TeeCee123

Hi, I've decided I need to be alcohol free before it becomes a problem. I read a book recently that helped me realise that I am an addict - in so far as I have not been able to stop. I don't drink heavily but I do consume over the considered healthy amount and recently one bottle has proved to not be 'enough' which is clearly not right.

I use alcohol as a crutch, for fun, for confidence. My friends all drink - it's part of our lifestyle (wine o'clock anyone...) but I'm now drinking 4 or 5 nights a week, hiding the wine bottles so that my husband can't see that I'm doing it.
I know I can't drink in moderation - one becomes two becomes five...so I want to stop and hope by drawing a line and posting this here today it will provide me with another reason and support to stop.

2 days AF...

Thanks

sprout50

Welcome to SR! Yeah, alcoholism is a progressive disease. First, it's a couple of drinks and before you know it, it's a couple of bottles.

There is plenty of support here so if you need us, just give a shout.

Thepatman

Welcome to SR TeeCee

jazzfish

Welcome!

biminiblue

Welcome, TeeCee. Keep it going, no matter what - don't drink.

SarahB60

Welcome TeeCee! Wine was my poison of choice too.

Soberwolf

Welcome to SR TeeSee youl find a LOT of support here

A fantastic site of advice support & guidance

Nice to meet you

anattaboy

Welcome! Lotsa good stuff here, stick around.

SoberLeigh

Welcome, TeeCee, to SR. Congratulations on a very wise decision.

TeeCee123

Thanks all :-)

JanieJ

Welcome TeeCee, glad you found us

Wine was my poison too.

I think you are very wise indeed to knock it on the head now rather than further down the road.