As I posted elsewhere, I haven't been doing well lately. To be blunt, I'm a wreck, LOL - emotionally, mentally, physically... my relationships are suffering too.
BUT:
Two years ago, I finally accepted that I had a very real problem: alcohol addiction... and, way past the end of my tether, I set out to find a solution.
While working on my current mess of a situation, it dawned on me today that the effort I've been investing in recovery has been paying off. Throughout my latest meltdown, getting plastered never crossed my mind.
Alcohol is not a solution or an option for me - this simple idea has made itself at home within my -very thick- skull, and is now a part of my reality. I've learned to accept my limitations.
(BTW, this is not intended to be a self-congratulatory "
for Matt" thread.)
My intention is to encourage our newcomers as well as our regular members:
Please, do not give up, there are many options: SR, AA, SMART, Lifering, therapy, prayer, IOP, rehab, meditation,
exorcism ;-) ... If one doesn't work out, keep trying, do whatever it takes.
What is working for me -and many others in this community- basically boils down to peer support: I couldn't do it alone.
If you're reading this as a guest and need help, sign up right now - don't be like me, I used SR.com as my browser homepage and lurked -usually drunk- for 3 years before finally deciding to become a member.
And.. this community probably saved my life.
It doesn't matter if you're a guest or a long time member, if you are struggling with addiction,
PLEASE REACH OUT! You'll be doing yourself a favour -probably the biggest favour of your life- and you will also be helping us out. Never stop reaching out, you are not alone.
Just reach out.
Please?