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 all,
Thank you so much for all your posts - this forum is a part of my 'plan'. And it is on this forum that I learned I needed one (thought I had one, but I have had several day 27's in my life - actually made it to 50 something earlier this year.
I'm a 55 yo woman, been drinking since 13ish, relate to 70-80% of others stories. I've learned so much from this site that I could not have learned elsewhere (perhaps aa, but there is only 1 group, 1x/week in my area - I went to 1 several years ago and it was not for me - however, I feel I'm embracing a part of aa right here in this forum - love you all! - whatever is working). Journaling is also working really well from me, and I've taken a few quotes from here that really hit home and placed them in my journal.
Presently, am feeling very strong - a few thoughts creep in, but have been easily squashed from my thinking. So, here's my question.
The past week has been really topsy turvy - I'm trying to figure out if it's: beacuse of a) not drinking b) menopause (where before, the drinking had me zombied so I didn't get the emotional part of it - flashes are no worse/better) or c) there are more topsy turvy events in my life of late (again this could be that I'm feeling/seeing more - I could not have dealt with them as I have of late.
Well, just writing this, sounds like it's a combo of all three. I am so happy that I don't drink anymore. Bring it on God!
Peace and All Good,
lr
Thank you so much for all your posts - this forum is a part of my 'plan'. And it is on this forum that I learned I needed one (thought I had one, but I have had several day 27's in my life - actually made it to 50 something earlier this year.
I'm a 55 yo woman, been drinking since 13ish, relate to 70-80% of others stories. I've learned so much from this site that I could not have learned elsewhere (perhaps aa, but there is only 1 group, 1x/week in my area - I went to 1 several years ago and it was not for me - however, I feel I'm embracing a part of aa right here in this forum - love you all! - whatever is working). Journaling is also working really well from me, and I've taken a few quotes from here that really hit home and placed them in my journal.
Presently, am feeling very strong - a few thoughts creep in, but have been easily squashed from my thinking. So, here's my question.
The past week has been really topsy turvy - I'm trying to figure out if it's: beacuse of a) not drinking b) menopause (where before, the drinking had me zombied so I didn't get the emotional part of it - flashes are no worse/better) or c) there are more topsy turvy events in my life of late (again this could be that I'm feeling/seeing more - I could not have dealt with them as I have of late.
Well, just writing this, sounds like it's a combo of all three. I am so happy that I don't drink anymore. Bring it on God!
Peace and All Good,
lr
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I could not have done it alone. Why not go to that meeting next week and pick up a 30 day chip. Aa is only what you want it to be. I see it as just a bunch of drunks on the bus. I quit for 2 yrs in 05 and went two only 2 meetings. This time I have like 90 in 120 and I am enjoying life. Quitting drinking and getting sober are different.
Why not use all the tools in the shed to help make for less work??
Good luck. What night is the mtg. Because as you found this site with it's anonymous help is good. Just imagine if you could call somebody... Go get a coffee with somebody who has been exactly where you are...
Tools = long. Term. Sobriety. Gl. - 1is2
I really like what 1is2many said. Good solid experience.
Keep the momentum going!
As for the topsy turvy feelings....I'm learning this is life on lifes terms. Its emotional, its messy and its all new to me as a sober adult.
I asked my AA sponsor about 3 months in...a similar question.
I said I'm feeling bored, I'm angry, I'm exhausted, what is this? And she said....maybe you are just bored, angry and exhausted? These are all normal "states" of being for us human beings in the world. I just used to drink over and through these feelings...so i didnt feel them.
My suggestion? Go to that one meeting a week. People there will understand, they'll help remind you that its a day at a time, that sobriety comes first, etc.
I was dry for 90 days with this forum. But as much as I love the forum, and found my way *to* aa thanks to the good people here, its no substitute for a program in 'real' life..imo.
Journaling, reading, volunteering, re-connecting with God and all His creation, and catching up on lots of things that I've let go are so much an enjoyable part of my life now, rather than something keeping me from drinking that I really have no desire to drink.
Thank you all again. God Bless