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

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  • Golbat
    Golbat Posts: 276 Member
    How are you doing so far tonight?
  • radiosilents
    radiosilents Posts: 223 Member
    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! :)
  • yellownickel
    yellownickel Posts: 21 Member
    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!
  • bhurley100
    bhurley100 Posts: 201 Member
    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!!!!
  • drabbits2
    drabbits2 Posts: 179 Member
    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.
  • bellabonbons
    bellabonbons Posts: 705 Member
    Seeking professional help is wise. Eventually it will take your health.
  • StephanieJane2
    StephanieJane2 Posts: 191 Member
    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 luck
  • jayele72
    jayele72 Posts: 51 Member
    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.

    Love
  • rempejeff
    rempejeff Posts: 46 Member
    Keep it up
  • JimTreloGreek989
    JimTreloGreek989 Posts: 1 Member
    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.
  • danhib
    danhib Posts: 290 Member
    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 best
  • perezke
    perezke Posts: 45 Member
    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.
  • StacyChrz
    StacyChrz Posts: 865 Member
    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.
  • Sami_lucky13
    Sami_lucky13 Posts: 1 Member
    Best Wishes Hun! The desision to make a change is difficult in itself. Go get it girl!
  • jfp420
    jfp420 Posts: 186 Member
    Wishing you the best!
  • mallygirl420
    mallygirl420 Posts: 66 Member
    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.
  • mickey2942
    mickey2942 Posts: 71 Member
    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.
  • cecsav1
    cecsav1 Posts: 714 Member
    Two days in... How you doing, girl? :)
  • amyk0202
    amyk0202 Posts: 666 Member
    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.
  • Golbat
    Golbat Posts: 276 Member
    jadiva83 wrote: »
    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!!!

    Wow! Good for you! That's just plain inspirational!!
  • TheBigFb
    TheBigFb Posts: 649 Member
    Bets of luck, its very brave of you to admit it. I hope it all goes well for you. Would you maybe think of contacting the AA?
  • zamphir66
    zamphir66 Posts: 582 Member
    For OP and for everyone else reading: reddit.com/r/stopdrinking is a great community.
  • suzyjane1972
    suzyjane1972 Posts: 612 Member
    yellownickel wrote: »
    cecsav1 wrote: »
    Two days in... How you doing, girl? :)

    Not too bad. Have a killer headache and REALLY craving this morning, so I'm going on a hike. :)

    Congrats on two days sober.
  • maryannamber
    maryannamber Posts: 22 Member
    Good luck on your journey!! My support goes out to you. There will be bumps in the road but know you can always come here for positive vibes and advice <3 Add me if you like. Im new here but believe in helping others to the best of my abilities.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    yellownickel wrote: »
    cecsav1 wrote: »
    Two days in... How you doing, girl? :)

    Not too bad. Have a killer headache and REALLY craving this morning, so I'm going on a hike. :)

    Thank you for the update. Congratulations. Day three is usually the really rough one. I'm glad you have a plan.
  • girl_inflames
    girl_inflames Posts: 374 Member
    edited June 2016
    I wish you the best of luck! The most I want to do is cut down on the drinking. I am definitely a black out drunk but it helps me cope with things (I feel like I'm mostly a functioning alcoholic as well). I'm not interested in stopping that, be it unhealthy or not. But I salute you on the strength to start your journey on sobriety!
  • rsleighty
    rsleighty Posts: 214 Member
    For the headache, be sure to drink plenty of water. Dehydration gets me every time. And best wishes to you!

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