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.
Hi. New here and never done an online support group. I struggle with anxiety and depression and have been using alcohol as a way to escape and calm down. Which was manageable, until it wasnt. I know better because my mom is a recovering alcoholic (22 years sober) and I'm so embarrassed and mad at myself for getting into the same situation. I'm reaching out for help early because I recognize its a problem and I refuse to put my kids and husband through that. I'm determined to get healthy, but I'm scared and kind of sad about the thought of never drinking again. If that makes any sense. I used to be able to enjoy a couple drinks with friends or a night out, and then go on about my life without thinking of drinking every day. But now it has come to a place where.it has consumed me and I think about it constantly. Buying alcohol in secret and hiding the bottles so I could take a shot without my husband knowing... Jitters in the morning... I have come fully clean to my husband and my mom because of anyone understands it would be her. I guess I just came here looking for some comfort in knowing there are other people who understand too.
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check out that smoke ring. It tasted really good. I smothered it with Maulls BBQ sauce which is Local to St. Louis and one of the best I ever had.....
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I was recently separated from my wife of 33 years and it's complicated. Anyway I rented a room about 15 minutes away and I see my kids about once a week. I see the people who own the house I live in once in a while but other than that I stay in my room where I do my cooking, wash dishes in the shower, read, color, and sleep. I get out at least once a day. I grocery shop and I attend 2 meetings...
Health related problems allowed me to get narcotic pain killers which made me think they were the answers to all of my problems! 3 years later, I nearly died from a drug overdose. I had to keep taking more, just to feel normal.
I started drinking when I couldn't find any more pills. After a few years and a job loss from drinking, and after trying to quit on my own hundreds of times and failing each time, I knew I needed help so I went through an IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) This lasted 3 weeks. I learned alot during that time.and it helped to remove the underlying problems that were triggering my addictions.
That was 12 years ago. Today, I have a great life and I have never been happier. I wish the same for you.
Welcome to the group. Make friends and post as much as you want. We are here to help each other.
I connected with your comment about being a little sad in saying goodbye to alcohol. When I finally quit for good about three years ago, this was something I struggled with at first. The way a sober life would interfere with my social life, friends, and travel, as drinking was always the center.
But in truth it's only made things better. Yes, it took time, but as my habits changed and my friends either got used to the new me or moved on, I found I could truly enjoy life without the alcohol. Now instead of holding wine, the wine fridge in my kitchen holds 64 bottles of sparkling water!
I think when we first enter recovery all we can think about are the sacrifices, but let me assure you that there is a wonderful new life awaiting you and the opportunity to reconnect with the person you really want to be.
Wishing you the best and please stay in touch!
Kevin
Part of my bottom was I had a job that was so aggravating once, that one morning I knew I would not have that job after that day if I didn't bring some whiskey with me to drink on my lunch break. I needed it just to survive another day I thought. That belief system was hell. I now know that belief system was wrong, and just very scared all the time. I have actually found a God that makes me not as afraid all the time, and it's way better than drinking.
I suggest going to AA, reading their literature, and committing to do that for a year.
AA, although not perfect, and ripe with more irritating than uplifting people, can and will help keep you alcohol free for as long as you want to be if you can appreciate humility and gratitude.