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.
Today is day one.
I have to do it this time.
My Dr. told me that if I dont quite, I will die of Esophagal Cancer. I have precancerous cells in my throat already from years of alcohol abuse.
That was 3 months ago, im still drinking every night (not tonight!).
My boss is going to fire me. I know it. Too much work not being done because I am hung over all the time. I got promoted 2 months ago and I told myself I would stop...no way im losing this once in a lifetime job because of alcohol...
Still I drank.
I will lose my son.
Its just a matter of time before I get a DWI. When I do my ex is going to take my custody away. Supervised visits is what ill get.
Im going to catch something.
I do risky things sexually when im drunk. Its a miracle i havent caught anything.
Tomorrow im going to a meeting. Havent been to one in over a year (last time I tried to stop).
Please Lord give me strength to do this. I want to live. I want to see what I can become without alcohol controlling my life.
Please..
I have to do it this time.
My Dr. told me that if I dont quite, I will die of Esophagal Cancer. I have precancerous cells in my throat already from years of alcohol abuse.
That was 3 months ago, im still drinking every night (not tonight!).
My boss is going to fire me. I know it. Too much work not being done because I am hung over all the time. I got promoted 2 months ago and I told myself I would stop...no way im losing this once in a lifetime job because of alcohol...
Still I drank.
I will lose my son.
Its just a matter of time before I get a DWI. When I do my ex is going to take my custody away. Supervised visits is what ill get.
Im going to catch something.
I do risky things sexually when im drunk. Its a miracle i havent caught anything.
Tomorrow im going to a meeting. Havent been to one in over a year (last time I tried to stop).
Please Lord give me strength to do this. I want to live. I want to see what I can become without alcohol controlling my life.
Please..
I use to think 1-2 a week was good. I have been hitting upwards of 3 meetings a day.
Go sober, listen, contribute(im still working on this).
I am on day one too. but i kept going to meetings, and they are getting better and better. I actually take something a way with me from every damn meeting no matter how small.
Listen, don't pick it apart, I am a master at picking things apart and looking what is wrong instead of what is right.
Good luck
I am gonna make a post next you might relate to.
Best
I never thought I would be the type of drinker that developed 'wet brain' but there is no doubt it is happening.
I forget things all the time. Names of people I see every day, appointments, phone #'s..etc etc... Its scary.
I am looking forward to a clearer brain. The mental fog lifting will be a great bonus to my life.
A little thing like dying never scared me much - but I do hope this scares you. The survival rate for Esophageal Cancer is very low. If you want to live you need to get sober.
Good luck,
Please also come back here as you are an alcoholic like every person in the group, you are one of use and you have the opportunity to embrace a life of recovery. Post multiple times a day if it helps you. There are also other alcholoism related groups on this site so poke around and look for them too - you'll gain even more exposure to alcoholism recovery stories, wisdom and support.
WELCOME HOME.
Peace!
Karen
It's great that you have the foresight to recognize all you have to lose by continuing to drink. Having great reasons to stop will hopefully keep you motivated on your journey to quitting. Sending positive thoughts your way!