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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Taradactyl 01/15/2010

Day 12. Been to a mtg already today. The past week, I went from top o' the world to wtf! I am trying to follow my own advice and stay positive. I am trying to dismiss negative thoughts and drinking thoughts and doing okay with it, but shit is starting to boil over. "Dismissing it" is starting to feel like "stuffing it". I have conflicting emotions and just don't know how to feel or counter how I think I feel. I'm angry and frustrated because I don't know what I'm angry at. I am confused. I can't solve "it" if I don't understand "it".

I get like this and am embarrassed to even admit what upsets me. The slightest criticism and I am in a tailspin even if it's deserved.

Anger, frustration, confusion... What do I do with these emotions? How do you cope? All I want to do is make it go away.

gjm 01/15/2010

It took along time to get to the place your at & its going to take time to get to be there ya want to me. Its normal most have been through the same.

Guarantee ya one thing if you don't pick up the 1st drink IT WILL GET BETTER!

deleted_user 01/15/2010

Yeah for you!! I am in awe. You are an inspiration! I am very serious, I applaud you.

deleted_user 01/15/2010

You know what Anna. You are an intelligent woman, but that can work against ya. You will talk yourself outta a wet papwer bag.

Peace my sista'

deleted_user 01/15/2010

Olive, I love your plan! Good for you, sounds like the want is becoming more than the need! :) I'm tickled pink to read that..hee hee..

deleted_user 01/15/2010

That sober weekend will feel great, trust me. You got what it takes, I can see it in ya

deleted_user 01/15/2010

I pray and meditate. It works wonders for me.

deleted_user 01/15/2010

The fact that all you want to do is to make your emotions go away is what is going to get you in trouble. Being sober no matter what means feeling anger, frustration , confusion and dealing with it head on. You are a courageous person, of that I am sure. Muster up some of that courage and face your demons-you will see that they cannot hurt you, paper dragons they are!

deleted_user 01/15/2010

You can see it coming now- that's an improvement and a good tool. Stay the course HowTo - like GJM said, it took awhile to get to this point. Getting through it is a necessary ......it will hep you reach the next level.

The emotions get easier, but you have to actually feel them before you can deal with them. They get quieter with time.

deleted_user 01/15/2010

I used to drink when I became very tired.....now....I actually lay down an take a nap! Sounds simplistic but give in to your feelings....let them out...cry if you want to cry...pout if you want to pout...sleep if your tired. Someone mentioned writing them down...do it...come on to DS and comment on every thread!!! stay and play....ANYTHING but drink!!

hugs d

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