I'm an alcoholic, and starting tomorrow I'm not letting myself drink
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How are you doing so far tonight?0
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Thank you for posting. I hope you are doing OK tonight! I have had similar fears lately for myself and my partner and not sure what I will do about it. Would love to be your friend and offer support!0
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ellenldunn33 wrote: »Oh, and 1 more thing: withdrawal from alcohol is a very serious health risk. Not trying to instill any fear, but there are people who have died from detoxing on their own without medical supervision, so please be careful
I appreciate your kind words. I'm prepared for any withdrawal symptoms. Thank you!0 -
Thank you for sharing this:-) Its very hard to quit drinking when you've been a functioning alcoholic for so long. You will have your ups and downs. I hope your husband supports you through this life change. I, too, was an alcoholic. It runs in my family. Friend me if you want support. I'm with you 110% !! Good luck!!!!1
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My dad died as a result of his alcoholism. I was 5. I am now 45 and my 17 year old son is a recovering addict. Please please get help so that you can stay sober. It may be harder than you think but YOU CAN DO IT. I am not wording it right--you should be so proud to admit you need to make this change and then go for it, I just hope you know you deserve the help--it's out there--go get it--take it if you need it. There is no shame in needing help--it's a tough journey but you can do it. Prayers coming your way. Stay sober for yourself first, but your family will benefit too. One of my best friends has 11 months sober. You can do this.2
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Seeking professional help is wise. Eventually it will take your health.1
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Just wanted to wish you best wishes. I used to drink alot, we used to go away for weekends with another couple and had to look at the photos to see where we had been, as we were all so drunk. I stopped for years then started to have a few but have stopped again now as i dont like the taste any more xx good luck1
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As others have said. AA is a wonderful fellowship. You have taken the first step. I like many am cross addicted and those addictions have changed the trajectory of my life. I'm now a single father but I'm a better more present father. My sobriety has brought me clarity and I applaud you.
We are here to serve so FR me if you'd like if not, I truly wish you peace on your journey.
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Keep it up1
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Want worked for me. Don't drink, live a spiritual life, live a healthy life, make meetings, creat new habits and stay away from active drinkers or friends that still drink specially away from liquor store and bars. Then step into action for each category. I do meetings and out into action the program and suggested work. Get up in mornings and pray for help and leave my will on the side witch is not that good specially when I pick up a beer and obey higher power will. Joined church. Read spiritual books and books of self improvement. Take long walks. Take my son to the park. Have more family time and momements. Make a new menu of healthy food. Salads, fruit, protein shakes , meat but beef, a lot of water and more. Nothing is impossible in this life. We accomplish what we want and desire. Not just with ideas but putting them into action. Change is hard....specially when we have a familiar routine life We don't want to change. But with little new habits and creating a new life style...baby steps....little by little we will change and like our new improved self.!!! Hope I helped and good luck on your new journey. And don't forget...while drinking NOTHING HAPPEN TO ME YET....I Still had my job...yet. I still didn't have a blackout yet.....and on and on those years or there waiting to pop out.1
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You've made the hardest step. Well done to you. I used to drink a lot until I started having blackouts. Now I rarely have a drink & don't really enjoy it. My father in law was an alcoholic until his heart attack & he stopped for good then. He even beat cancer afterwards. Nobody should judge someone for something, in my eyes it's an illness. It's very brave of you to speak up & embrace change, I wish you the best2
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Have you looked into Women for Sobriety? It is an online community for women (men are welcome too) and has a completely different approach than AA. It can support AA, so you can do both. But it is a really great supportive community filled with wonderful women. Check out their website and log on to the message boards. Life changing.1
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Congratulations on taking the first step and admitting you have a problem. I hope you were able to stick with your plan last night and that you're feeling okay today. Addiction is a powerful foe. It's going to be a fight but we're all here for you to offer any support that we can.1
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Best Wishes Hun! The desision to make a change is difficult in itself. Go get it girl!1
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Wishing you the best!1
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Been there! Sent you a message. I lost more than 40 lbs cutting out drinking and smoking. I'' now addicted to the happiness and energy my healthy life brings me. I'm proud of you from your post - I know that's weird coming from a stranger. But internalizing and seeking help for yourself, that's the biggest/hardest step you can take.3
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That is great. But, I suggest you get professional help as well. You are fooling yourself if you think no one knows how much you drink.1
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Two days in... How you doing, girl?1
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I hope you're doing well. My husband has been sober for 2 years now. He went to an AA meeting nearly every day for the first year & still goes to several a week. I would say to focus more on sobriety than losing weight right now.1
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I was going through the same up until a week ago. I wasn't drinking beer, unfortunately I was drinking vodka a 1/2 gal a week for months. I considered myself a functional alcoholic too. Because I never let it interfere with my life. I wait till I get home get my son fed showered and ready for his next day then put him to bed. After he's asleep I go on my porch n drink till I feel drunk then fall asleep. Do it all over again the next day. Gained 30lbs. I downloaded this app exactly 2 weeks ago. Sunday before last finished my bottle and said I'm done. ....thanks for sharing something I was so shamed of. Thank God I made this life change. I know I was drinking from boredom because since that Sunday I haven't had the urge to buy a bottle of anything...n lost 6lbs in the process. We got this girl!!!8
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