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.
I have been a heavy drinker for 10years, everynight with the odd day thrown in, and avarage a minimum of 100units a week.
I have all the usual disaster stories about the negative impact its had on me. In the last few years I have admitted the problem to myself and tried to stop - I can make it until the 3rd day.
The impact on it has finally hit me this last 8months, I met an amazing man and keep pushing him away. I love him which is something I havent done since I started drinking.
We live together for the last few months so I cant really hide it. He keeps asking me what i plan to do and I have tried. I am so miserable drinking and hate myself. I want to change for myself, not him. But I know i will lose him, and evertything else in my life if I dont stop.
I went on a complete bender for a few days this week and the result of which was me physically attacking him. He left that night.
I finally realised I cant keep doing this, I went to my doctor (which is in a different country - long story) and opened up about it all for the first time to anyone. I wanted my antidepressants and sleeping pills but on hearing my story she decided not to give me them as she says its not the problem, I understand.
I want to stop - She has given me a letter to bring to a doctor surgery in the country I live in, Ive been told to register and tell them I need to see a doctor as soon as possible. In the letter she explains that she and I want me to go into detox.
I am hoping to achieve this on Monday. It felt great to finally ask for help. She has recommended me not to stop drinking in the mean time as I will need medication and supervision. So last night I only bought one bottle of wine and I only drank 2.5 glasses.
Ive told my partner about the detox and he said he is proud of me, though I dont think he really understands. This morning I threw out the rest of the wine and gave him my purse etc so I couldnt go and buy alcohol.
Im scared but excited about detox. I want to feel normal, it was a treat even to wake up today without a hangover.
Anyway I just found this place last night and think its great.
I have all the usual disaster stories about the negative impact its had on me. In the last few years I have admitted the problem to myself and tried to stop - I can make it until the 3rd day.
The impact on it has finally hit me this last 8months, I met an amazing man and keep pushing him away. I love him which is something I havent done since I started drinking.
We live together for the last few months so I cant really hide it. He keeps asking me what i plan to do and I have tried. I am so miserable drinking and hate myself. I want to change for myself, not him. But I know i will lose him, and evertything else in my life if I dont stop.
I went on a complete bender for a few days this week and the result of which was me physically attacking him. He left that night.
I finally realised I cant keep doing this, I went to my doctor (which is in a different country - long story) and opened up about it all for the first time to anyone. I wanted my antidepressants and sleeping pills but on hearing my story she decided not to give me them as she says its not the problem, I understand.
I want to stop - She has given me a letter to bring to a doctor surgery in the country I live in, Ive been told to register and tell them I need to see a doctor as soon as possible. In the letter she explains that she and I want me to go into detox.
I am hoping to achieve this on Monday. It felt great to finally ask for help. She has recommended me not to stop drinking in the mean time as I will need medication and supervision. So last night I only bought one bottle of wine and I only drank 2.5 glasses.
Ive told my partner about the detox and he said he is proud of me, though I dont think he really understands. This morning I threw out the rest of the wine and gave him my purse etc so I couldnt go and buy alcohol.
Im scared but excited about detox. I want to feel normal, it was a treat even to wake up today without a hangover.
Anyway I just found this place last night and think its great.
All i can say about detox is feel the fear my friend and do it anyway. we are all afraid of the unkown, I guess it's just human nature. You will be so gald that you took this all important first step. (((HUGS))) to you, you'll be fine and do great!
You will be just fine. Good luck!
Your name sounds like it got a little controversial yesterday. No worries! Franks a great guy. This is a really good sight for almost all of your sobriety needs.
And Welcome to DS!
Not drinking does not treat alcoholism.
Since friday when I saw the doc who told me not to stop until I had medical help Ive done really well. Friday night -2/3 glasses wine, saturday none, today I bought one bottle and have had 2 glasses since 4pm (5 hrs ago) and once its gone. Im glad I got it though because I was starting to get really snappy and anxious.
I feel proud of this. Tomorrow I go to register with a doc, and hopefully will get seen in the next day or so.
I am taking the next 2 weeks off to make it a bit easier to go through.
I chose my name as where I am from its a slang term for someone who drinks way too much, though is not necessary a term for an alcholic. I actually wanted Dipso_Calypso but it didnt fit.
I saw the confusion it caused yesterday and was a bit worried but mostly confused lol.
Im looking forward to seeing the Doc tomorrow, though anxious that tonight may be my last drink.
But I want to say a heartfelt thank you for all the support it means so much and its great to talk to people who really understand and I dont have to lie or cover up.
So I take it that Bo thinks that if you KEEP drinking, that's what treats alcoholism.(?)
I am WAY too confused whenever he says something so moronic as that!!
If you are this type of person, for God's sake don't ever sponsor anyone. You might kill them with your misconception of of what it takes to treat alcoholism.
Just another reply without thought on your part.
AND, it's obvious you are FAR from recovering because you are so FULL of anger!!
That's what happens when some people are stuck in denial.
LOL!!!!
Of course you don't care about what Mr. Wilson had to say. You never had the addiction seriously enough to need his advice.
I will make a deal with you. Stop bragging about your dry-time and I will not hold you to a higher standard than new-comers.