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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Anchorage AK
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new to the board
Hello all,
I just wanted to say hello and let you all know that I am new to this board. Lately I have finally admitted to myself that I have a problem with alcohol. I'll be 26 on June 20th and I have had these thoughts lately to whether or not I have a problem with alcohol. I have drank alcohol consistenly ever since I was 17 or so. I'm afraid that if I continue to drink it will really catch up to me in the future. I am confindent that I will stop drinking, it will just take a little bit of will power. For the past 3 or 4 years I have drank beer probably 4 to 5 times a week. My drinking has not really effected my professionalism for work but I feel that I will be leading down a distructive path if I continue to drink. I'm hoping to do more activities than just going out downtown drinking with the boys and hanging out. Well, I just thought I had better get out some of my current feelings that I have been dealing with.
I just wanted to say hello and let you all know that I am new to this board. Lately I have finally admitted to myself that I have a problem with alcohol. I'll be 26 on June 20th and I have had these thoughts lately to whether or not I have a problem with alcohol. I have drank alcohol consistenly ever since I was 17 or so. I'm afraid that if I continue to drink it will really catch up to me in the future. I am confindent that I will stop drinking, it will just take a little bit of will power. For the past 3 or 4 years I have drank beer probably 4 to 5 times a week. My drinking has not really effected my professionalism for work but I feel that I will be leading down a distructive path if I continue to drink. I'm hoping to do more activities than just going out downtown drinking with the boys and hanging out. Well, I just thought I had better get out some of my current feelings that I have been dealing with.
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Zion, Illinois
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Hi Ya Rat,
I don't know what your idea of an alcoholic is but if you think you are alcoholic, you probably have good reason. It's something to check in to.
At any rate, this is a good place to come to. Don't forget to check out some AA meetings and get to know some folks there. If you tell them what you've told us, you'll get the help you need.
Take care and keep coming back.
I don't know what your idea of an alcoholic is but if you think you are alcoholic, you probably have good reason. It's something to check in to.
At any rate, this is a good place to come to. Don't forget to check out some AA meetings and get to know some folks there. If you tell them what you've told us, you'll get the help you need.
Take care and keep coming back.
we're all mad here!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: a padded room with bars
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Hi Rat, nice to meet ya
Like what Music said, if you think you belong here, you probably do.
You say....
Good for you! 
I'm glad to hear that you're taking steps before you have a bigger problem. Do check out some AA meetings... not only are they helpful for me, but they give me something to do.
Like what Music said, if you think you belong here, you probably do.
You say....
My drinking has not really effected my professionalism for work but I feel that I will be leading down a distructive path if I continue to drink. I'm hoping to do more activities than just going out downtown drinking with the boys and hanging out
I'm glad to hear that you're taking steps before you have a bigger problem. Do check out some AA meetings... not only are they helpful for me, but they give me something to do.
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Hello RatBones!
I am new to this forum too! I think it's neat that you can say out loud you have a problem with alcohol. When I was 26, I hadn't gotten there yet and turned into a full blown confessed alcoholic by age 31. Congratulations on seeing you have a problem and good luck with stopping in time!! [If you want to stay stopped and start getting itchy to start back again, there's help for that too! I found my help in AA.]
Nice to meet you!
Digits
I am new to this forum too! I think it's neat that you can say out loud you have a problem with alcohol. When I was 26, I hadn't gotten there yet and turned into a full blown confessed alcoholic by age 31. Congratulations on seeing you have a problem and good luck with stopping in time!! [If you want to stay stopped and start getting itchy to start back again, there's help for that too! I found my help in AA.]
Nice to meet you!
Digits
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: El Paso, Tx
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It's not a Gemini thing!
Hey Rats,
Thought I was having DejaVu! Just wanted to welcome you to the board. You sounded almost my twin when reading your post. Then nearly fell out of my chair when I saw we share the same birthday! I hope you will enjoy finding sobriety from one Gemini to another and realize it is a good choice. You will find as I am sure you have noticed an awesome group of people here.
Glad to see your taking the steps in discovering the real you!
Looking forward to getting to know you!
DIGITS:
Had missed welcoming you as well, please forgive! Glad your hear to share your alcholism with us. I know you'll find this a great place, and am not sure if you already started going to mtgs. but hope you'll consider that possibility. Congrats to you on your new found sobriety as welll!
See ya on the boards
Thought I was having DejaVu! Just wanted to welcome you to the board. You sounded almost my twin when reading your post. Then nearly fell out of my chair when I saw we share the same birthday! I hope you will enjoy finding sobriety from one Gemini to another and realize it is a good choice. You will find as I am sure you have noticed an awesome group of people here.
