Originally Posted by
August252015 
Glad you are here.
Not to put more words in Dee's mouth, my question would be the same as his - what is your plan? By that I can say that what I mean is an action plan not based on just learning from past mistakes so to speak (there is actually a part of the BB that addresses just this concept)...So literally, we need just what you said "alternative methods" [than drinking] to deal with anxiety, and life as a whole.
Mine is AA- plus a great psych, plus a strong support system, plus maintenance meds, plus good self-care, plus...people have different programs of choice, but the vast majority of us find a tangible IRL plan (some use just SR, as they can share) to be a critical component of getting- and STAYING- sober and living in recovery.
Best to you. Hope you make this your last start.
I don't have a psych, and there's no option for one either I'm afraid. I have a good support network, but my family don't see my drinking as a problem. I'm on anxiety medications.
I wouldn't attend AA. That's a personal choice. I'm a stoic man and a recluse by choice. I'm not one to share my weaknesses, or personal history, with people in real life. Tbh I hate other people ha ha. I like how I can remain anonymous and get support from others going through a similar situation.
Right now I'm back exercising, and eating good. I'm working solid on my projects and keeping clients happy. I am finding life enjoyable and finding my productivity has shot through the roof. Almost done day 4 and still feeling fantastic. I am seeing a completely different withdrawal process with this one. Although I slipped up many times those slip ups are the reason why I'm finding it much easier.
To me a slip up means I wasn't mentally strong enough to deal with the withdrawal. It means there's still issues in my life that are causing me to want to drink. When that happens for me it's a time to reflect and change. No amount of support, or money spent, is going to fix my alcoholism until I'm actually ready to deal with it myself.
And that's where I'm at now. I'm ready to deal with it.