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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Dadslasthope
Dadslasthope
I've got 12 days in and this morning my Father(who I take care of full time) broke his ankle.Now I'm getting the flashes of "this is your opportunity to drink beer" thing.
Geez I'm sick.
wecanbhappy
wecanbhappy
rather than saying "I'm Sick", I've started telling myself that my "booze brain is sick." I try to separate it from my sober self so I can literally tell my booze brain to eff off, I'm never drinking again. Strange I know, but it worked for me and my booze brain rarely shows up anymore.
stickywick
stickywick
I can relate. I'm still occasionally temped to do something; anything; not sure what....as I don't want to drink...when my husband is out of town or planning to be. I think its from years of addict behaviour. Sneaking around, etc.
Next time you feel that way just let that thought float by. See it as your alcoholism, recognize it, smile and wave and move on.
In early sobriety I needed distractions and new behaviours. I still do. Then I'd go to a meeting, often, sometimes more than one a day. I'd go for a run, a walk, a movie. I'd call a friend. Just don't act on the alcoholic pattern and soon it changes.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
You know that you won't drink beer because that is why you came here, but I can identify!

I remember when I first quit, my addicted brain played all kinds of tricks on me. I would call my AA sponser numerous times to tell him about my crazy thoughts and he helped me change my perspective.

It helps to get suggestions on how others handle this and many above me already have offered some great ones so I hope you use some. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless!
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