I feel out of control
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Join Date: Dec 2017
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I feel out of control
I've had at least twenty years worth of struggling with binge drinking. Only in the past 5 years have I noticed my problem and been aware. I'm still under alcohols spell and worried about my health and with my relationships with coworkers. I've learned that it's just best to not put myself in those situation but last night I did and regret it. I feel like I keep relapsing
I hope our support can help you get sober for good. 
Trudgin
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 6,348
Yea, I knew for awhile I had serious issues with alcohol but could not imagine life sans drinking. Today it's the opposite - can't imagine going back to the restless, irritable and discontented nature. Alcohol was my higher power for decades. It ran me.
Good news - you don't have to drink. There are options.
Welcome
Good news - you don't have to drink. There are options.
Welcome
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
Posts: 61,460
Hi Michael,
Welcome!
Denial is a huge part of alcoholism, and you are not alone in taking time to accept that your drinking is out of control. I'm glad you found us, and you will get lots of support here.
Welcome!
Denial is a huge part of alcoholism, and you are not alone in taking time to accept that your drinking is out of control. I'm glad you found us, and you will get lots of support here.
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 2,872
Hello and welcome.
I was out of control, and like you, t took me years to realize it. And by then it become a real problem.
I wouldn't stop for many more years until things got really bad.
So it's good you realize that you may have a problem with drink now.
I found I couldn't moderate and had to quit drinking completely.
I wish you the best and stick around this place you'll find lots of support here.
I was out of control, and like you, t took me years to realize it. And by then it become a real problem.
I wouldn't stop for many more years until things got really bad.
So it's good you realize that you may have a problem with drink now.
I found I couldn't moderate and had to quit drinking completely.
I wish you the best and stick around this place you'll find lots of support here.
O-n K-a-r A-r-r-e-s-t
Join Date: May 2016
Location: US
Posts: 600
Welcome Michael - I have (way) over 20 yrs of binge drinking too. I'm recently sober and taking it day by day. I worried a lot about drinking hurting my health.... well honestly about hurting my health worse. The past three years I have been forced to recognize certain health problems. I'm looking forward to being healthier without alcohol.
Good for you for noticing it has become a problem -- there is life without alcohol. I'm gonna find out all about it.
Good for you for noticing it has become a problem -- there is life without alcohol. I'm gonna find out all about it.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: UK
Posts: 1,543
I have admitted to people that I'm an alcoholic for the first time. I had to to finally stop my own denial. It's now out there. It's who I am and now people know and I know that they know.
I feel your desire to escape the clutches of alcohol. I'm right there with you.
Best
JT
I feel your desire to escape the clutches of alcohol. I'm right there with you.
Best
JT
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,518
It's great to have you join us, Michael - you're never alone.
I know how you feel. That's why I had to make the decision to stop all together. I never knew where that first drink would take me. In the end, it led to danger, embarrassment, and anxiety. It was a relief to get free. You can do it.
I know how you feel. That's why I had to make the decision to stop all together. I never knew where that first drink would take me. In the end, it led to danger, embarrassment, and anxiety. It was a relief to get free. You can do it.
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