EAP message - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

sadintennessee · 10-27-2009, 03:03 PM

I just got an email from EAP about drug free work place. I am a prime example of why "not to take an alcoholic to work." Not that I am drinking at work, but my drinking is really affecting my whole life, work, especially.

I know I need help but I do feel lost.

Mark75 · 10-27-2009, 03:10 PM

Welcome to SR....

When you are ready, introduce yourself a little more... Great place to start a journey of recovery!!

Mark

Charmie · 10-27-2009, 03:23 PM

welcome to sr.this place has been a great resource in my recovery.can you tell us a little more of your story? we are listening.

smacked · 10-27-2009, 03:35 PM

Welcome. Lots of people here have been where you are, and have quit and stayed quit. Stick around!

**CarolD** · 10-27-2009, 03:39 PM

Glad to see a new member....Welcome!

I see you enjoy reading I've not read
"Dry" ...are you finding it useful?

Here is a link to the book that convinced
me to quit drinking....."Under The Influence"

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...influence.html (Excerpts from "Under The Influence")

I do hope you find your way....

Recovery Really Rocks!

joedris · 10-27-2009, 04:43 PM

Well. If you're drinking is affecting your whole life and your work it's probably a good idea to do something about it. Depending on how much you drink (and don't lie, we can tell a mile away) may have a bearing in the solution. If your company's EAP is a good one, they may spring for an in-house rehab. But in any event, it's critical that you see your doctor and tell him what's going on. You may well need his help going through detox if the EAP folks won't spring for that.

And once you've detoxed, I suggest you go to some AA meetings. The aa number is in the phone book and is manned 24/7, so they can tell you where the closest meetings are. And go to several until you find one you're really comfortable with. And with that, my friend, you're off and running. Oh, one more thing, no more drinking. Sorry, it's part of being sober.

TheSunAlsoRises · 10-27-2009, 07:24 PM

Joe is right on the money... if you think its a problem--it is. Normal drinkers don't question there drinking patterns... Welcome there is a lot of support here

skid650 · 10-27-2009, 08:41 PM

Go to your EAP! Make an appointment! i made mine today. Your turn!

Wolfchild · 10-27-2009, 09:46 PM

barb dwyer · 10-27-2009, 09:53 PM

what's an EAP?

skid650 · 10-27-2009, 10:06 PM

Employee Assistance Program

Pboy · 10-28-2009, 04:08 PM

I'm seriously considering going to EAP tomorrow.

This year my absenteeism has grown exponentially. I told my boss I'm suffering from anxiety and chronic insomnia which is also true.

It also sounds better than saying I can't come in because I stayed out all night drinking.

joedris · 10-28-2009, 04:40 PM

Whoa! We may have started something here! It's a trend. No. It's a Movement!!! Ok everybody, if you haven't done so, but really should and are able to, go see your EAP. See what you've started, Sadintenn? Way to go!

caleb76 · 10-28-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadintennessee

I just got an email from EAP about drug free work place. I am a prime example of why "not to take an alcoholic to work." Not that I am drinking at work, but my drinking is really affecting my whole life, work, especially.

I know I need help but I do feel lost.

You may have heard this before. Look into AA in your area and talk to your doctor. I tried a lot of different ways to quit. I never could until I reached my hand out and let AA guide me to sobriety.

I know how you feel. I have been there.

10-27-2009, 03:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
sadintennessee Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	EAP message I just got an email from EAP about drug free work place. I am a prime example of why "not to take an alcoholic to work." Not that I am drinking at work, but my drinking is really affecting my whole life, work, especially. I know I need help but I do feel lost.

10-27-2009, 03:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mark75 Friend of Bill W. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Looking for snow Posts: 5,600	Welcome to SR.... When you are ready, introduce yourself a little more... Great place to start a journey of recovery!! Mark __________________ "Be Kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."....Philo of Alexandria "Your fear of the future is your greatest mistake." .... Stephen Kellogg

10-27-2009, 03:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
smacked Heathen Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: La La Land, USA Posts: 2,349	Welcome. Lots of people here have been where you are, and have quit and stayed quit. Stick around! __________________

10-27-2009, 03:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Glad to see a new member....Welcome! I see you enjoy reading I've not read "Dry" ...are you finding it useful? Here is a link to the book that convinced me to quit drinking....."Under The Influence" http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...influence.html (Excerpts from "Under The Influence") I do hope you find your way.... Recovery Really Rocks! __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

10-27-2009, 04:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
joedris Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 818	Well. If you're drinking is affecting your whole life and your work it's probably a good idea to do something about it. Depending on how much you drink (and don't lie, we can tell a mile away) may have a bearing in the solution. If your company's EAP is a good one, they may spring for an in-house rehab. But in any event, it's critical that you see your doctor and tell him what's going on. You may well need his help going through detox if the EAP folks won't spring for that. And once you've detoxed, I suggest you go to some AA meetings. The aa number is in the phone book and is manned 24/7, so they can tell you where the closest meetings are. And go to several until you find one you're really comfortable with. And with that, my friend, you're off and running. Oh, one more thing, no more drinking. Sorry, it's part of being sober. __________________ God, Please set aside all I think I know about myself, my disease, the Big Book, the 12 Steps, the Program, the people in the fellowship, spiritual terms, and especially about you God so I may have an open mind and a new experience with these things. Amen

10-27-2009, 03:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Charmie Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,322	welcome to sr.this place has been a great resource in my recovery.can you tell us a little more of your story? we are listening.

10-27-2009, 07:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheSunAlsoRises Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Traveling in Europe Posts: 414	Joe is right on the money... if you think its a problem--it is. Normal drinkers don't question there drinking patterns... Welcome there is a lot of support here __________________ May 25th 2009 The day when I finally got to step 0--This Crap has got to stop "There are many paths to God my son, I hope yours will not be too difficult." - Ben Her

10-27-2009, 08:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
skid650 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 36	Go to your EAP! Make an appointment! i made mine today. Your turn!

10-27-2009, 09:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wolfchild Disposable Hero Tournaments Won: 3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Being, ME Posts: 3,758 Blog Entries: 3	__________________ Any clean addict is a miracle and keeping the miracle alive is an ongoing process of awareness, surrender, and growth

10-27-2009, 09:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
barb dwyer same planet...different world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: butte mt Posts: 10,933 Blog Entries: 7	what's an EAP? __________________ Knowledge is knowing that tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in fruit salad.

10-27-2009, 10:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
skid650 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 36	Employee Assistance Program

10-28-2009, 04:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Pboy Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 83	I'm seriously considering going to EAP tomorrow. This year my absenteeism has grown exponentially. I told my boss I'm suffering from anxiety and chronic insomnia which is also true. It also sounds better than saying I can't come in because I stayed out all night drinking.

10-28-2009, 04:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
joedris Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 818	Whoa! We may have started something here! It's a trend. No. It's a Movement!!! Ok everybody, if you haven't done so, but really should and are able to, go see your EAP. See what you've started, Sadintenn? Way to go! __________________ God, Please set aside all I think I know about myself, my disease, the Big Book, the 12 Steps, the Program, the people in the fellowship, spiritual terms, and especially about you God so I may have an open mind and a new experience with these things. Amen

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode