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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: co
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I'm struggling with alcohol. I can go months at a time w/o a drop, but when a certain trigger hits I drink to get drunk (instead of dealing with whatever the trigger may have been), sometimes even for a few days. I believe this is called binge alcoholism. Then the depression comes on strong. After a few months I get comfortable & fool myself that yet again I have no problem.
That's it in a nutshell.
Thanks for responding!
That's it in a nutshell.
Thanks for responding!
Sounds like me. Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bangor, maine
Posts: 78
I had a pattern similar to this for many years, where I could drink socialy--maybe a little bit more than others, but gradualy the amount began to climb. Then I would have the occassional binge.
Once I became unemployed for reasons which at least superficialy were unrelated to drinking, with nothing to do and all day to do it, I turned into a fullblown alcoholic where drinking was my job.
After i got another job, that really didn't stop and I was then fully out of control.
It only took the right set of circumastances and opportunity before I went out of control, and I amsure other people are in that situation.
Once I became unemployed for reasons which at least superficialy were unrelated to drinking, with nothing to do and all day to do it, I turned into a fullblown alcoholic where drinking was my job.
After i got another job, that really didn't stop and I was then fully out of control.
It only took the right set of circumastances and opportunity before I went out of control, and I amsure other people are in that situation.
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bangor, maine
Posts: 78
Nascar,
Thanks for your response.
I hope you don't have to suffer any more losses than you already have. I don't actually attend AA meetings for logistical reasons, however especially when you are starting out, you must get support.
I had freinds come by every night for weeks to keep me company, and a girlfriend stay with me during withdrawels.
Thanks for your response.
I hope you don't have to suffer any more losses than you already have. I don't actually attend AA meetings for logistical reasons, however especially when you are starting out, you must get support.
I had freinds come by every night for weeks to keep me company, and a girlfriend stay with me during withdrawels.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: co
Posts: 15
You are absolutely right. I do need support, keeping that as a part of the overall goal is my struggle. I am trying, believe me. How long have you been sober if you don't mind my asking?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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