there is no doubt I am an alcoholic
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I think it's easy to substitute one addiction for another. I think that stopping drinking/eating or whatever it might be, is just the beginning. The hard work is looking inside and dealing with the parts of ourselves that we've been hiding from.
I think it's easy to substitute one addiction for another. I think that stopping drinking/eating or whatever it might be, is just the beginning. The hard work is looking inside and dealing with the parts of ourselves that we've been hiding from.
I'm drinking as I type. I never had a problem with myself drinking until lately when I've gained 20 lbs from drinking and trying to sober up eating...
Kind of a short note..but what happened with me is I would NEVER want to eat -it would kill off the buzz. So that meant eating AFTER I got done drinking which could be anywhere from 11pm to 1AM. And then I would go for the nutrition factor. My best stand by was to grab a flour tortilla...mound shredded cheese on and then chili fritos on top. Nuke for 40 seconds ..roll ..and it is time to eat! Had to resort to that because I have made 5 course meals in a blackout...not sure how I didn't burn the house down. Point being...once I quit drinking I actually ate normal ...feel great..and the weight is still coming off. If you have to pick your poison..it is alcohol. Go for sobriety and other things start falling into place. That is my vote.
Kind of a short note..but what happened with me is I would NEVER want to eat -it would kill off the buzz. So that meant eating AFTER I got done drinking which could be anywhere from 11pm to 1AM. And then I would go for the nutrition factor. My best stand by was to grab a flour tortilla...mound shredded cheese on and then chili fritos on top. Nuke for 40 seconds ..roll ..and it is time to eat! Had to resort to that because I have made 5 course meals in a blackout...not sure how I didn't burn the house down. Point being...once I quit drinking I actually ate normal ...feel great..and the weight is still coming off. If you have to pick your poison..it is alcohol. Go for sobriety and other things start falling into place. That is my vote.
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Thank you for all your responses. I want to quit drinking and no, I have no plan. I too have woke up and looked in the oven saw a uneaten home made pizza, and other crazy leftovers. I want to be healthy again! I start drinking around two hours or so from waking up. It's one of the reasons why my marriage ended, I used to go out and drink with friends, but I say ONE of the reasons, we were very miserable with each other before my drinking. I am happy that I drove him away though, bad as that sounds. My dad drinks my brother drinks we all drink. I just wish I could have 2 beers and stop or glass wine and stop, but I just keep going, especially when I'm mad. Then I turn to an angry drunk. Sorry to ramble, I just want to give the full picture. Thank you for reading.
I just wish I could have 2 beers and stop or glass wine and stop, but I just keep going
I hope you can make this your time to begin a new life. You deserve it and you can do it...... Welcome to the family!
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I feel like I can't deal with everyday things without beer. That's what makes me drink so early... I looked into AA's in my area and it just seems so religious or groupy, I'd rather see a counseler or something, I talked to my DR that I might be depressed, two different Dr's and each dismissed me...Self medicating with booze isn't working.
I feel like I can't deal with everyday things without beer. That's what makes me drink so early... I looked into AA's in my area and it just seems so religious or groupy, I'd rather see a counseler or something, I talked to my DR that I might be depressed, two different Dr's and each dismissed me...Self medicating with booze isn't working.
I agree with inafishbowl. I just love the meetings at AA. Although they fall on the same night as my rehab sessions. The last time I went to AA I exlpained I wouldn't be here for 6 weeks. They were glad I was taking the measures I felt I needed to to continue my sobriety.
In rehab, the one guy asked me "You came here for yourself?" Meaning no court dates or DUI's. I said yes, its something I have to do for myself.
So long story short, do what YOU feel comfortable with. Otherwise you aren't only resisting your addiction but you'll resist others' ideas and help if you aren't happy. But give it another shot.
Good Luck. =)
In rehab, the one guy asked me "You came here for yourself?" Meaning no court dates or DUI's. I said yes, its something I have to do for myself.
So long story short, do what YOU feel comfortable with. Otherwise you aren't only resisting your addiction but you'll resist others' ideas and help if you aren't happy. But give it another shot.
Good Luck. =)
I looked into AA's in my area and it just seems so religious or groupy
I looked into AA's in my area and it just seems so religious or groupy, I'd rather see a counseler or something
That hasn't been my experience with AA. One of the advantages of AA over counseling is that AA meetings are available daily (and usually several times a day in various locations) and you can meet other recovering people. AA is also cheaper, we all throw a dollar in the basket at every meeting. If I were to attend an AA meeting everyday it would cost me $7.00 a week (and even that is optional).
That hasn't been my experience with AA. One of the advantages of AA over counseling is that AA meetings are available daily (and usually several times a day in various locations) and you can meet other recovering people. AA is also cheaper, we all throw a dollar in the basket at every meeting. If I were to attend an AA meeting everyday it would cost me $7.00 a week (and even that is optional).
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Oh I guess I am scared right now, I started drinking at 14, I'm 33. I quit when I got pregnant, and it wasn't a struggle..I just was happy to be...after all the kids, and I got fed up with my marriage I went back to drinking... I'm making excuses, I know , I know me.. I will look into aa in my area, weekday. I just need a good kick n da butt
I looked into AA's in my area and it just seems so religious or groupy, I'd rather see a counseler or something
That hasn't been my experience with AA. One of the advantages of AA over counseling is that AA meetings are available daily (and usually several times a day in various locations) and you can meet other recovering people. AA is also cheaper, we all throw a dollar in the basket at every meeting. If I were to attend an AA meeting everyday it would cost me $7.00 a week (and even that is optional).
That hasn't been my experience with AA. One of the advantages of AA over counseling is that AA meetings are available daily (and usually several times a day in various locations) and you can meet other recovering people. AA is also cheaper, we all throw a dollar in the basket at every meeting. If I were to attend an AA meeting everyday it would cost me $7.00 a week (and even that is optional).
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