IStillhavehope

I am trying to quit drinking today. I want to go to AA tonight but I am afraid. At any rate, I am a heavy drinker (6 times a week) and I can drink a lot. I am only 30 years old but been drinking for about 12 years. How do I know if I am physically defendant or just addicted. I am afraid of the withdrawals.

bbthumper

Best to err on the side of caution and get your doctor involved if you can. Or treatment.
As a start, an AA meeting is a great idea.

Jimuk

Welcome IStillhavehope, loads of information and support here at SR. Glad you're here.

Veggiejojo

Hi there, I am still relatively new here, but I am sure there will be lots of people with great advice. Coming to this forum is a good start, everyone is really supportive - I'm at day 31 and am confident I wouldn't have got here without SR. I'm 37, and have been heavily drinking (bottle of wine a night) for about a decade, I didn't really suffer many withdrawal symptoms, just cravings. Everyone is different, have you spoken to your GP about detox? Have you tried to quit before?

By the way, hello and welcome!,

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NoFireWater

Welcome! This is a great place to start. It's a good idea to check with your doctor first, detox can be dangerous on your own. Better to catch it now, than to wait until you're older and give it more time to progress!

Taking5

Definetley go see your Dr. before you detox, alcohol withdrawal can be deadly. As far as AA goes, here is everything you need to know:

Your First AA Meeting

MrsKing

Welcome to SR This is a great place to start - we've all been in similar situations and can really relate to what you're going through. There is much experience here and so, so much support. It's been invaluable for me and I hope it is for you, too.

I agree with everyone else - it's best to see a Dr if you are unsure.

Today can be the start of a new life for you. Sobriety has given me a new lease of life and has dramatically improved my physical and mental health. There really are so many benefits and I hope you feel them very soon.

Wishing you all the best.

Anna

Yes, do talk to your dr and I'm glad you found us and that you are seeking recovery.

MIRecovery

Although this link is an excellent resource. Here is the Cliff notes version. Find a meeting that works with your schedule on line. Show up. At the beginning of the meeting they will ask if anyone present has never been to a meeting. Announce you have not and you are looking for help. That is all there is too it.

If you are anything like me you will meet a ton of people just like you that want to help.

Trust me it is not complicated and nothing to fear. AAs are the nicest group of people your will ever meet

IndaMiricale

Simple program for complicated people. Dont over think things just go.. And they are the nicest people you will meet..

Dee74

Some great advice here, so I'll just add my welcome Istillhavehope
Glad you've joined us.
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