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Hi all, I'm new here and have read some amazing stories. I don't know how I never found you before but very happy I have now. I was what you would class as a non drinker all my life until about 12 yrs ago. I'm 48 now and look 60. I'm not sure when I realized I couldn't stop despite trying countless times. Today is day two and I've been here manytimes before but not for over 3 yrs. This is the first time in 3 yrs i havent had a drink for over 24 hrs. I have managed to hide it from my friends and family but yesterday was the turning point. I dont know for sure what's different but I know I'm killing myself. I've deticated my life/career to helping others. I've always been too afraid to let anyone know I'm an Alcoholic and never asked for help. I'm still uncertain of how I'm going to do it. I just want to thank you all for sharing your time and stories of recovery, it truly helps.
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Hi Genxman,
Welcome!
I'm glad you found us. It's a bit overwhelming at first, but you can get through this and find healthy ways to deal with your life. Have you talked to your dr about detoxing from alcohol because it can be dangerous?
I hope you continue to read and post.
Welcome!
I'm glad you found us. It's a bit overwhelming at first, but you can get through this and find healthy ways to deal with your life. Have you talked to your dr about detoxing from alcohol because it can be dangerous?
I hope you continue to read and post.
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Originally Posted by genxman 
I'm still uncertain of how I'm going to do it.
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Originally Posted by Coldfusion
Some folks can quit and stay sober on their own. I spent a week in detox and then attended AA meetings daily. Have you thought about SMART (I think they have meetings in Vancouver) or AA?
And thank you!
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Originally Posted by genxman
I've not heard or smart?
And thank you!
And thank you!
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It's great to hear that you have arrived at a place sufficiently awful to reach out for help, and accept it. Stay strong, yet humble. And read as much as possible about the experiences of others on the site.
I too have had to accept some key things very recently. One of them being that I am much much much more depressed than I thought I was. And that I am a far far far angrier person as well.
Tonight I was walking my dog along a beach here in Spain. The sun had set, the sky a beautiful shade of orange. The sea lapping in my ears. And all I could think of was how miserable I am!!! And yet here, now, in my flat with a strong sweet coffee, I am beginning to let it all go and become calm again.
I too have had to accept some key things very recently. One of them being that I am much much much more depressed than I thought I was. And that I am a far far far angrier person as well.
Tonight I was walking my dog along a beach here in Spain. The sun had set, the sky a beautiful shade of orange. The sea lapping in my ears. And all I could think of was how miserable I am!!! And yet here, now, in my flat with a strong sweet coffee, I am beginning to let it all go and become calm again.
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