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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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Depression and Drinking

sweetichick
sweetichick
Has anyone else ever found that every time they try to quit they become overwhelmed with depression? That is always why I start up again in the last 2 years because I just become so down I feel no hope in life. A lot of it is regrets over my drinking and what I have lost because of it. But I can just get hit with it out of nowhere and end up drinking rather than turning into a total wreck. Maybe its just the emotional rollercoaster of early sobriety I've heard mentioned in AA. I haven't really heard much talk about this in AA.
sweetichick
sweetichick
Hey Buddha I think I have been hiding from my depression with booze. You hit the nail right on the head.
sweetichick
sweetichick
I uploaded a photo but can't work out how to get it into my profile picture. Could anyone point me in the right direction? That would be really great.
sweetichick
sweetichick
I finally got it to work. Don't know how lol.
WhooHoo
WhooHoo
I think I have come to the conclusion that my sober depression is just my ego not being fulfilled. My wants don't exist and it's all my fault, kinda thing. But my needs are being met. I am grateful for that. Perhaps not grateful enough. hmmmm
I think you hit the nail on the head, billw. The thing most depressing for me is that I don't feel loved. It's a job my mother puts up with. This is before I've ever taken a sip of alcohol. If your own Ma doesn't love you.....you get my drift....