New to forum scared and looking for some hope
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New to forum scared and looking for some hope
my story is that I started drinking a little in my 20s even though both my parents were addicted to alcohol. I increased my drinking over the years. Drinking mostly beer until my mid thirties when I quit smoking and drinking and became a vegetarian. For about 15 years I was relatively healthy. Then I went through a major depression when I was 52 and went to a wine tasting to try to meet people. After that I was drinking a bottle a night for a while then two bottles or more some nights. I also have overeating issues and am very obese. Although I've stopped for very short periods I've really continued drinking for the past 17 years. I've lost mobility and don't get out very much so I'm lonely. I believe that the drinking stems mostly from my loneliness. I'm worried all the time about what I'm doing to my health. I hope to hear from others and share with them.
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Welcome, and know for sure that you can make changes to your life that will improve your mental and physical health. Alcohol robs us of everything, but you can change this. If you plan to stop drinking, we are here to offer information and inspiration, so keep reading and posting.
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Welcome. I am glad you have joined us. You will find kind, supportive, and understanding people here who want to see you be sober and happy.
Many have circumstances similar to yours, and recognize how hard it is to stop, especially when you feel you have no support. Let us be the shoulder you lean on, that's what we do here for one another.
Why don't you join the April class? That's a good start.
Read and post often, it is so beneficial. You can do this.
All the best.
Many have circumstances similar to yours, and recognize how hard it is to stop, especially when you feel you have no support. Let us be the shoulder you lean on, that's what we do here for one another.
Why don't you join the April class? That's a good start.
Read and post often, it is so beneficial. You can do this.
All the best.
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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Welcome aboard! you say you "have lost mobility". can you still go out? if not- there are lots of online meetings, forums, etc- i'm sure others can provide you with a little more info, if you need it. in the meantime- come to this site instead of drinking! that's a start! 
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Join Date: Apr 2016
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Hi lonely....... Guess what....... you are most certainly no alone anymore, we are all here for you, all you have to do is post, there is udually someone here at any time.... I too drank out of lonliness, and boredom. I gained weight because of the alcohol and now I'm working towards sobriety and slimming down a bit with exercise. Welcome to SR. Look forward to reading your posts
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Hi lonelywombat 
Seeing as been drinking a long time and you have other health issues, I really suggest you see your Dr, or a Doctor - they'll be able to advise you on what might be the best way to stop for you.
I'm younger than you but I'm disabled and faced similar housebound and health issues.
SR has been a lifeline for me - it's given me back purpose and hope.
I still have my problems, but I'm sober, and life has never been better
I'm really glad you've joined us.
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Seeing as been drinking a long time and you have other health issues, I really suggest you see your Dr, or a Doctor - they'll be able to advise you on what might be the best way to stop for you.
I'm younger than you but I'm disabled and faced similar housebound and health issues.
SR has been a lifeline for me - it's given me back purpose and hope.
I still have my problems, but I'm sober, and life has never been better
I'm really glad you've joined us.
D
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