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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Pavlov7 07/06/2016

Hello, I am new to posting on DS and to my sobriety. Recently I started to notice I was going down a dark path with my drinking and decided to quit. It's been two weeks and I feel fantastic. I've been working out and reading every day and my overall mood has been better. I haven't had a desire to drink, not even on the 4th of July. I do have issues with anxiety and I'm terrified I'm going to lose my focus and drive and start drinking again. I tried going to AA and did not like it. I don't like crowds, public speaking, and talking to new people. I am in the process of getting a therapist since I recently got new insurance. Are there any other tips people have for keeping their sobriety going? I never hit a "rock bottom" or had anything really bad happen as a result of drinking, but I know things would have gotten worse if I had kept going down that road.

citychick2011 07/11/2016

In addition to counseling, I'd join a good yoga studio for classes! Huggles

stickywick 07/11/2016

welcome. posting here is a great first step. It helped me to see how serious my drinking really was. When I tried to quit, and I tried so many times, I'd feel great, I'd start to "think" I had it, and then after a few weeks, or a few months, I'd have just "a glass of wine." Problem was and is that I never wanted a glass of wine. i wanted the bottle and then more. So I'd start with a glass and quickly I was back drinking every night till I passed out. I didnt have any consequences either --- except the horrible demoralization of lying to myself, and of missing out on days and days because I was hung over and though I "functioned" I felt like crap. the price finally got too high and I went to a counseler. He suggested I try a few drugs to keep me from drinking like Antabuse -- I balked. Went back to nightly drinking. things kept getting worse, I felt like shit, and I went to AA. I havent had a drink since -- 3/27/2011 was my last drink.
I know AA isnt for everyone -- but it saved my life. Maybe try a few other meetings? If not, get a therapist who specializes in addiction and then talk to her/him honestly. I never gave therapy a chance till i got sober with AA.

jstsng 07/12/2016

You brought me back to my early endeavors in quitting. In short, you don't know how to handle life without alcohol, that is what is terrifying you now. Don't rush, this can take time; my journey took me more than 3 years, and is still going. You have to get rid of the fear, otherwise you will live live based on fear, and will feel miserable. What helped me go over the wall was DS, and quite a few books.

itsjustme8 07/12/2016

I'm glad I logged on this morning. I wish I had two weeks of sobriety under my belt.

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