elp19744

Back again... I hope I can make it stick. I had been doing really well for a while. It seemed like I was drinking like a "normal" person (not to excess). But then just as it always happens I ended up finding excuses to drink. Every day there was some sort of stress that I needed to drink to forget. Job or family always seem to be a reason to drink. I actually thought that it relieved my stress which is odd because whenever I was sober for a couple of days I felt great. And then that itch came back. I guess that's why they say alcohol is addictive. I hate that I cant seem to drink a normal amount like everyone else. I wish I didn't have this problem and I could just take it or leave it when it came to alcohol. Just saying it and putting it out there is a good first step. I have a problem with alcohol. I'm an alcoholic. I can't just have one drink. I can't have any at all or I slide right back into it. I'm going to make this work this time.

BrighterDayz

I'm glad you posted. SR is a great tool to help you. Many of us have tried and failed at moderation and find that abstinence is the only way.

Soberwolf

Welcome back Elp Have you got some ideas on a plan ?

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ery-plans.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ful-links.html

Delilah1

Welcome back Elp! I am the same as you, I have tried to moderate and find it doesn't work. I am on Day 10 today, and like you plan on making it stick this time.:-)

least

Welcome back! Post often for support. If you feel like drinking, post here instead.

Sean30

I battled the same mindset many times, trying to drink like a "normal" person. It like a boxer that keeps getting knocked out climbing back into the ring again and again and again...

Glad you're back elp

PurpleKnight

Welcome back Elp!!