Keeping it in the day

Hi, my name is Scarlett and I have been drinking for the past six years. I had a 3 month rehab nearly 12 months ago. It helped and I lost some weight but only stayed dry for 2 weeks after moving into supported housing. Things are better than they were and I am now back at work but still very unhappy and somewhat unwell. I am a nurse and I love my job and no one knows that I have a drink problem. I am so very frightened of having my anonymity broken as I live in a fairly small town AA is not for me. I have tried it on a number of occasions but I cannot deal with the program. I know it helps many people but I need to find another way.

Anna

Welcome,

There are many of us here who do not use AA, so just take a look around. I'm glad you found us and that you are seeking support.

Keeping it in the day

Hi Anna, thank you for your message. I really like the photos of your cats. I didn't want to upset anyone with my view on AA but I truly don't believe in the ethos of it. As you suggest I am going to look around. Cheers, Judith

jezza

Welcome Jude & congrats on your decision.. You will find lots of help & support here. I myself don't subscribe to AA either, personal choice but have found the support here is incredible.. i couldn't have stopped without the kind people on SR.. read the threads & post, there is always somebody about..

Mairie

Welcome Jude

Keeping it in the day

Thanks Mairie

Keeping it in the day

Thanks Jazza

brasa

"Hey Jude, don't make it bad... Take a sad song, and make it better..." I get it. I also need to safeguard my anonymity because of my career, so I manly use SR and the principles of Rational Recovery. You can check the Secular Connections here on SR : Secular Connections - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information.

I'm also using the help of doctors, which you should do too. And I'm on SR ALL THE TIME, reading and posting all the time. I hope to see you here often!

Keeping it in the day

Thanks Brasa, I felt so ashamed when this happened to me as I felt I should have known better. I don't think like that now but my job is my life. I nearly died from anorexic nervosa when I was a teenager and instead I went on to do my training and build up my career. I have seen how other nurses react to alcoholics and it is not nice. I am in a new area and haven't registered with a doctor yet but when I do I will not be giving details of my past history because it is such a small town and I know that the profession loves to gossip. I cannot take the risk, especially when I only drink on days off now. I hate carrying this label around with me which is one of the reasons I couldn't do AA. Take care.

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum Scarlett!!

You'll find loads of support here on SR, great to have you onboard!!

Keeping it in the day

Thanks Purpleknight. Take care

Soberpotamus

Welcome Scarlett! Have you looked at Women For Sobriety, SMART, RR and AVRT yet? The Secular section of the forum is a good place to start. Glad you're here

Dee74

Hi and welcome Jude

If you live in or near London I'd imagine with a little travel you could find a meeting where you were far less likely to be recognised?

If that's not the only issue you have, thats ok too - as mentioned, there are other approaches

SMART Recovery - SMART Recovery UK
LifeRing UK » The LifeRing Home Page

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Keeping it in the day

Hi Dee, thanks for your reply. I am nearly 2 hours from London but as you said there are alternatives on offer. Take care, Jude

Tonymblue

Welcome jude. Loads of support here.