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Don't give up?

akintoo30
akintoo30
So I had posted a few weeks ago about trying to take a long break from drinking. I think I felt pretty good for about 2 weeks until I broke down. Since then I have been drinking very heavily and having even more frequent blackouts. Just really hard to deal with and going to try again. Trying not to give up.
Misssy2
Misssy2
Hi there...do you still have your new job? I hope so....No..don't give up....You have been drinking for the whole 2 weeks?

Maybe you should taper? Find a drink you don't like and when you get shaky...drink a little of it....it stinks that the week is just beginning...will you be ok for work tomorrow?

I wouldn't stop totally cold turkey if I had been drinking for 2 weeks or more...even a week. You said heavily....This illness really sux...it will steal everything from us.....please don't give up.
Impermanence
Impermanence
You have the power. It is a matter of using it.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
I tried hundreds of times to quit on my own but I just couldn't do it. So I went through an IOP (ntensive Outpatient Program) followed by 3 months of relapse prevention group counsing and throughout all my treatment, AA meetings were a requrement.

Long story short, the 12 steps saved my life and I am happier now then I have ever been in my life!

God Bless!
FairiIse
FairiIse
Sorry to hear you are struggling, I certainly did. Although I kept trying over and over I just did not understand what I was dealing with so I looked to those who had happy sobriety and for me, I found freedom from drinking through the 12 Step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are other methods available too if you want to consider them, I wanted to quit alone but I could not.
rockym
rockym
Enrolling in an IOP and attending AA meetings regularly were key for me. IOP taught me the physical and mental affects of alcohol and helped me identify triggers that caused me to drink. AA helps keep me grounded and reminds me of why I can't/should not drink. Hearing stories from others like you really hit home and help me feel like I am not alone and there are people out there that understand me. You can't get that from friends and family that do not have a drinking issue, they just don't understand it. If you find the right meeting (it could take a few before you do) you will find a place that makes you feel comfortable and welcome. You will even find yourself looking forward to going. Good luck!
Misssy2
Misssy2
Akintoooo.......DONT GIVE UP....it will come....it will.....
I know you want it to so it WILL....It may not be today, tomorrow...but its coming...I feel it...you want it and you will do it!
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