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Hello to all. I've been drinking for about a year after 5 years of no drinking. I quit on my own for those 5 years, but I decided last year, "I miss drinking, I miss hanging out with people who drink, etc..." Most of these people were moderate drinkers, so I thought, "I can moderate after 5 years of nothing!" Before I knew it, I was getting slammed - blackouts, hangovers, all the stuff that made me want to quit in the first place. During this year of drinking, I've developed an interest in "wine tasting," which has led to drinking many bottles - much more potent than beer! I've been to work a few times with quite a hangover going. I now have a girlfriend who has been somewhat tolerant of my heavier nights, but she is concerned - this past weekend at a bar, while "tasting" many wines, I told her to shut up, don't remember why. It seems that alcohol makes me into a person I don't want to be, who I am not. There have been 2 occasions where I needed a drink at lunch during workdays, just so I could "relax" and "feel better." I would love to hear someone relate to this sort of situation? I want to quit again, so any advice or input is much welcome. Thanks!
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