HappyMia

Hey Chris!

Wow, you story sounds a lot like mine. I will 32 in about 2 weeks. I have a family history of alcoholism as well. I always tried to be careful because of this and was able to party socially, etc. However when I split up with my ex-fiance, everything fell apart and I started hitting the bottle really hard. It really crept up on me - all of a sudden I realized I had a problem! That was over 2 years ago. Just like you - only a few key people know about it.

I'm like you where my schedule is kinda wacky - I work a full time job and a part time job that I both love and am good at. However I am trying to make my recovery a priority. It's not about being sober for me - it's about recovery. You have to really want it to get there.

I just want to let you know that I really feel where you are coming from. I am on my Day 7 today and I feel really great about it. I really started to fear for my life and that's why I stopped. I'm just taking one step at a time, one day at a time. Feel free to PM me whenever you wish. Good luck!

ChrisBojangles

I wanted to say thanks to all of you. I did research online today and found some AA meetings. I'm sure that I'll drive around the parking lot a few times while I try to talk myself into getting out of my truck. But I guess its a start.

ChrisBojangles

Please tell me.. how did you make that move; what did you do?

jason1111

Hey Chris, you are telling my story perfectly. Only 3 yrs ago I had almost 14 years of sobriety. I am on day 3 now of a mild detox at home. I was drinking about a 12 pack of beer every evening, eating and going to bed bloated and feeling like hell the next day only to get more beer again and again. I have been just so tired I feel like retirement at 40 yrs old. I am doing well and going to AA meetings and getting re connected to the places which helped for so many years I thought I had outgrown. thanks again for telling my story to me, I needed to hear it. P.S. AA meetings really take the edge off of life for many of us. I need to remember that, lol

OZboy

Glad your here..Oz..

Charmie

chris,am glad you have checked out your local AA meetings,it is not for everyone but it is the only way for me,it is worth giving it a try.my life has changed beyond recognition since joining the fellowship and getting on the programme,,in a very short time! go with an open mind and look for the similarities,,not the differences! i wish you well,please keep us posted.

CarolD

Jason.......
Good to know you are back on track....Congratulations!

Welcome to SR and our Alcoholism Forum

ChrisBojangles

My last post was in "Posting after drinking..." I'm still not sober and have had trouble coming to the reality of getting sober. To the point that I had a panic attack because I was planning on getting sober. I think I need a sponsor, I'm rarely in the position that I can get to a meeting, but I'm ready to talk to someone that can put me in he right direction.

CarolD

Well.....
n AA sponsor is not the answer at this point.
A sponsor is a mentor for Step work.

First....you need to de tox from alcohol.
That is a medical issue.
It's always uncomfortable and can be dangerous
to attempt on your own.

A de tox usually takes 4 fays.
The SDalvation Army has free ones in some areas.

Please see your doctor...and be honest about your
drinking. Be both safe and sober.