Welcome to the group.

I got sober in the rooms of AA. I understand if you feel you can't attend meetings due to your profession, but perhaps purchase and read the basic recovery text of AA - Alcoholics Anonymous - to get insight on alcoholism and recovery.

PS. I've seen doctors, attorneys, LEO's, teachers, etc in the rooms of AA. We are all there for the same reason - we have a "drinking" problem and we want to get help to quit drinking permanently.

Welcome. We're here to support one another. I wasn't able to do it on my own, and that is one hallmark of this issue is self reliance. I tried to quit on my own but I was so addicted to the escape I kept starting again and again, repeat. Promise, quit, drink. It just took finding some new friends and they told me how they did it and now I stick around to tell another how I did it it's possible
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I went to one AA meeting after being sober for 9 days, but it was 1 1/2 hours away so I wouldn't be recognized. I then made it through 7 months of hellish sobriety on my own with the help of this site. I realized that I needed something more. I now attend a women's AA group weekly, and usually don't want to go but totally am glad after I go. I read the AA big book in my early days, and am now reading it again. I also read every horror story written by survivors to get as freaked out as I could, and so far I'm still sober. Do I struggle? Yes, but I pray, and reach out to other AA members, or read and take it one day at a time. Good luck and Welcome.

I got sober, just by using this online group. AA is too religious for me.

I was scared shitless because of my job, my kids, my community to attend AA.

One day I walked in. It’s now like walking into Starbucks and seeing a friend. You’re both there for the coffee.

If you want to quit, and I’m not sure you do yet, I’d find AA.

I like you have noticed over the last years it is getting worse. I went to AA and didn't feel comfortable there. Also its like everyone at your church knows your business. This is why i joined this group!

In my home group there are two doctors who are members. Those are the only two I know of because they are friends of mine. I am sure there are other members of various professions there as well.

I remember when I first thought about quitting. I was worried about what others would think of me so I continued drinking and self destructing with the bottle. Finally, I hit my low. I lost my job, my wife was ready to crucify me, and I had severe financial problems. That was when I went into detox through no choice of my own. I was forced to go by law enforcement. Then came my introduction to AA which saved my life. That was 10 years ago this feb. Today I have a great life and I have never been happier.

Don't worry about what others think of you. To me, going to AA is like going to the doctor. I was being treated for the disease of alcoholism and it has worked for millions. It will work for you to if you want it.

God Bless

Hey there. Welcome to the community! I can understand how you feel about not feeling able to join a community support group do to your circumstances. This is new for me too on DS. Do you feel safe to let us know what happened when you realized there was a problem? Was it a specific event or did you just start feeling crappy more and couldn't rebound anymore?

I just joined myself. Idk any other way I can start so I’m starting w this. My schedule is too hectic I’m not sure I could commit to a weekly meeting. I’m hoping this helps me through. I’m really at the end of my rope with this and hope I can just kick this and start to feel better again

Can you confide in a trusted friend to hold you accountable? I have tried many times on my own and haven't gotten more than 2 years sobriety but 5 years ago I joined a group known as Celebrate Recovery (Christian 12 step program- it is for all hurts, habits and hang-ups (I started with my hurts (past child abuse and divorce and there after a year realized I was using alcohol among other things to escape the pain), I now have 3 years of complete sobriety for I began just not using to escape which I have 4 years of sobriety for that. You can also order 12 step material offline and begin searching where it stems from and don't do it alone.... God and someone else even Jesus had 12 disciples with 3 being very close friends.

I have a disease of perception. "I can't possibly go to AA b/c I might see someone there." That's how i thought and that effing stupid "logic" could've killed me. If you go to AA and stick around you will meet people from ALL walks of life. No one gives a s*^t who you are, just that you are there. If you're schedule is too busy for AA then you are probably not at a point where AA could help you anyways. I was there too and finally drank myself to a point where my schedule ALWAYS has room for AA. ALWAYS.

Hello, friend! I believe that the first step toward freedom is admitting you need help, so you’ve done the right thing. Like the other have suggested, I encourage you to identify the nearest support group and sign up. Sending prayers for you, asking the Lord to free you from the hold that alcohol has on your life and guide you to seek the assistance you need. Stay strong, okay?

I was on here before and went on my way to stupidity, but back at it again. Feeling pretty good, Staying busy helps and exercise. After 11 years of being sober, not sure how I wound up drinking again, but determined to do it again.

Hang in there and keep trying. Tonite has been my problem as everyone is gone and just me...thats when I get into trouble so I hopped on here and already the feeling has passed, at least for now. Dont give up, I know it can be done. My heart is with you.

Welcome to the group and well done for realising you need help. I am much the same as I live in a small community and work in a profession where I would want to remain anonymous and not be face to face with someone I know. I see my counsellor regularly and I find that is helpful to have that 1-1 support. But I know most people here have found the best support via AA or similar groups to deal with the underlying reasons why they drink. Wish you all the best in your recovery :-)