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.
Hi guys, I just joined this today after finally accepting the fact that I can't stop drinking alcohol when I want to. It has to be zero tolerance. Im hoping to find support and a space to discuss this issue with people who are going through this experience too. It hard for me to seek professional help as I dont live in my home coutry and im not strong enough in my new countries language yet to express how im feeling so any coping mechanisms or tools anyone has found useful I would be grateful if you could share them with me!
Thanks in advance!!
You are very welcome to the forum.
Acceptance is the first step on the road to recovery but where alcoholism is concerned it has to be complete acceptance. The language barrier may make things a little difficult but not impossible. When I reluctantly accepted that I had a problem with alcohol I could not find much support (pride made me want to keep it private) and I eventually ended up going to meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous. That turned out to be one of the best things I ever did. Sometimes listening is more important than speaking so if you can listen and understand some of what is said in the new language, you can make a lot of progress.
Also, keep posting and reading here and you will learn from the experience of other people.
Thanks so much for your reply! I'm going to give it serious consideraton, because of alcohol im finding anxiety a problem, especially in social situations! I think when everything starts to become clearer i'll have the strenght to go! You're right even just listening and being inspired can help!
Cheers!