recommend SMART Recovery:

http://www.smartrecovery.org
CoogeeMum
CoogeeMum
Look how far you've come. Don't stop now! Getting and staying sober is hard, but you are so worth the effort. Onwards!
cloverset14
cloverset14
Hi Joey. Look, you've got two weeks under your belt. That's quite an accomplishment! You can do it I'm sure it's not easy for your mother, but it sounds like she's being supportive. Rightly, she is concerned about you.

Good luck! Keep us posted.
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