I am an alcoholic
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I am an alcoholic
This is first day of my life that I have ever admitted it a real way. I need to be better, to get better. I am not who I want or need to be for the people who need me most.
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Thank you. As I am sure you know this is not easy, but it is something I need to do. I actually look forward to this and that is a good place to be. Thanks in advance for your help!
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Welcome wkj. I am an alcoholic too. The greatest thing you'll find once you get sober is that the "real" you is hidden inside, and you get to come out and finally meet the world when you quit drinking. Read lots and ask lots of questions, we are all here to help each other.
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Welcome wkj!
Me too! Not the end of the world. You are right it isn't always easy but most important stuff isn't either and heaven knows living like I was living wasn't easy. Come to think of it most stuff isn't all that easy. Doesn't mean its not still worth doing.
Hey, I figure I just choose my hard.
I used to always tell new people you can do it but I've rethought that and now like to say you are doing it! Every day you don't drink you are doing it. Just keep doing it. Like most things you get better at it the longer you do it.
Good to look at the positive. That will help when you ain't feeling all that positive. Just remember nothing last forever. When you are feeling cruddy just hang on. That and don't forget to blame the alcohol for the cruddy feelings. Helps me look to just at it as nasty a** liquid that in all reality ain't worth screwing my life up over. Me and alcohol don't get along. I don't drink it. I'll live.
Yeah and welcome!
Me too! Not the end of the world. You are right it isn't always easy but most important stuff isn't either and heaven knows living like I was living wasn't easy. Come to think of it most stuff isn't all that easy. Doesn't mean its not still worth doing.
Hey, I figure I just choose my hard.
I used to always tell new people you can do it but I've rethought that and now like to say you are doing it! Every day you don't drink you are doing it. Just keep doing it. Like most things you get better at it the longer you do it.
Good to look at the positive. That will help when you ain't feeling all that positive. Just remember nothing last forever. When you are feeling cruddy just hang on. That and don't forget to blame the alcohol for the cruddy feelings. Helps me look to just at it as nasty a** liquid that in all reality ain't worth screwing my life up over. Me and alcohol don't get along. I don't drink it. I'll live.
Yeah and welcome!
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Originally Posted by wkj 
Thank you ScottFromWI! How do I tell my wife, how do I tell my family?
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360, choosing my hard hits the nail on the head. What is that make me like this? I know the me when I am drinking isn't even a person I like. I can't lie anymore and say it's a more fun or relaxed version of. It's not.
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Your wife will probably be relieved. There is nothing negative about quitting drinking. You will be a better husband, healthier with more money in your pocket. My husband and I are both alcoholics. A long time ago I barely drank whereas he was completely wasted every night. I used to worry myself sick that he would have a heart attack or an accident. Your wife probably has the same concerns. I wish you all the best.
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