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.
Sometimes I think it would be easier if I were a falling down drunk so I'd have to stop entirely. There's no question that drinking is taking a toll on my life. The worst thing is what am I not doing while I'm drinking. Additional certifications for my job I didn't get, relationships I didn't form, self-development I didn't do.
Drinking is stunting my growth as a human being. I don't respect this person that drinks every night.
Drinking is stunting my growth as a human being. I don't respect this person that drinks every night.
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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...
There is a solution but from my exp. is ya have to be done and make recovery your #1 priority.
If your ready do you have some type of plain? Most can't do this alone.
I know for me I hid behind my career success, my lovely family, friends, etc. for far to long. I could have lost all of it. I'm so grateful to AA.
I hope you find a solution too. AA has worked for me, and for countless others. Its here if you want it.
And I'll add... Jobs we never tried to get. Relationships we could never explore because we sabotaged ourselves. Relationships we ruined.
And even when you're falling down drunk, it isn't easier to stop.
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I'll be 30 and I have the relationship maturity of a teenager because of my selfish alcohol abuse. Probably why I've always been alone.
Lots of good posts here that come with experience.
This is my 7th day sober now and I couldnt have done it without one of my closest friends who'se supported me by taking me on a 2 hour walk and encouraging me everyday by saying shes proud and im stronger than I think! Everynight I go on a two hour walk now as im left in the middle of nowhere where there is no sign of alcohol for miles and that part of the day is when I crave it the most so it makes me feel safe being away from it.
Once you stop you need to keep yourself busy with all the things you havent been facing and aslong as you do that you can keep moving forward and hopefully not even think of it anymore! This is what helped me and I hope it can help you, im here 24/7 if you need me?:)
You are off to a strong start -- admit it, reach out. forget labels -- you have an issue you need to control. That's for certain, regardless of what you call it.
The internet provides information, support groups, advice, etc. I grew up in the 'you deserve this drink' type environment, and rationalized/excused my issues for years. Like others, I have a long list of things I regret/lost over the years. I don't expect perfection from myself (my ability to break promises I make to my self reflects how little I think of myself). So, I find strength today, and consciously try and bank a little for a future time where I might not feel as strong.
Every time I'm in a high temptation scenarion (drinking with friends after work) and I stick to diet sodas, I remind myself how capable I am of not drinking (a choice) when others are. Not of my friends or colleagues have even blinked when I order water or soda.
I also remind myself that no one is holding a gun to my head an making me order or pour a glass of wine. It's all my choice. Period. I deserve the feeling of self-respect that comes with knowing I'm in control, not the alcohol.
You'll get where you want to go -- it's a tough journey, but well worth it! The regrets of your drinking days will always be with you, (which is important) but will be put in your past, and you can start building a larger collection of days without regrets.
As others have mentioned, check to see if you need medical help with detox, it can be dangerous.
Make a list of all the terrible places alcohol can take people that it has not taken you. Then keep the list and a pencil so you can check them off one by one as they happen to you.
Once you suffer loss of control the rest is just a matter of time