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.
This morning I took my first dose of Antabuse. I've been waiting for this day for a while and while I have mixed emotions about it, I WANT this. I want sobriety so bad that I am willing to take a drug that could make me deathly ill if I choose to pick up a drink. I need that fear hanging over my head. Now that running to the bottle isn't an option for me, I will be able to focus more on my recovery and the steps I need to take to stay sober. Hopefully one day without the drug. But I am willing to take this drug for as long as I need to.
After I picked up the pills at the pharmacy, I bought myself a pretty new candle, a new pen and a journal.
My therapist suggested that I write a letter telling my friend (the bottle) goodbye. Why it was time for me to say goodbye and why I can no longer have that toxic relationship in my left anymore.
3 days sober and really happy about this new chance that I have been given.
Moving on....in the right direction.
After I picked up the pills at the pharmacy, I bought myself a pretty new candle, a new pen and a journal.
My therapist suggested that I write a letter telling my friend (the bottle) goodbye. Why it was time for me to say goodbye and why I can no longer have that toxic relationship in my left anymore.
3 days sober and really happy about this new chance that I have been given.
Moving on....in the right direction.
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Dick Van Dyke’s path to sobriety was a turning point in his life and career. Here’s what happened:How He Got SoberStruggles and Realization: Van Dyke began drinking as a teenager, largely to cope with shyness and social anxiety. Alcohol made him feel more comfortable in social settings, but over time, his drinking spiraled out of control. By his mid-40s, he recognized that he had an addictive...
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See the alcohol was just a symptom of my bigger problem called alcoholism. I never could understand this phrase until I did some work with other Alchies and learned why I was drinking. I finally after more years of hard drinking finally had enough. I decided I would do whatever it took. This involved me admitting I had a problem and working pretty hard to focus on it and deflate it.
When I quit drinking I hoped I never had a drinking thought and would just miraculously become normal. Didn't happen. I am an alcoholic. My default is to drink. Now this time I got sober. There is such a difference. I love life now and truly am happy.
I pray for you to catch the sober bug and get u some.
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I like the idea of writing a letter saying goodbye to drinking. You might also light the candle as part of self meditation -- something you can turn to when you are finding it difficult.
Three days sober -- you did that! You are on the path to a happy sober life.
Are you in aa or another program where you have supportive sober people you can also call and/ or see daily?
I have used lots of different tools- some as simple as writing, some meetings, some massages, sometimes just lighting a candle or taking a soak in the tub with bath salts.
I have taken up walking, playing with my kitten. Make a list of things you abandoned while drinking. Keep up the good stuff!
And I have a follow up with my doctor in 2 weeks.
Hugs
How's day 5 going? Should you feel the need there are a range of alcohol specific support groups: AA, SMART Recovery, and Women for Sobriety to name 3. Each has their perspective/strengths, and can be used in any combination.
Counseling and medication by themselves can also be effective. Staying motivated is the key. If you experience urges you might want to google "urge surfing"...