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Hey everyone! I just joined because I've been struggling with alcohol addiction now for a while, I never thought it was really an addiction but it really crept up! I'm 24 and have been drinking pretty much once a week since I was 14. I have experimented with other drugs as well but I stopped smoking marijuana when I was 18 and have tried mushrooms, MDMA, cocaine and K a few times but haven't had problems with any of those.
Alcohol is really my big problem and I find it hard to stop cold turkey when so many of my friends still drink but I drink uncontrollably when I get myself going and sometimes participate in 2-day binges. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem with alcohol and if there's any advice for coping with this.
Alcohol is really my big problem and I find it hard to stop cold turkey when so many of my friends still drink but I drink uncontrollably when I get myself going and sometimes participate in 2-day binges. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem with alcohol and if there's any advice for coping with this.
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(((Gertron))) - welcome to SR!! There are a lot of people here who have/still are struggled with addictions. Though my DOC (drug of choice) was crack, I've related to people, no matter what their DOC was - SR has been a huge part of my recovery!
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Try to get yourself into a 12 step program.
It is going to be extremely hard to get off alcohol and you are going to need all the support you can get.
If you are really serious about quitting your going to have to stay away from your friends that drink.
It is going to be very hard in the begining. It gets easier over time.
Good Luck
It is going to be extremely hard to get off alcohol and you are going to need all the support you can get.
If you are really serious about quitting your going to have to stay away from your friends that drink.
It is going to be very hard in the begining. It gets easier over time.
Good Luck
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Join Date: Oct 2011
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Hey there, I've never really had a huge problem with alcohol but several other drugs over the years. The only thing I wanted to comment on is please don't stop drinking cold turkey if you are drinking ALOT, it can be very dangerous to do so......Otherwise I wish you the very very best, and this site will help with lot's of awesome advice, but maybe look for other avenues as well such as family support or AA, the harder you work at it the easier it should become...Many people have done it which means so can you!!
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Hi
I moved your post here
To stay sober I had to make a lot of changes - not only with some friends, but places I used to hang out too
To stay sober I believe you really have to want to be sober - and that has to take priority over every thing else.
I know you'll find a lot of support and advice at SR
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I moved your post here
To stay sober I had to make a lot of changes - not only with some friends, but places I used to hang out too
To stay sober I believe you really have to want to be sober - and that has to take priority over every thing else.
I know you'll find a lot of support and advice at SR
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Hey Gertron - I'm 27 so not much older than yourself, but it was the same for me. I've taken drugs and smoke weed (I say smoke because I still do the odd time, although once every week, couple of weeks) and always been able to take a step back, but the drinking always got me.
Good for you coming here - it takes a lot of guts to admit to a problem, especially when you're younger. I passed off my drinking as a lot of things over the years - told myself it was a phase at first and by the end I was telling myself there was no point in stopping as I couldn't function socially without it. Which incidentally, is a huge crock of... let's say fools gold (I'm Irish). So whatever your reasoning you'll get a lot of support here. And one other thing, if you slip up and have a drink, we're always here regardless - never feel worried or ashamed to come back to us.
Anyways, that's my welcome to SR. Welcome! (Also, Canada, win - always wanted to visit.
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Good for you coming here - it takes a lot of guts to admit to a problem, especially when you're younger. I passed off my drinking as a lot of things over the years - told myself it was a phase at first and by the end I was telling myself there was no point in stopping as I couldn't function socially without it. Which incidentally, is a huge crock of... let's say fools gold (I'm Irish). So whatever your reasoning you'll get a lot of support here. And one other thing, if you slip up and have a drink, we're always here regardless - never feel worried or ashamed to come back to us.
Anyways, that's my welcome to SR. Welcome! (Also, Canada, win - always wanted to visit.
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"I was wondering if anyone else has this problem with alcohol and if there's any advice for coping with this. "
Gertron, I've had a problem with alcohol 40+ years, and know I am 1year 4months and 7days sober. I go to AA meetings regularly and hang out on this website as much as possible. If you are serious you'll quit.
Gertron, I've had a problem with alcohol 40+ years, and know I am 1year 4months and 7days sober. I go to AA meetings regularly and hang out on this website as much as possible. If you are serious you'll quit.
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Join Date: Oct 2011
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Hey welcome to SR everyone is here to help one another
Binge drinkin was big part in my life
try and go cold turkey its all worth it, I'm on my 17th night without a drink and believe I'm glad I quit coz binge drinkin is the more faster way to death
Good luck with becomin sober
Binge drinkin was big part in my life
try and go cold turkey its all worth it, I'm on my 17th night without a drink and believe I'm glad I quit coz binge drinkin is the more faster way to death Good luck with becomin sober
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Welcome Gerton!
I experimented with other things too, but alcohol ended up being my downfall. It was scary to think about not drinking at first, but I just took it one day at a time and came here for support every day. It really does get better....... I'm glad to be sober today.
I experimented with other things too, but alcohol ended up being my downfall. It was scary to think about not drinking at first, but I just took it one day at a time and came here for support every day. It really does get better....... I'm glad to be sober today.
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