I'm new here - hello
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I'm new here - hello
Just introducing myself as i've just registered. I've been drinking alot for over 2 years now and it's very hard to stop. I've just admitted it to myself that this is a problem and i want to change. i'm not sure if I'm an alcoholic but I do abuse alcohol (and my husband when I'm drunk). I did an online quiz today to see where I stood on alcoholism and got 13 "yeses" out of 20 possibles!!!
Anyway, I need more information and support so here I am.
I hope to learn more and see what has helped other people deal with abusing substances/addiction.
Anyway, I need more information and support so here I am.
I hope to learn more and see what has helped other people deal with abusing substances/addiction.
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Hi GreenTrees - welcome. I lurked online here for about a month or so before posting. I think the tipping point for me was when I was reading post after post that I could've written myself. Even in the wondering if I was or wasn't a "text book" alcoholic, if you will. Which, there probably isn't one...but if this phrase applies to you, you might want to look closer at it:
One drink is one too many, and 10,000 never enough.
One drink is one too many, and 10,000 never enough.
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Join Date: Jan 2009
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Welcome to SR Green Trees 
Realizing that you have a drinking problem is a good start.
When I finally realized that my drinking was a big problem I gave it up with the support that I got from the people here at this forum.
The only other tool I use is the CBA ( cost benefit analysis) of SMART recovery but a lot of people also use some face to face support.
Good luck to you.
Realizing that you have a drinking problem is a good start.
When I finally realized that my drinking was a big problem I gave it up with the support that I got from the people here at this forum.
The only other tool I use is the CBA ( cost benefit analysis) of SMART recovery but a lot of people also use some face to face support.
Good luck to you.
I hope we can give you the support and information you need in your recovery.
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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Originally Posted by GreenTrees 
I hope to learn more and see what has helped other people deal with abusing substances/addiction.
Life has never been the same since I admitted complete defeat and took the action suggested in AA's Big Book.
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