Hello.Im new here
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Hello.Im new here
I've used the term "functioning alcoholic" for as long as I can remember.
Get drunk any day that ends in Y. Then get up for work the next day. Shake off the cobwebs. Then rinse repeat. I'm 35.
I've been drinking since probably 16. Social at the beginning. Then 18. It was an every weekend party. Same story throughout my early 20s. Mid 20s until now. I drink nearly every night. Not a beer after work. That's how it starts. One when I get home. Then drink until there is nothing left. Could be a 6pk or a case. I don't stop till it gone.
Lately. Ive been waking up not only hungover. But feeling guilty as well.
I'm here now. Starting a long road to sobriety. (Sounds scary).
Hi. I'm Boom and I'm an alcoholic.
Get drunk any day that ends in Y. Then get up for work the next day. Shake off the cobwebs. Then rinse repeat. I'm 35.
I've been drinking since probably 16. Social at the beginning. Then 18. It was an every weekend party. Same story throughout my early 20s. Mid 20s until now. I drink nearly every night. Not a beer after work. That's how it starts. One when I get home. Then drink until there is nothing left. Could be a 6pk or a case. I don't stop till it gone.
Lately. Ive been waking up not only hungover. But feeling guilty as well.
I'm here now. Starting a long road to sobriety. (Sounds scary).
Hi. I'm Boom and I'm an alcoholic.
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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Hi Boom, I'm an alcoholic, too. I started at 14 and now I'm just a few days into sobriety at 50, so you've got a nice jump on me. I wish I'd been as self-aware at 35 as you are and stopped back then.
You're in the right place, I don't know of anyplace else anywhere to find so many people who have been/are going through what you're going through now. Wonderful support here from everyone from those who are still struggling to get through that first day to people who have decades of solid recovery. And everything in between.
Wish you well in your recovery, you might want to check out the Class of April 2014 thread, that's where a lot of us who are very early in this journey hang out to support each other.
You're in the right place, I don't know of anyplace else anywhere to find so many people who have been/are going through what you're going through now. Wonderful support here from everyone from those who are still struggling to get through that first day to people who have decades of solid recovery. And everything in between.
Wish you well in your recovery, you might want to check out the Class of April 2014 thread, that's where a lot of us who are very early in this journey hang out to support each other.
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Welcome Boom, yeah I started young too, and have been reminded by others of those nights I drank till there was no more around! Boy i'm glad I don't remember most of them , just the ones where I broke out in handcuffs. Glad your here with us all at SR! Stay Strong and Well ! Bobby
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Wow! Thank you all. Your comments have just made my day.
I've been down all day. Just the thought of not drinking has got me depressed.
I told my wife today about my decision. I'll have much support at home. .
I've also for a secret weapon in my pocket. Someone I should have turned to long ago. But I didn't. My best friend for 20+years is an addiction counselor. Its embarrassing and stings my pride to ask for help. I need it though.
Thanks again to all of you. I will be here for probably ever.
I've been down all day. Just the thought of not drinking has got me depressed.
I told my wife today about my decision. I'll have much support at home. .
I've also for a secret weapon in my pocket. Someone I should have turned to long ago. But I didn't. My best friend for 20+years is an addiction counselor. Its embarrassing and stings my pride to ask for help. I need it though.
Thanks again to all of you. I will be here for probably ever.
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me to SR!
Yikes!
Admitting you have a problem: Checked
The will to stop drinking: Checked
Support at home: Checked
Support on SR: Checked
A secret weapon / Friend that can help!: Checked
Looks like you are on your way to a great start!
About being sad, it's normal, there is a grief period, like loosing an old friend.
But we don't need friends that want us dead don't we?
Yikes!
Admitting you have a problem: Checked
The will to stop drinking: Checked
Support at home: Checked
Support on SR: Checked
A secret weapon / Friend that can help!: Checked
Looks like you are on your way to a great start!
About being sad, it's normal, there is a grief period, like loosing an old friend.
But we don't need friends that want us dead don't we?
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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Boom, welcome to SR! Lean on that support system. Everyone wants you to be the man you are meant to be, and it isn't an alcoholic.
If you read around these boards, you'll learn a lot about what you're going to face in the early days - it's not easy but it is worth it.
I agree, find the April 2014 thread here and join them, my Marchers thread has been invaluable for sharing experiences and support.
If you read around these boards, you'll learn a lot about what you're going to face in the early days - it's not easy but it is worth it.
I agree, find the April 2014 thread here and join them, my Marchers thread has been invaluable for sharing experiences and support.
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Boom , you have to look at this thing we have like getting in a fistfight, it's not always good to look down beating yourself up, better to look up at something that will be better! Stay Strong and Well ! Bobby
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Hi Boom! So glad you are here.
It took me ages to say those words because I don't want to believe I am an alcoholic. But I know I am. I've said it aloud at a few meetings now.
I'm at day 22 today. This site has helped tremendously. I hope you have the same experience!
It took me ages to say those words because I don't want to believe I am an alcoholic. But I know I am. I've said it aloud at a few meetings now.
I'm at day 22 today. This site has helped tremendously. I hope you have the same experience!
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Good to meet you Boom 
Congratulations on seeing what needs to be done at a young age. I had the same concerns about my drinking but never tried to stop. My attempts at controlling the amounts I drank always failed - so my life turned into chaos. This won't happen to you! Glad you are here.
Congratulations on seeing what needs to be done at a young age. I had the same concerns about my drinking but never tried to stop. My attempts at controlling the amounts I drank always failed - so my life turned into chaos. This won't happen to you! Glad you are here.
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He Boom, Welcome! I am new here as well, but not new to AA. There are tons of support and information available to you here. We all have different stories, but similar experiences. Not only is there a wealth of help here, but many of us are on the same page as you, as in length of sobriety. Stick with it and good luck
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