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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5 Days Sober....

Sam1980
Sam1980

I am new to the group after finally this weekend admitting to myslef I have a problem with alchohol.  Last straw for me was the dui I received Thursday night and having to have my Husband come pick me up at 4am.


I never considered myself to have a problem because I did not need alcohol everyday.  However, it's always been my crutch for dealing with anxiety, stress and depression and that little part in my brain that should tell me enough is enough does not seem to work.  Especially, when it comes to wine. 


Right now, I am feeling ashamed and embarrassed of my actions.  On top of that, I am a Mother to a 4 year old boy who I need to set a good example for.  I want to crawl in a hole until this whole thing is over, but I know it's not going to get me anywhere. 


Social drinking has been a huge thing for me and this weekend, we have a family cookout where I will be surrounded by alcohol.   In fact, any event I attend most days has alcohol, unless it's a childrens event.  I am afraid that I will not be strong enough to decline a drink because right now I am feeling the stress. 


I have found encouragement by reading eveyone's posts on here today! 

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
You can do it Sam! And you WILL do it!

God bless!
msmermaid
msmermaid
I remember that intense shame. I was lucky it led me to my first AA meeting. I relapsed after trying to quit on my own and the last time I drank my 12 year old had to help me to the bathroom. I holkd onto that shame just enough to remind me where I don't want to go back to. You are recognising there is a problem that is the first step.
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
Powerful stuff Mermaid. Glad you are sober.
catskyn
catskyn
Hang in there. i don't need alcohol everyday either but I still have a problem with it. i have been sober 10 days. I have been sober before and always land up slipping. I pray I don't this time
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
Sam, how are you. How was your weekend?
Sam1980
Sam1980
Thanks all!!! Good luck to you catskyn!!! My weekend was pretty good. It really was not as hard staying away from the alcohol at my cook out as I thought it would be. It was actually somewhat refreshing to not feel groggy the next morning! Hope your weekend was good!
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
Great to hear. What's your plan of action beyond willpower to ride you through?
seaQ
seaQ
I think with a DUI, that AA is a mandate (?)
Another benefit of not drinking is not having to run to the bathroom so much... I was sorta dreading all these summer social events, & not drinking. But I'm hanging in there, Things are ok
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