Dee74

Hi SuzieD - welcome

this article explains about tolerance, and kindling:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...lly-again.html

Sone of the folks here have shared their experience. Itls not a good sign, but none of us are Drs - none of us can possibly know if there's anything wrong with you medically or not.

I think it is always a good idea to see your Dr when you decide to quit tho

D

bunnezjp

I experienced reverse-tolerance, Susie. Then, my liver failed. I'm still alive because of spontaneous recovery of the liver, or as I call it, Divine Intervention, and a well-timed phone call for help. And I quit drinking.

Bunnez

SusieD

A lot of good helpful info here. I appreciate y'all taking the time to post it. I know I have to quit. Its just this weird feeling of "alcohol being a part of who I am". Almsot like drinking is my hobby. I know that's not true, but just how it feels. Maybe I need a new hobby. Haha

Pagekeeper

I can very much relate, Susie. I, too, felt alcohol was part of my personality. I have learned in sobriety that this could not be further from the truth. Alcohol prevented me from reaching my full potential in all areas of life. It also took a huge toll on me mentally and physically. I got sober through AA and I would not trade the life I have today for anything! Best wishes to you.

dox

I can really relate to your hobby.
My relatives would always buy me booze or drinking paraphernalia for Christmas or birthdays.

Alcohol was a part of who I was, too.

Susie,
What if you had a cancerous tumour on your lung.
It would literally be a part of you.
Would you tell the surgeon that you wanted to keep it, as a part of you.
Or would you tell the doctor to . . .

"Cut it out!"

Many of the posts above are trying to convey the seriousness of alcoholism.
It is no less deadly than cancer.

But alcoholism is more than survivable.

There are many, many people that are more than willing to help you out there.

It's up to you.

Choose life.

Dee74

I defined myself by my drinking too Suzie.

Then we I quit I rediscovered a me I'd totally forgotten about. I'm glad I did.

I know you will be too

D

OklaBH

Yes mam... Alcohol was my best friend until she stabbed me in the back, repeatedly