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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kemann 08/02/2012

I have been in here so many times for help and you all have given me such good advice. But I keep drinking like a big dummy!!! I get down to a couple drinks a day and then I think I "got it under control". The next day I get trashed...will this ever end?? I am tired of saying I want to quit drinking -- and this time I mean it...

kemann 08/02/2012

I would really like to have a sponsor. I definitely need help. My soul is worn thin so it is hard to find the motivation to stay sober, by myself.

PJ54 08/02/2012

Hello kemann,

Once you get over that first hurdle and go to a meeting youll be kicking yourself for not doing it sooner. The best way I can describe the feeling is that it was like having a huge load lifted from the shoulders.

If youre nervous about going on your own look up AA in your area and give them a call. They should be able to arrange for a female member to meet you and bring you to a meeting.

deleted_user 08/04/2012

helo there.im afraid you will never be able to control your drinking.youve gotta accept that deep down or youl never get well.al the best,peace:)

LindaJean 08/05/2012

Hi keman,

You asked where you get ahold of the Big Book of AA.

As I'm sure a lot of us know - almost anything and everything is available through Amazon and so is the Big Book of AA.

Here is a link for you to access the Big Book at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=The+Big+Book+of+Alcoholics

If you do get the Big Book - please read Chapter 3. It was the most important portion of the book for me when I first got sober. It deals with all of the ways we try to control our drinking so that we can drink like normal people.

Good luck.

deleted_user 08/05/2012

hey, You'er not a dummy I never quit yet..... I just don't take a drink for the day.... much easier. Havent had a drink for about 5665 days. See I don't find it important to quit I just don't do it. Quitting is so much pressure... I don't drink alcohol, pop pills, light a pipe,light a joint, fill a shringe... I just don't.No matter what just for today. That the simplisity of it all.

LindaJean 08/05/2012

Ally - what a great approach. That does take the pressure off.

deleted_user 08/05/2012

Hi yall
You can find a free copy of the AA Big Book on line at
http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline/en_tableofcnt.cfm/

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