I'm an alcoholic, and starting tomorrow I'm not letting myself drink

yellownickel
yellownickel Posts: 21 Member
edited December 2 in Motivation and Support
Doesn't get much more honest than that, huh?

I've been a 'functioning' alcoholic for about 9 years now. I call myself functioning because I've never missed or been late to a single day of work, I don't drink until I black out, I don't drink all day long, I'm not in debt because of how much I drink, and most of my friends and family don't have a clue. But I can't go a single day without a drinking. I've tried multiple times and have been unsuccessful.
I know that most of my weight can be attributed to alcohol. I am constantly active. I eat healthy. But I'm still overweight. I drink between 6-12 beers every day that are incredibly high in sugar, sodium and calories. So it's time to accept the fact that I won't lose the weight if I don't change my habits.

I'm looking for help because this is all new territory for me. If you can offer non-judgemental help, send me a request.

Thanks :)
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  • carefreekitties
    carefreekitties Posts: 7 Member
    edited June 2016
    It sounds like you've got a good plan going. You saw something that you wanted to change and you are taking a huge step. You've got this!
  • BurnWithBarn2015
    BurnWithBarn2015 Posts: 1,026 Member
    Kudos to you!!!!

    You can do it, kick it girl Life is to valuable to waste it!
  • itsalifestylenotadiet
    itsalifestylenotadiet Posts: 120 Member
    Hello and thank goodness for you. I would love to connect with you but I have a kitty passing in my arms at the moment and it's hard to type one handed. I have never been an alcoholic but my children's father passed from the disease so I have lots of experience from the other side. If you would like and need someone to talk too, please message me and i'll get to it as soon as I can. Good luck, you can do it. :)
  • BlendaBrenda
    BlendaBrenda Posts: 75 Member
    Congratulations! Make sure to be safe, and watch out for DTs! You can do this!
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Best wishes!
  • lenoresdream
    lenoresdream Posts: 522 Member
    Congrats on starting your journey! You got this! :)
  • OlyCapitalChick
    OlyCapitalChick Posts: 236 Member
    I hope the best for you. I am in the throws of watching a friend go from a "you" to nonfunctional version of what you describe. The calories also got this person. Which makes it additionally hard (feeling fat helps no one!).

    I don't have much advice, learning about this stuff now. But from what I can tell, getting to the root of "why" you started or continue to consume the beers is key. Surfacing it like you are, is also key. Connecting with folks who have been there before and don't drink now is also key.

    congrats on your new journey!
  • yellownickel
    yellownickel Posts: 21 Member
    @OlyCapitalChick, I'm sorry about your friend. I understand and see how hard it can be to go from where I am to where it sounds like your friends is. I hope they can save themselves before it gets to be too late. Truly.

    Thank you.
  • joserw15
    joserw15 Posts: 10 Member
    I would say switch to hard liquor and ice. Whiskey on the rocks or whatever. ETHANOL does not get stored as far. Beer has carbs which is calories. I'm sure you know that. I'm not the right guy for advice. Best of luck though and add me if you'd like :smile:
  • JP_909
    JP_909 Posts: 816 Member
    I'm with you! I've been in a similar way for a while. Glad to hear I'm not alone
  • dlkfox
    dlkfox Posts: 463 Member
    You can do it! Just don't give up. Best of luck to you.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    <3
  • pdxwine
    pdxwine Posts: 389 Member
    You can do it, yellownickle. You made the first, most difficult, step.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    Thank you, @nutmegoreo. I met with my doc on Friday, so I know what to expect for the most part.

    I appreciate your concen :)

    I'm so glad for that. All the best to you. I wish you well.
  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    Good luck.

    Don't be afraid to seek help in this.
  • PTSDUK
    PTSDUK Posts: 276 Member
    you've taken the biggest step by admitting to yourself that you have an issue. I have been on the wagon now for 12 weeks. I suffer from PTSD and was hiding in a bottle, but l was getting worse. I take it youve joined AA for their support
  • missh1967
    missh1967 Posts: 661 Member
    edited June 2016
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    Please reach out to your doctor for support on this. I have seen many people going through withdrawals, and several were drinking less than you do. No judgment here, I just want you to be safe while you make this transition. Withdrawals can range in intensity and can be pretty brutal for some. Develop a plan that includes knowing what signs and symptoms to look out for and have hubby support you when/if these things start happening. Early symptoms can be fairly mild, but they can get pretty bad. Best of luck to you.
    Good luck.

    Don't be afraid to seek help in this.

    Yes! Please be careful. Detoxing can be dangerous. If you find you are unable to do it alone, please don't be afraid to get help from a detox facility. When we have detox patients, we have to be careful of seizures and certain heart arrhythmias.
  • Gerbsxyng412
    Gerbsxyng412 Posts: 86 Member
    sending you hugs and prayers, I am here for support as I used to be and my father still is. I am very proud of you for having the courage to quit.
  • RosemaryBronte
    RosemaryBronte Posts: 103 Member
    Several members of my family gave up alcoholism by going to Alcoholics Anonymous. They say that the support and encouragement they get from their AS group has transformed their lives as well as enabling them to live free from alcohol.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,349 Member
    Several members of my family gave up alcoholism by going to Alcoholics Anonymous. They say that the support and encouragement they get from their AS group has transformed their lives as well as enabling them to live free from alcohol.

    We have a good friend who drank a fair bit but never had it interfere with his life, but when he decided to quit, he started AA. He reckons it's the best thing he's done. Maybe give it a try?
  • wolfgirl78
    wolfgirl78 Posts: 55 Member
    Be safe with your abstinence! I have a very good friend who was and alcoholic like you, functioning, and he went into the hospital for something else not alcohol related and went into withdrawal.

    Good luck!
  • kuhndog61
    kuhndog61 Posts: 23 Member
    Send me a friend request if you would like support. I would love to help any way I can. I am an alcoholic too and THERE IS A SOLUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!
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