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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Grandmamaa
Grandmamaa
I am 4 weeks sober and feel ok, but am having a problem focusing on daily tasks, such as bill paying, remembering to stop at the store, doing laundry, house cleaning. I am doing these things, but will wait untill the last possible moment to attempt what needs done. I find myself just wanting to sit in my chair after work and watch tv, eat, and go to bed early. When I wake up it takes all I have to get up a function. I am taking Campral for help with staying sober, as well as Zoloft for depression, and ativan for anxiety. Maybe too many meds? Just wondered if anyone else is having a problem with any of this. Let meknow please.
deleted_user
deleted_user
No one here should advise you about your meds. Talk to your doctor about them and be honest about your alcohol problem.

Has this just become a problem for you since you stopped drinking? I was the opposite. I just sat around and drank and neglected everything else. Now I am pretty active in AA and that keeps me busy and I usually have lots of energy to get other stuff done. I was one to stay at home and isolate. Now I venture out and do things.

How are you staying sober? Just the campral?

~Chris
deleted_user
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Unfortunate for me at age 57, was told by my Doc....alot of me being tired and memory loss is.......

Age related, poo
I had a Cat scan and MRI....showing my brain had shrunk abit but should be fine.


Best of Luck
Grandmamaa
Grandmamaa
I am staying sober by strong will and campral. Will start counseling in Jan. ( the only place my insurance will cover 100% doesn't have an appt. till then). As for being honest about my alcohol problem, I am. My Dr. is the one who prescribed the Campral and changed the depression meds. Haven't really had a terrible time with not drinking, just once in a while I think maybe just one, but so far have avoided it. Thanks for your input.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've been there Grandmama. For me, it was finally getting to AA and being around others with the same issues that increased my energy.
I had a hard time opening up to my physician about my drinking. When I did, I was the one to suggest antabuse. That did not help. Nor did sheer willpower. Willpower who???
I'm probably in the same funk as you but the difference is I read vs watch tv. The book I'm reading right now? The Big Book. (Also the tribulation series which can be quite addicting)
My advice, for what it's worth, is get out and about. Do some volunteer work, visit AA, help others. But most importantly, give your doctor a call!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Grandma, You don't have to go through this alone. I felt like I was giving up my best friend when I quit drinking. Camprol will help with the cravings but it won't give you the relief that a meeting will give you.

So when I need to get out of rut I need to change something. It sounds like you are preoccupied and not concentrating well. My advice is to go to a meeting a day and ask the group what they think and get feedback. good Luck!