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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misterjones 10/28/2009

I have been off and on to this board for the past two years so "hello again".

I have had my moments where I think I have it figured out only to realize I am back where I started.

This sober thing is a hard thing to accomplish. The drink kicks my ass until I've had enough but the alcoholic in me always seems to get back up.

I long for a day when I don't have to rely on alcohol to get me through my day. But I also don't know what a life without alcohol would be. It scares me.

I guess this post really has no direction just my thoughts at this time.

deleted_user 10/28/2009

Well the only way really to experience sobriety and really know if it's what you need is to give it a try... one day at a time.

drafter 10/28/2009

Sounds like it's time to make a goal.

deleted_user 10/28/2009

Hi mister jones-are you still drinking? Lets figure out a plan to get you sober then.

I have moments where I feel like I am back where I started too, even in sobriety. Usually it is that negative part of myself who only listens to negative things, and then focuses on all my deficits. But I then say no, thats is not true, I have progressed forward trememdously, no matter what anyone says. And hey, I am still trying!

Lets get you to not rely on alcohol, how can you start? Don't drink anymore is a good way to begin. xi

CoogeeMum 10/28/2009

Hi MrJ. Welcome back. Look at what your doing, or not doing and make changes required to get on that sober path. Your profile mentions your considering AA. If you havnt yet been, I highly recommend it. You have to do absolutely everything necessary to avoid relapse. For you and your family. It's worth the effort, but inaction will get you nowhere. Up you get MrJ and do whatever it takes yeah. :)

deleted_user 10/28/2009

welcome back misterjones....sing this song to your wife tonight..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcIjxlLfcM4

lol! Sorry, I like that song and thought of it when I saw your name..

Yeah it's scary to think of a day without alcohol, but it's worth it...gotta plan? Whatcha gonna do different this time 'round? We're here for ya.

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