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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It's starting on day 2

looney1
looney1

Day 2 and I was putting a curry in the slow cooker. My mind started coming up with all sorts of reasons to have a drink including dredging up past trauma, generating anxiety, depression and resentments. I didn't drink but this is the process I normally go through before pouring one. I didn't drink or feed the thoughts and so far so good. Wish me luck for the rest of the day. 

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Good luck and stay focused on the goal, one day at a time!

God Bless
Fritter
Fritter
I think the beginning is the hardest and it's uncomfortable but yiu can do it! :)
Bambie
Bambie
Well done friend! You can do this....the anxiety will always try and undermine your decision but you can do this, I assure you!

If you have a creative bone in your body utilise it...find a simply DIY project and just make a start! The hours will tick by seamlessly and you may have something beautiful at the end of it! Plant some seedlings or try your hand at some basic arts and crafts maybe?

Keep up the good work :)
looney1
looney1
Thanks good suggestions. I do have a good veggie garden and I went to my first meeting today. So far so good. Hope everyone else is hanging in there too.
Kevin105
Kevin105
Wishing you continued success, strong willpower and wise decisions....
Bambie
Bambie
How was your meeting??? So far I haven't had the courage to attend one. My psych wants me to but I'm incredibly fearful of maintaining my confidentiality. I've considered travelling outside my area, the issue is that I will likely come across patients that I treat. Gah...my heart is pounding evening putting those words on this page!!
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