Glad to see your taking the steps in discovering the real you!
Looking forward to getting to know you!
DIGITS:
Had missed welcoming you as well, please forgive! Glad your hear to share your alcholism with us. I know you'll find this a great place, and am not sure if you already started going to mtgs. but hope you'll consider that possibility. Congrats to you on your new found sobriety as welll!
See ya on the boards
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Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Welcome, Ratbones....
You and I are in the same boat....the "newbies".....I hope I can offer encouragement to you as I have received at this site....there are WONDERFUL people logging into this site, offering assistance and knowledge. Best to you!
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Anchorage AK
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I want to thank you all for the warm welcome to this site. I am already feeling better only after not drinking for 4 days. I know that's not to long but it is a step in the right direction. I will keep you all posted and support all who looks for refuge on this site. Thank you all again for the welcome and I will be looking forward to reading all of the great insight this forum has to offer.
-Rat
-Rat
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Charleston S.C.
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Hi Ratbone, Welcome to the board. I am just returning back from another break out. I know I have a problem but, after I put time together I decide to try and control it. I just got out of the VA treatment here in Bedford, Mass. This time I intend to follow the program as it is suggested. Each time I go out I lose what I gained back and more. I am 55 now and at your young age I hope you can avoid what I've been through. I've been in and out since 1982. Anyway, I had second thoughts of returning to the board after failing again. I have found many friends and much help
on these boards as will you. I don't have a computer at home but, can check in when I go for aftercare at the VA. Already I feel a little better talking to you. Don W
on these boards as will you. I don't have a computer at home but, can check in when I go for aftercare at the VA. Already I feel a little better talking to you. Don W
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Join Date: May 2003
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Originally posted by MootPoint63
Congrats on the 4 days! You say its not a long time, but for the person living that 4 days, it really is a big deal!
Don't sell yourself short, Rat
Congrats on the 4 days! You say its not a long time, but for the person living that 4 days, it really is a big deal!
Don't sell yourself short, Rat
Drinking fruit juice regularly can help with the blood sugar. Various herbal teas may make it easier to sleep at night. And each day that you don't drink makes the next day easier!
I agree--don't sell yourself short. Congratulate yourself every day on what you've accomplished, notice the benefits of a clearer mind and body, and remember that the urge to drink diminishes in frequency and intensity as time goes by.
Thanks for posting!
Don S
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Ratbones hits the 4 day mark!!
Ratbones! Hi again!
FOUR DAYS?! THAT is great!! Don't judge it [ie, "it's only..."], it's YOUR four days without a drink.
Keep coming back, keep reading, keep posting, take it easy, take care of yourself and you don't have to drink today.
Digits
FOUR DAYS?! THAT is great!! Don't judge it [ie, "it's only..."], it's YOUR four days without a drink.
Keep coming back, keep reading, keep posting, take it easy, take care of yourself and you don't have to drink today.
Digits
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We both started on the same day!
Hi Ratbones.....I am on my 4th day, too....that gives me more encouragement to know that we are both at the same day....I'll keep checking in with you to see how you are doing....I am feeling all the things I have read here....jumpy, irritated, EXHAUSTED! but also "with it" for the first time in a long time....my memory is better and I am better able to handle things. Let's keep in touch....
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Yeah, I seem a little irritated lately and my concentration is a little bit jumbled but for the most part I feel good. Do you all ever get really bad tension headaches? You know the ones when they are near your temples and they feel like tight rubber bands? I'm not sure if this is caused from drinking or not. I think my concentration level is low because I am moving to Washington D.C. on July 10th and I am going to be leaving a girl behind up here in Alaska. The anticipation is killing me because I know I am just a couple weeks from making a huge move. I am so excited! Hey Jem's girl, I'll keep you posted cuz we have quit on the same day.
Later everybody,
-Rat
Later everybody,
-Rat
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: New Orleans, LA
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It is very reassuring to me to see more young people taking a proactive approach to their drinking problem. No one says you have to hit rock bottom to realize you have a problem
Keep up the great work. Glad to have you here.
Keep up the great work. Glad to have you here.
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Worse headaches now than when I was drinking....
Must be a sign of detoxing the body - I wake up with a headache and go to bed with it, (it subsides throughout the day)....and it is nothing like the headaches I used to get when I was drinking....it's different, but I keep telling myself "this, too, shall pass".....we will certainly keep in touch - seems like there are some big changes coming your way - if you feel the need to drink, come to this site....I'm checking in at least once everyday. I'm off to work! Good luck to you-
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