happywithme

So here I am thinking I can keep doing this still thinking I am a normal drinker I am not!!!! I can not keep doing this. I try to check in once in a while but I'm putting it out there now I'm a alcoholic and I'm outta control.

saoutchik

Admitting to yourself to being an alcoholic is unpleasant and uncomfortable but it is the first essential step in any recovery in my opinion.

It is a daunting feeling but there is so much to look forward to in not drinking

I wish you all the best happywithme

Hevyn

Hi Happy.

I didn't want to either. So I lost decades trying to manage it. I ended up drinking 24/7 with a life in chaos. It feels so wonderful to be free. You can absolutely do this.

happywithme

I've done everything else, nothing else to lose.......so I'll give it my best!

Dee74

You're in good company happywithme

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MidnightRider

We're with you and here to help

happywithme

Thanks dee. Have known that for awhile. Just been to shy to post. But you guys are an amazing bunch and I want a part of what you have :-)

Soberwolf

Glad your with us & know you can do this

happywithme

Thanks to you also midnight, didn't mean to leave you out :-)

sobersolstice

I sometimes go through the same thought-frame, though I know I have a problem. I quit for half a year, and thought I could drink casually. I can't. I generally don't think about drinking while I'm at work, but recently have been sneaking it in on long days (self employed). By my personal standards, I am a mess. The good times of drinking in my 20's no longer feel good, and the mistakes I've made through those episodes have further consequences not that I'm pushing 40.

I have had a f-it mentality whenever I hit the store, but it never leads to anything worthwhile. A huge waste of money, deterioration of health, lack of motivation, loss of friends, memory problems, apathy...

I remember myself as a kid. Full of energy and vitality. Sure, I'm older now, but should care and love myself. Stopping drinking needs to be my goal, and it can't happen slowly. I've poured my left over beer down the drain and hope to make it through the evening. I hope you will too.

happywithme

Sw I know I can do this as I have followed your sayings for a while. You a wise soul and very respected.

happywithme

Solstice, childlike is a very comfortable place to be . But unfortunately we have to take a stand at some point, do we stay where is comfortable or do we move forward? I am moving forward this time :-)

happywithme

Sobersolstice, sorry I spelled your name wrong:-)

happywithme

Very daunting indeed! But doable :-)

happywithme

Midnight thank you

happywithme

Hevyn, don't want to lose more decades. This one has to stick. Thank you for your reply :-)

Hammers

Hi mate, I have never admitted to anyone I
am an alcoholic. I know I am, and I tell people
here.

Made me feel better. It is not just me who
knows, bit of a weight off. Others here know
and they help with support

I'm just into day three, stick around, you can
do it. If I can go three days, I am sure you can.

ATB..

happywithme

Congrats on day three we can all do this together.......all the best to you

REsoberALITY

Hello happywithme. Wishing you and Hammers lots of patience and strength on your new journey. Yes...... You can do this!! We're all pulling for you.

Delilah1

Hi HWM,

I'm glad you posted. It took me a while to finally get this right, I promise you sobriety is worth it.

How are you doing tonight?