Another new guy!
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Another new guy!
Hi everyone!
Been reading the forum for a few days now and it seems you have some wonderful people here!
I want to approach my sobriety the correct way this time and so I am seeking help. I had alcohol issues about 3 years ago...I think it started with stress, a death in the family, the usual triggers. Being a very compulsive person, my drinking increased to dangerous levels. I became a functional alcoholic, then it started changing my tolerance. It seemed as if my tolerance went down but my health issues went up. At one point I ended up in the hospital withdrawing with panic attacks and very high blood pressure. I didn't drink again for two years.
I've had an extremely successful career and took the steps ahead of time during that "period" to shield myself from any type of discipline. I stepped up once again during my 2-year sobriety and got caught up one night with "the good ole boys".
Had a beer. Felt great!!! No panic, no withdrawal, I knew I could function once again as a social drinker, right? Uhhh, no.
That one drink became 2, then twice a week, then when I was home and I had made a promise to my family regarding sobriety. This last week certain stressors presented themselves and I dishonored my wife's trust by drinking at home while watching my kids. Nothing bad happened except frightening my older when I passed out on the floor.
So, at risk of losing my family and causing unknown harm to my body, I'm on day 4. I want to do this the right way. Never sought help before because I thought I could conquer everything. That is untrue. I'm seeking out AA also, and meeting friends through my work that I never knew had problems!
Thanks for listening to my first post, I am honored to be welcomed here and would like to eventually help others!
Hogfish
Been reading the forum for a few days now and it seems you have some wonderful people here!
I want to approach my sobriety the correct way this time and so I am seeking help. I had alcohol issues about 3 years ago...I think it started with stress, a death in the family, the usual triggers. Being a very compulsive person, my drinking increased to dangerous levels. I became a functional alcoholic, then it started changing my tolerance. It seemed as if my tolerance went down but my health issues went up. At one point I ended up in the hospital withdrawing with panic attacks and very high blood pressure. I didn't drink again for two years.
I've had an extremely successful career and took the steps ahead of time during that "period" to shield myself from any type of discipline. I stepped up once again during my 2-year sobriety and got caught up one night with "the good ole boys".
Had a beer. Felt great!!! No panic, no withdrawal, I knew I could function once again as a social drinker, right? Uhhh, no.
That one drink became 2, then twice a week, then when I was home and I had made a promise to my family regarding sobriety. This last week certain stressors presented themselves and I dishonored my wife's trust by drinking at home while watching my kids. Nothing bad happened except frightening my older when I passed out on the floor.
So, at risk of losing my family and causing unknown harm to my body, I'm on day 4. I want to do this the right way. Never sought help before because I thought I could conquer everything. That is untrue. I'm seeking out AA also, and meeting friends through my work that I never knew had problems!
Thanks for listening to my first post, I am honored to be welcomed here and would like to eventually help others!
Hogfish
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Great to meet you, Hogfish!
I did a similar thing after 3 yrs. sobriety. Out of the blue I decided to have a drink. As usual, the drink became 5 that night. Next day I was all, 'See - nothing bad happened - I can do this.' 7 years later, my life in shambles, I came stumbling in here. I never left.
I know you'll enjoy being part of us - welcome.
I did a similar thing after 3 yrs. sobriety. Out of the blue I decided to have a drink. As usual, the drink became 5 that night. Next day I was all, 'See - nothing bad happened - I can do this.' 7 years later, my life in shambles, I came stumbling in here. I never left.
I know you'll enjoy being part of us - welcome.
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Welcome Hogwash! I don't mean hogwash to the welcome, I mean welcome to the forum Hogwash.
It happens to the best of us. Go back to have 'A' drink then next thing you know...
Hopefully it was a lessen well ingrained. Never again.
It happens to the best of us. Go back to have 'A' drink then next thing you know...
Hopefully it was a lessen well ingrained. Never again.
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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Originally Posted by ClearEyes24 
Hogfish- join us in the September 2015 group! lots of great members who are early in recovery like you. I'm only 10 days ahead of you but SR is a great help
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welcome Hogfish and Lealea
all you need to do is post on the thread
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...art-4-a-5.html
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Originally Posted by Lealea74
How can I join the sept group? I'm starting day 2.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...art-4-a-5.html
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Welcome Hogwash...errr I mean Hogfish (sorry, I thought that slight oversight by LBrain was hilarious).
Hopefully this site will provide you with just the nudge you need to stay sober for the very long term. Wishing you the best.
Hopefully this site will provide you with just the nudge you need to stay sober for the very long term. Wishing you the best.
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