Hi. When I realized my drinking was out of control it was the first time I got honest about MY drinking. I started making promises to myself that I will stop drinking and they all ended up drinking again and again. I then approached AA for help and was given an outline of what sober people did to stay sober. Asking anyone for help was not the way I functioned so I had difficulty with it and continued to suffer until my pain was enough to consider it. I began by asking someone who had some sober time and finally taking suggestions offered.
This was back before the internet and AA was the only game in town so immersing myself into not drinking AND working towards recovery I started to get better along with my life.
Anyone can do it if we want to and become disciplined to not pick up the first drink, no matter what.
BE WELL