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.

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lemon88 10/19/2015

Can anyone make me feel better after relapsing... It had been so long. Then a friend was drinking vodka in front of me and I just gave in, and it spiraled out of control. I'm so ashamed. I feel horrible... Sorry I know this isn't a helpful post, but I don't know where to turn to.

jeffneedshelp 10/20/2015

If you don't change anything, nothing will change.

You need to work a program and be around strong alcoholics who easily win the war every day.

Abstinence isn't a solution.

Take some accountability. If you are powerless over alcohol, start on the road to recovery in AA.

LostGirl99 10/21/2015

I feel that. That annoying little voice always wants you to think you can have just one... Just one... and that turns into "however many to pass out" - Stand back up and realize you now have one more piece of ammunition in your arsenal against that evil little voice.

Good Luck!!!!

zigzzagz65 10/21/2015

You went a long time without drinking. So get up, forgive yourself and go another long time without drinking. You can do it. If you need to get programmed, do that, but whatever you do don't give yourself a mental beat down over this. Forgive others, forgive yourself, move forward.
Btw, some anxiety and depression is to be expected after a hard night of drinking. Drink lots of water, take your take some B vitamins if you've got any and you'll feel mentally much better in a day or two provided you keep out of any more trouble.

mrtame1 10/22/2015

I don't think there is a right or wrong, a real biggie is not to beat yourself up too much over the relapse.
You drank, you feel bad, but you knew you would. Stick around on here, get angry, howl at the moon, talk it out. Then 'Chuck it in the fuck it bucket'.
You stopped in the first place, think how hard it's been, but you did it. This is a blip, nothing more.
Chalk it up & move on, we all know how tough it can be & you are not on your own.

kookoobrutus 10/24/2015

After each relapse my resolve got stronger to quit. 12 step program helped me and it may help you. D.S. is a great compliment to any other stop using program. You can do it.

ExJerseyGirl2 10/24/2015

How are you doing, Lemon?

i hope you've been able to let go of the guilt and the shame so you can get back on track.

andrealambert 10/24/2015

In rehab they said to us, "Everyone deserves the dignity of their process." Your process involves this relapse. Just pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and try again. You can do it!

You are in the right place, an Alcoholism support group on the Internet is a good place to process your relapse. Feel free to vent. We will listen.

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