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Not so Merry Go Round

Needhelp4me2quit
Needhelp4me2quit

I have been here before. I have stopped, and started, and stopped, and started more times that I care to recall.


There comes this point when I'm drinking, that I do something stupid, or I scare myself, or both - and I swear to get off booze, or at least drink moderately (one drink in a day). This time is the same. I drank so much that I passed out before dinner. It was after midnight before I could pull myself together enough to get up and get into pj's and bed. My heart also feels "funny" - like it's straining. I don't have a clear memory of what happened last night after I started drinking. I was at home the whole time, so that's a plus.


Anyway . . . I'm going to start reading posts again, and see if I can get my act back together. I am officially admitting that I have a PROBLEM with booze. It's not my friend. I keep thinking that it's a "treat" - but it's actually poison.


Thanks for listening.

NevadaGuy
NevadaGuy
I used to say "Quitting is easy. I've done it dozens of times". I am hoping that this is my final time that I have to say "I quit". In the past I have made these deals with myself like I will only have one drink a day, maybe 2-3 on special occasions etc. It always goes back to drinking too much. I am on day 23 and holding. Good luck with your journey. Come back here to get support. I a, thinking of going to AA for more support.
PJ54
PJ54
Hello Needhelp4me2quit,

When I needednelp4me2quit, I had to be willing to do what I said I would never do.
I went to AA meetings.

If you are an alcoholic, you cannot drink safely - end of story.
What are you going to do differently this time to make sure you don’t end up back in the same place again?
Kevin105
Kevin105
Most of us here have been on the same merry go round that you describe. But eventually we found the guilt and shame too much to bear and sought help. In some cases an arrest or divorce helped or forced to expedite our decision. You sound unhappy with your life and ready to make a decision. I truly hope you do. AA is a resource I highly recommend to anyone beginning their walk in sobriety. It’s hard to do on your own and why not utilize a group that can support you during this challenging time? Wishing you the best in finding the new life that awaits you!
Impermanence
Impermanence
There has to be a commitment without reservations. I learned that the hard way. When a bad situation arose, I told myself, anyone would drink if this happened to the. The fact i that I needed to face my problems, rather than run away from them with drink. I am an old guy also. I quit in my 60s. I can't remember the year, because the dates are not that important. The important thing is that regardless of age anyone can quit, if they are willing to not take that first drink. As the days go on it becomes easier not to drink.
Follow you spirit, not the spirit of alcohol. I was able to quit without AA or other support groups. I have always been a lone wolf. You have to decide which is the best way for you.
1is2many
1is2many
Wow I can remember this feeling like it was yesterday. I thought booze was the solution, but it was actually the problem.

I quit a million times but the lure of oblivion was just too great. I needed help and was able to find ways to cope in aa. I also found a bunch of friends and together we help each other stay sober.

Alcohol is a drug. I was hopelessly addicted. I’m not today. There is a way but you have to take an action. Because doing the same thing will get the same result.

1is2many
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