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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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Hi from Australia

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I am a newly tunrd 40 year old who has finally arrived at the conclusion that I am an alcoholic. I am separated with the most wonderful new partner who really deserves my best attention - not sharing it with a bottle. I have tried cold turkey but my will power wains when I am alone or at "loose ends".
I love your forum but would really appreciate some advice.
God bless , Doug
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welcome doug one day at a time peace
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It seems like most of us need the help and support of other alcoholics to stay sober. Find a meeting as soon as possible and give it a try. Good luck!
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Hi, I am 15 days sober today. I drank for 25 years. So far what's helping me...Admited it, go to AA everyday, this website, 12 steps (only on step one now) have a really good friend i confide in, prayer, writing, trying to give other people encouragment daily (trying to get out my selfish ways), realizing that i have to walk through the fire (pain) to get to the other side (hopefully not so painful)meaning i know it's going to suck for a while in the beginning, realizing alcoholism is a disease...uncontrollable obsession of the mind, alergy of the body (from the big book, which i am reading everyday), take it one day at a time. What does not work is listening to the lies i tell myself and acting on them. I hope that helps. I hope you stay sober today. Your life is worth it. You are worth it!!
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nice reply katie, and welcome doug, hi from NZL. I can proudly say I am nearly 7 days sober, something I thought I would never be able to acheive ( I know that sounds silly only 7 days) for me that is a milestone. I dont go to AA meetings, but I would not say dont go, there are others here who have been and swear by how good it is. Good luck, and good health to you my friend.
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doug seek out AArooms you have nothing to lose and everything to gain like stopping before it is to late and drinking strips away everything you hold dear please doug you don't want to go where so many have been in the gutter mate i sincerely begg of you to try AA.god bless chef gazza (northern ireland)
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Doug,

I have been sober 19 years through the recovery program of Alcoholics Anonymous. For me it has worked. Today a drink is the farthest thing from my mind.

I will tell you that I got 19 years by doing exactly what Katie advised. In fact, I couldn't have said it any better. Will power never worked for me. Now I understand that this is because I was physically, mentally and spiritually addicted to alcohol.

I will tell you that what got me sober was the gift of desperation and the knowledge that acohol can actually kill me.

However you want to do it, you need face to face support.
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