Matt278

This is officially the 3rd time I have tried to stop drinking. I went to treatment 3 years ago for alcohol and cocaine addiction. I stayed sober for 7 months, and I have been drinking off and on since, with the occasional drug slip. My drinking has pretty much gotten out of control again, I don't drink every day, but at least 3 days a week, or whenever I can get away with it. After last nights ordeal, I have been told by my girlfriend that I either quit drinking or hit the bricks. Since I drank when I woke up this morning, I guess tomorrow will be my first sober day. I tried AA, and just don't care for it. I really don't know how I will get this done, but it really has to stop.

Anna

You can get sober and I hope that you will do it for yourself.

There is lots of support here.

Taking5

Try AA again, go to several different meetings until you find one where you feel comfortable. You have nothing to lose by trying.

tommyk

"I tried AA, and just don't care for it."

A friend of mine told me he hates AA and all of the people in it.

He desperately wants to drink, but the AA program has given him soooo many tools to use to remain sober that it has taken all of the fun out of drinking. So he hates the AA program, and he hates everyone in it.

I told him to be sure and keep coming back, he said he would, because his intention is to quit drinking no matter his likes or dislikes.

(I don't care for hospitals... but if they make me better, then so be it.)

Best wishes in whatever you choose.

Matt278

Thanks for the comments. I really hope that this is the final time. I am not doing it just because she wants me to, but because I really have to.

MnStar

You had seven months sober at one time, how was that for you?

Aysha

Hi Matt..Glad you are here.
Do it because you WANT to.
But whatever works ..works.
They say thrid times a charm.

Rowan

Hi Matt,

Welcome. As you have learned, quitting booze or drugs on willpower alone is very difficult, and makes for a lot of misery - this has been my experience.
There are a lot of recovery options available - I hope you find one that fits, and become willing to do whatever it takes.
Sobriety rocks!

least

You CAN get and stay sober, it just takes a lot of effort on your part and a lot of honesty. Best of luck in your recovery!:ghug2

Matt278

I was strange. It was a struggle, seemed like all my time and energy was put into avoiding alcohol. Of course, there wasn't any times where I ended up in handcuffs, no arguments, and I actually had spending money. I was happier then, but, considering the life I was living before, how could I not be.

CarolD

Congratulations on seeking a healthy future
...Welcome to SR!