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.
First I want to say to everyone here on DS, I truly wish everyone a sober and Happy Thanksgiving. The Holidays are a hard time for us. Alcohol is everywhere we go and is described as "cheer". We are tested more at this time of the year than any other in my opinion. I want to say to anyone that is "on the fence" and hanging on for dear life(some of us more than others) not to give in and use the holidays to drink like I did year after year. That merry-go-round is never ending. Before you know it it's summer again and your still drinking. This year is a great year to be sober during the Holidays. For anyone who hasn't had a sober season in a long time, this is your year to do it. And I'm here to tell you that you can. If your willing to do the work. That would be the best gift of all that you could give to yourself. Be good to yourself this year. It's time. We are all in this together.
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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Has anyone tried these supplements? Do they give MGers more quality of life by improving memory and overall well being?Thanks!Barbel
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Have a great Holiday all
Trickey
I don't mind being around alcohol some times. I know it is not safe for me to drink so I don't drink. I also know that there are people that can drink sociably because they do not suffer from my disease. So I expect alcohol around and I am not caught off guard. I check in with myself often when I do have to be around it and have gratitude for noticing that a lot of my AA friends are taking cakes this time of year also. So I celebrate the holidays with my sober friends too.
I am very well reminded of my last season drunk, as I was 49 years old and for the first time dis-invited to my sisters home due to her and the rest of the family's horror at what might happen that time. I agreed with them not to come, as I knew I was consumed by my sickness and had long ago lost any managablility in my life.
This was a humbling and dispiriting experience, as I sat home alone just sloshed, and in the cups of self-pity. Not pretty, inside or out.
I got into treatment the next month. It finally took.
Last year I was sober at holidays,and I was a bit nervous with family and no booze, but this year I feel relaxed and happy to move along with the festivities, of course always leaving myself an out if things or my emotions get dicey.
Have a nice time everyone!