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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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Deer_hunter1820
Deer_hunter1820

I'm new to this site. Severely struggling with not being able to drink right now. I feel so damn low right now at this point in my life and I honestly never thought it was possible to feel this low. I guess it really does get worse after you get your shit together and stop numbing the pain. Really could use some words of encouragement. I'm not very far from wanting to slip. 

billwfriend
billwfriend
the way to success is keep the plug in the jug and get into the big book of AA and get to working the 12 steps with the help of a sponsor....did not mention you are doing any AA stuff....no wonder life sucks....
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
You might need more support right now then what you can find online and AA is a great place to find that support. You can google meetings in your area.

Another way to help you stay sober is to do what I did. Call your local alcohol and substance abuse center. Every hospital has one. Give them a call and they will make an appointment for an evaluation which will tell them what your underlying issues are that are triggering your addiction and that's what you will be treated for. This is how I got sober. While I was in outpatient treatment, I learned how AA worked and how successful that are and when I left the 3 week outpatient program, I followed up with weekly AA meetings to stay sober. I highly recommend.

There are other ways also. Just pick the one that resonates with you and stick with it.

God Bless
finallyawakenow
finallyawakenow
It can feel worse without the help of a substance. But the habit of avoiding has been part of our behavior for a long time and it’s important to understand that it will take time to heal and reverse this. Being willing to be patient with yourself is, what I consider, the first baby steps to maturity. And it really does take small steps. That’s just the way it is. I was 47 years old when I quit and I felt like a child for a year until I allowed myself to grow up. Being kind to myself means accepting that this sober journey only happens one day at a time. I love my sobriety now. It’s my treasure and the core of my strength. Please be patient and kind with yourself too. You are worth a healing journey. You are deserving of a stable life. Just don’t drink today, it really is that simple.
lilmissy7
lilmissy7
Sending you hugs, strength, hope & support <3
1is2many
1is2many
I will say that you are doing the right thing. I plugged the jug in 2012. I am a big outdoors type and I can still remember sitting at the top of my blind steps and thinking about falling headfirst out. It was horrible drinking, getting sober is not much better but you have a chance to be better each day.

Every day is good outside the bottle.

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