Let me introduce myself
Let me introduce myself
Hi all,
Firstly I have been lurking on here for a while now, I have found many posts very helpful and inspiring. There really are some very kind and thoughtful people out there.
My story with alcohol goes like this. I began drinking in my late teens, quickly becoming a routine part of my life- the weekend binges. Drinking carried on and quickly became alot heavier when I got to University. Despite becoming heavier I still didn't drink everyday and only when going out. Suddenly out of nowhere I started to get the worst hangovers ever. These were filled with anxiety, paranoia, sweats etc. These symptons have become everyday feelings as the drinking has continued. A little research explained to me these are the early symptons of alcoholism.
Time to give up the booze, I am on my third day sober, looking to give and receive support.
Thanks.
Firstly I have been lurking on here for a while now, I have found many posts very helpful and inspiring. There really are some very kind and thoughtful people out there.
My story with alcohol goes like this. I began drinking in my late teens, quickly becoming a routine part of my life- the weekend binges. Drinking carried on and quickly became alot heavier when I got to University. Despite becoming heavier I still didn't drink everyday and only when going out. Suddenly out of nowhere I started to get the worst hangovers ever. These were filled with anxiety, paranoia, sweats etc. These symptons have become everyday feelings as the drinking has continued. A little research explained to me these are the early symptons of alcoholism.
Time to give up the booze, I am on my third day sober, looking to give and receive support.
Thanks.
hi...im new too and trying to find my way. i dont know much about alcoholism but do experience the anxiety, paranoia, etc...really? didnt know that was about the alcohol...like i said, i dont know much about it. i admire you for your 3 days...im too scared to quit right now. but reading your post is encouraging...thinking of you.
Thanks for the replies.
Enpointe- yup all those symptoms are from drinking alcohol, for me anyway- i never experienced these before drinking heavily and I am almost certain it is from the alcohol binges as the feelings are most apparent after a heavy night on the booze.
Enpointe- yup all those symptoms are from drinking alcohol, for me anyway- i never experienced these before drinking heavily and I am almost certain it is from the alcohol binges as the feelings are most apparent after a heavy night on the booze.
to the family. Quitting drinking was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I have a real life now, not just an existance. Glad you joined us. You'll find lots of support and useful info here.
Welcome thesun!
It's miserable living with that kind of anxiety. I couldn't believe the difference when I stopped drinking - the depression and anxiety started fading within a week.
Glad you're here and ready for a better life!
It's miserable living with that kind of anxiety. I couldn't believe the difference when I stopped drinking - the depression and anxiety started fading within a week.
Glad you're here and ready for a better life!
Welcome and congrats to 3 days! I too know of the anxiety, sweats and all the rest. Always had them worst on Monday mornings trying to get in that last bit of party Sunday night. Glad you are here...good luck!
The big R happened last night. It came out of nowhere, it was unacceptable. Luckily it didn't turn in a full blown binge, somehow stopped at 4 glasses of red wine. Thank god!
My plan this time is to re-read my RR book and become more active on here.
Day 1
My plan this time is to re-read my RR book and become more active on here.
Day 1
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