I used to be an alcoholic and I want to drink again
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I used to be an alcoholic and I want to drink again
Before I get **** for wanting to drink again, I have a lot of self-control. I mean, a-lot.
You're probably asking then why did you get addicted? It was a rough time for me and I am not going through any of my old problems.
I promise you it won't be an everyday thing.
My real question is..
My withdrawal is long gone, so if I decide to have a drink tonight, will I wake up with any physical withdrawal effects tomorrow or any anxiety or anything like that?
Thank you and happy new years!
You're probably asking then why did you get addicted? It was a rough time for me and I am not going through any of my old problems.
I promise you it won't be an everyday thing.
My real question is..
My withdrawal is long gone, so if I decide to have a drink tonight, will I wake up with any physical withdrawal effects tomorrow or any anxiety or anything like that?
Thank you and happy new years!
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I've never heard of an alcoholic being able to drink again safely. Once the line was crossed, there is no going back. Maybe you were never one to begin with. I don't know your story. But if you are, you're playing with fire. It is not worth restarting whatever misery you were in the first time you decided to quit.
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Originally Posted by pipparina 
I've never heard of an alcoholic being able to drink again safely. Once the line was crossed, there is no going back. Maybe you were never one to begin with. I don't know your story. But if you are, you're playing with fire. It is not worth restarting whatever misery you were in the first time you decided to quit.
I understand. I crossed the line. I get it. I went through withdrawal and it's long been over.
Answer my question. If I have a drink tonight, will I go through physical withdrawal tomorrow?
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Originally Posted by hamabi
You want my agreement that it's a good idea to tease the tiger?
Uh, no.
Uh, no.
Will I go through a physical withdrawal if I get drunk tonight?
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I'm not sure why you posted to be honest but I'm not going to give you any grief.
We all have free will
If you're a drinker like I was tho, be prepared for every bit of all the old stuff that drinking bought with it to come back - and get worse.
I have a lot of self control too - I just don't have any at all when it comes to alcohol.
I find my bliss by staying sober.
best wishes - we're here if you ever decide you need us
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We all have free will
If you're a drinker like I was tho, be prepared for every bit of all the old stuff that drinking bought with it to come back - and get worse.
I have a lot of self control too - I just don't have any at all when it comes to alcohol.
I find my bliss by staying sober.
best wishes - we're here if you ever decide you need us
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Originally Posted by LadyinBC
I will never beable to say I was an alcoholic or use to be one. I am one and I will always be one drink away from going down that path again.
If you have any ******* willpower this statement is complete horse ****.
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Originally Posted by iwantbliss
My real question is..
My withdrawal is long gone, so if I decide to have a drink tonight, will I wake up with any physical withdrawal effects tomorrow or any anxiety or anything like that?
My withdrawal is long gone, so if I decide to have a drink tonight, will I wake up with any physical withdrawal effects tomorrow or any anxiety or anything like that?
However, long stints of abstinence don't make one impervious to hang-overs. In some cases, the situation is worsened by the aging process or other organ damage. Such as; prescription drug side effects.
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Lol @ used to be an alcoholic. Need I point out more to help? Once one always one. Ask the 30 yr sober people that thought they were cured..oh wait..they never made it back to tell us how that worked out..I did attend ones funeral however :/
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Originally Posted by Boleo
Maybe you are not an alcoholic. Not everyone who has had some alcohol-issues has alcohol-ism. If that is the case, you should be able to return to responsible drinking with no more or less physical withdrawal effects than a "Normal Drinker".
However, long stints of abstinence don't make one impervious to hang-overs. In some cases, the situation is worsened by the aging process or other organ damage. Such as; prescription drug side effects.
However, long stints of abstinence don't make one impervious to hang-overs. In some cases, the situation is worsened by the aging process or other organ damage. Such as; prescription drug side effects.
I drank hard liquor every day for several months.
When I stopped I went through severe anxiety and depersonalization.
Do you think I can?
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Originally Posted by iwantbliss
Why can't any of you ***** answer my question?
I'm not looking for your regurgitated cult alcoholic ********.
Answer my question or don't.
I'm not looking for your regurgitated cult alcoholic ********.
Answer my question or don't.
Think everyone is different , how the #%#< do I know
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