I'm an alcoholic, and starting tomorrow I'm not letting myself drink
yellownickel
Posts: 21 Member
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
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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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!4
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I have no advice at all, but still wishing you good luck. You can absolutely do this.6
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Kudos to you!!!!
You can do it, kick it girl Life is to valuable to waste it!3 -
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. 2
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I sent you a friend request. I would be glad to support your efforts at recovery8
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Congratulations! Make sure to be safe, and watch out for DTs! You can do this!1
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Thank you all for your kind words. It really and truly means a lot. Up until a few minutes ago, my husband was the only one that knew. I don't think my 12-year-old son even knows -- I wait to start drinking every night until he's asleep, even if that means I'm up until 3am.
I have to say, I feel a little less shaken already. The kindess of strangers really is something.
And @itsalifestylenotadiet , I'm sorry about your kitty. I'll be thinking about you. I sent you a request, but right now that's not important.
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Best wishes!2
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You're right 6-12 beers per day is a lot of calories. You might want to check in with a doctor. There's a medication they can prescribe that makes alcohol taste unpalatable. I forget what it's called but it makes a sip of beer taste like a mouthful of yeast.5
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Congrats on starting your journey! You got this! 2
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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!2 -
@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.2 -
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 0
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I'm with you! I've been in a similar way for a while. Glad to hear I'm not alone3
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You can do it! Just don't give up. Best of luck to you.4
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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.13
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Thank you, @nutmegoreo. I met with my doc on Friday, so I know what to expect for the most part.
I appreciate your concen 8 -
You can do it, yellownickle. You made the first, most difficult, step.4
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yellownickel wrote: »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.2 -
Good luck.
Don't be afraid to seek help in this.2 -
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 support2
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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.Shawshankcan wrote: »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.3 -
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.1
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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.3
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I'm going to have to be judgemental...and my judgement is that you are incredibly courageous to be so honest and incredibly wise to make the changes now, whilst you can!
I wish you the very best of luck and happiness for your new future.14 -
RosemaryBronte wrote: »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?2 -
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!1 -
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!!!!!!!!!!!!3
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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
Congratulations on 12 weeks! No, I haven't joined an AA group yet. This week I will.
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