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Hi, I'm new here.
Hi, I'm new here. I'm here because I need to control my drinking. And I have a mom who is possibly addicted to pain pills. So looking for support for both.
Made me really want to cut back when I blacked out a last night. Plus side of that is it scared me and I didn't drink today or tonight!
Made me really want to cut back when I blacked out a last night. Plus side of that is it scared me and I didn't drink today or tonight!
Welcome to the forum, and already you are introduced to one of the most important aspects of recovery, which I have to underscore. Almost every alcoholic in recovery begins with the fantasy of controlled drinking, and it makes perfect sense. Everyone tells you to control your drinking. It's our dream to drink like normal people, in control and able to put it down easily.
It's not in our cards. Go ahead and try it, and you will soon know that it doesn't work, except in the case that you're not really an alcoholic, and then you're home free. But you are here because you already have an inkling that you have a problem with alcohol. It's what brings all of us to places like this. We all began with that inkling, and in fact we can help, not because we are gurus and experts. We can help because we have been there and found answers.
The good news is that with all your reservations about living a life without any alcohol, it is not the problem you think it is, and it also includes a big surprise. When you stop drinking, the rewards for an alcoholic are probably beyond your expectations. It's not the sacrifice you are probably imagining right now.
"Control my drinking."
I think DriGuy covered that very well. Once I had gotten to the blackout stage I was well into a very big alcohol problem. I suspect you may have the same issue. Cutting back is not the solution. Complete abstinence is.
I would also add to not spend any time trying to fix your mom. Has she joined this site, too? I hope that's what you meant by looking for support for both. She's going to have to tackle her own addiction. You have bigger fish to fry right now.
I think DriGuy covered that very well. Once I had gotten to the blackout stage I was well into a very big alcohol problem. I suspect you may have the same issue. Cutting back is not the solution. Complete abstinence is.
I would also add to not spend any time trying to fix your mom. Has she joined this site, too? I hope that's what you meant by looking for support for both. She's going to have to tackle her own addiction. You have bigger fish to fry right now.
If your mind is using the verbiage of "control" or "moderation" of what you know is an addiction, there's your sign...
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Welcome. To the extent that "control my drinking" means drinking in moderation without serious negative consequences, it is worth noting that this is impossible for some of us. For me and others like me, the only choice is (1) complete abstinence or (2) alcoholic hell. Furthermore, some of us have concluded that our only way to achieve complete abstinence is by completely submitting ourselves to the recovery program of Alcoholics Anonymous. None of that may apply to you, but it's all probably worth filing away for future reference in case all else fails (nobody I know of has ever completely submitted to the recovery program of A.A. unless everything else failed).
Great to meet you, LoneJedi. You've found an encouraging place for understanding & help. I'm glad you're taking a hard look at what alcohol is doing to your life.
I hope you'll keep reading & posting. We care!
I hope you'll keep reading & posting. We care!
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As for "control my drinking", yes, I don't think I wan't to abstain completely. I let it get out of hand when I am stressed. I believe I could do the moderation management type of program. I can go to a bar with my friends and just have 2 or 3 drinks (no driving, I never drive even after one drink) and stop. But if I am bored or stressed and alone in particular, I will get smashed, thats then the tons of vodka come into the picture. I just have to learn to avoid drinking during those times.
I hope that is okay...if that isn't, I understand, I won't discuss it.
As for my mom, no she isn't on here. She is prescribed the pain meds, and actually needs them, just over uses them at times (runs out of meds to early). She doesn't get high, but I think her body may be getting dependent. It just scares me.
I hope that is okay...if that isn't, I understand, I won't discuss it.
As for my mom, no she isn't on here. She is prescribed the pain meds, and actually needs them, just over uses them at times (runs out of meds to early). She doesn't get high, but I think her body may be getting dependent. It just scares me.
As for "control my drinking", yes, I don't think I wan't to abstain completely. I let it get out of hand when I am stressed. I believe I could do the moderation management type of program. I can go to a bar with my friends and just have 2 or 3 drinks (no driving, I never drive even after one drink) and stop. But if I am bored or stressed and alone in particular, I will get smashed, thats then the tons of vodka come into the picture. I just have to learn to avoid drinking during those times.
I hope that is okay...if that isn't, I understand, I won't discuss it.
I hope that is okay...if that isn't, I understand, I won't discuss it.
We always tell little kids not to put their hand on a hot stove, but don't you know it, that's what their gonna do.
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