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I'm posting on "Newcomers," even though I am no such thing. I've tried, both halfheartedly and wholeheartedly, here and elsewhere, to stop drinking. I keep praying to God to "help me, but don't expose me." I know that's a qualifier that won't work. I don't recognize myself. I feel so alone.
Welcome Slowdown. You'll find SR to be a community of those who understand addiction as most of us have been where you are at some point in our lives.
Not sure exactly what you mean about help without exposure, but rest assured that you are free to say or ask whatever you wish here about alcohlism and get some honest answers and support.
Not sure exactly what you mean about help without exposure, but rest assured that you are free to say or ask whatever you wish here about alcohlism and get some honest answers and support.
Hi slowdown and welcome
You are here so that is a good place as any to make a fresh start at your new sober life. I am not sure what you mean by "don't expose me"?? Are there people you are hiding your drinking from, family, employers?
If your drinking is causing you this much anguish there is a high probability that it is not as hidden as you think.
You are not alone on SR. Even though it is a virtual community you will find everyone here is here to support you.
Please keep posting and talking about your roadblocks to sobriety.
(((slowdown))) you can do this!
You are here so that is a good place as any to make a fresh start at your new sober life. I am not sure what you mean by "don't expose me"?? Are there people you are hiding your drinking from, family, employers?
If your drinking is causing you this much anguish there is a high probability that it is not as hidden as you think.
You are not alone on SR. Even though it is a virtual community you will find everyone here is here to support you.
Please keep posting and talking about your roadblocks to sobriety.
(((slowdown))) you can do this!
Welcome SoAlone youl find tons of support here
I understand 'help me but dont expose me' your not alone i dont think youl expose yourself by helping yourself this site is anonymous and full of support & helpful advice
Like Scott said we've all been there at some point
Nice to meet you
I understand 'help me but dont expose me' your not alone i dont think youl expose yourself by helping yourself this site is anonymous and full of support & helpful advice
Like Scott said we've all been there at some point
Nice to meet you
There is no need for the whole world to know in any recovery community. SR is completely anonymous as are many of the other resources available. In many cases you don't even need to worry about the "Label" either. My wife knows I don't drink anymore and so do my kids and immediate family but that's really about it. No one else needs to know and quite frankly none of them care one way or the other anyway.
Welcome back, slowdown. I highly suggest joining and actively participating in the Class of July 2015 thread found on this same forum. It's a great way to learn from and help others who are also in early recovery. Wishing you the best today as you start this new way of life...
Great to see you here slowdown. You're among friends who truly understand.
I felt the same way - I didn't recognize myself in the end. It was terrifying. Talking openly here really helped relieve the anxiety. It sounds like you're ready for this big change in your life. We know you can do it.
I felt the same way - I didn't recognize myself in the end. It was terrifying. Talking openly here really helped relieve the anxiety. It sounds like you're ready for this big change in your life. We know you can do it.
Welcome... glad you decided to post on this site, you will find a wealth of help, information, caring, etc. It is like a family... and many have been where you are at right now. I didn't recognize myself when I was drinking either.
One day at a time, read a lot here if you have the time, it will really help. Post and let others know how you are doing.
One day at a time, read a lot here if you have the time, it will really help. Post and let others know how you are doing.
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As others have said, there is no need to fear exposure on this forum and everyone here has been where you are at some point in their journey. My only suggestion is to take advantage of the support you will receive here. I wish you the very best.
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I joined this forum just share my son’s experience of coming out of his alcoholic addiction. But I myself had to post today about self hurting. I just posted today about hitting my head on the wall whenever my husband fights with me. But son, if the below encourages you then let me help.
My son used to drink a lot at home and with his friends. I could never control him but he decided to stop drinking and joined a de addiction centre. He came back after 4 months and he used to drink only fizzy juices, a lot of coffee and water. But every 3 months we would go for a trip to get away from the mood of drinking. We had gone to the Hawaii islands, disneyland, Haiti island and on last we went for a lake michigan voyage. It was so good. My son and myself enjoyed it a lot. I think de addiction can be fun if we concentrate on things we love doing the most.
But problems began when his father returned from a long time. HE was away from us for more than 3 years and now he is back. My son is feeling bad looking at me now coz we had so much fun getting him off the the alcoholic addiction
My son used to drink a lot at home and with his friends. I could never control him but he decided to stop drinking and joined a de addiction centre. He came back after 4 months and he used to drink only fizzy juices, a lot of coffee and water. But every 3 months we would go for a trip to get away from the mood of drinking. We had gone to the Hawaii islands, disneyland, Haiti island and on last we went for a lake michigan voyage. It was so good. My son and myself enjoyed it a lot. I think de addiction can be fun if we concentrate on things we love doing the most.
But problems began when his father returned from a long time. HE was away from us for more than 3 years and now he is back. My son is feeling bad looking at me now coz we had so much fun getting him off the the alcoholic addiction
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