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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Well I don't really know what to say here. My life is in bad shape. I am confused and depressed. I love my family but am going to lose them if I can't get control of this demon alcohol. I have scheduled myself for counseling sessions to try to help along and am hopeful that I can get some support from here as well. What else do I say here? I just don't know.
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: FL
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Welcome to SR. You are in the right place! We have alot of people here who have the same or similar experience as you. You don't have to face this by yourself, you can find sobriety with the help of friends here and a good program of recovery.
It's nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you.
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Nursing Home in Brick, New Jersey
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Welcome...this is a good place to start. Hopefully, your counsellor will be very experienced in dealing with alcoholics/alcoholism and will recommend a program of recovery through AA. I know there are other alternatives, but the only one with which I have any first-hand knowledge is AA, and I do know it works.
. Counselling is a great start... as is using this forum for support. Say as much as you like... or just read. There's tons of info here.
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: San Francisco suburbs
Posts: 119
Hi- you're in the right place. As others have said, there are various programs to help you. Find the one that's right for you, and don't let anyone tell you that you must use their way. One size does not fit all. Good luck and let us know how you're doing.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ashland, Ky.
Posts: 3
My first suggestion would be to find an AA meeting and a Big Book. Start at the begining where it says Alcoholics Anonymous in bold print. Read the first 43 pages and if that sounds like you then it's time to get a sponsor and work the steps. I would suggest you find someone who is serious about it and doesn't allow you to take your time. If you want it bad enough to do what it takes it'll work. If you need anything my email is in my profile. Feel free to email me.
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pickering Ontario
Posts: 69
Hello and welcome!
Congrats on recognizing you have a problem. It may feel horrible but denial is much worse. Sobriety is possible and it does get better (with lots of work mind you :-) ) Look forward to seeing your posts.
Congrats on recognizing you have a problem. It may feel horrible but denial is much worse. Sobriety is possible and it does get better (with lots of work mind you :-) ) Look forward to seeing your posts.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ireland
Posts: 169
a very warm welcome Hlpdrinks
your not alone here, its wonderful youve made the first step in recognising you have a problem
thats why all of us are here, to support one another
i hope you stay around and shout when you need help
your not alone here, its wonderful youve made the first step in recognising you have a problem
thats why all of us are here, to support one another
i hope you stay around and shout when you need help
get it, give it, grow in it
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Calif coast
Posts: 3,167
The 1st step to recovery is to admit that you are powerless.
It would be a shame to lose your family. it would be awesome if you got your self into a recovery program today.
It would be a shame to lose your family. it would be awesome if you got your self into a recovery program today.
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Boston MA
Posts: 666
Hi Hlpdrinks,
I went to counselling too when I couldn't take the drinking life anymore. It didn't work for me, but only because I wasn't listening. I thought I was smarter than them.- Or maybe I was listening - he suggested AA, but I had some drinking to do, so I didn't go. Four months, three cracked ribs, a broken knee, two lost teeth, a broken finger, and about 10,000 dollars later (conservative estimate), I staggered into AA ready to listen. That was 11 1/2 years ago.. I haven't had a drink since. Whatever it takes. Good luck and keep posting.
Mike in Boston
I went to counselling too when I couldn't take the drinking life anymore. It didn't work for me, but only because I wasn't listening. I thought I was smarter than them.- Or maybe I was listening - he suggested AA, but I had some drinking to do, so I didn't go. Four months, three cracked ribs, a broken knee, two lost teeth, a broken finger, and about 10,000 dollars later (conservative estimate), I staggered into AA ready to listen. That was 11 1/2 years ago.. I haven't had a drink since. Whatever it takes. Good luck and keep posting.
Mike in Boston
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