Starting off
Starting off
Hi all.
Been drinking too much for too long now. I love to drink but hate it as well.
I cant just have one beer. I feel like crap and i want to stop.
What is the better way to go? I know there is an AA meeting on tonight. Or am i better off going to see a doctor to get help.
I am an alcoholic. I want to be a non drinker.
Thanks for listening.
Been drinking too much for too long now. I love to drink but hate it as well.
I cant just have one beer. I feel like crap and i want to stop.
What is the better way to go? I know there is an AA meeting on tonight. Or am i better off going to see a doctor to get help.
I am an alcoholic. I want to be a non drinker.
Thanks for listening.
Welcome Shorty! Starting off with a meeting might be a good idea. Talking with your doctor about wanting to quit drinking is a good idea too. I'm glad you found us. This is a very supportive and understanding family and I'm glad you joined us.
Use all the support systems you can to get sober. Medically supervised detox, AA meetings, this site, trusted friends and family. There are other recovery programs too. They are listed on one of the forums here. Maybe someone else knows which forum and can post a link.
I would just say use all the support you can get, and take it one day at a time. Just don't drink for today.
There is a sticky in the alcoholism forum titled Quitting, what to expect, what we did. Lots of useful experiences so you'll know what can happen during detox.
Again, welcome!
Use all the support systems you can to get sober. Medically supervised detox, AA meetings, this site, trusted friends and family. There are other recovery programs too. They are listed on one of the forums here. Maybe someone else knows which forum and can post a link.
I would just say use all the support you can get, and take it one day at a time. Just don't drink for today.
There is a sticky in the alcoholism forum titled Quitting, what to expect, what we did. Lots of useful experiences so you'll know what can happen during detox.
Again, welcome!
A visit to the doctor is always a good idea....
SOME people need medical intervention to help with the withdrawals..
aa is also a great fellowship and for ME is vital to my contented sobriety.
If not aa there are a good number of other support programs/groups.
Dip your toe in the water and see what suits you.
Coming here for help and admitting you cant stop when you start is the first step...
And its a big step.........i admire you courage.
Keep posting your progress and welcome to this wonderful site
SOME people need medical intervention to help with the withdrawals..
aa is also a great fellowship and for ME is vital to my contented sobriety.
If not aa there are a good number of other support programs/groups.
Dip your toe in the water and see what suits you.
Coming here for help and admitting you cant stop when you start is the first step...
And its a big step.........i admire you courage.
Keep posting your progress and welcome to this wonderful site
It's time to change!
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: lake tahoe
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AA, your doc, a shrink, SR...etc.... It's all good! Do whatever YOU have to and surround yourself with supportive understanding people who relate to what you're goin' through!
Hang in there! It WILL get better! Glad you're here! lmao
Hi all.
Been drinking too much for too long now. I love to drink but hate it as well.
I cant just have one beer. I feel like crap and i want to stop.
What is the better way to go? I know there is an AA meeting on tonight. Or am i better off going to see a doctor to get help.
I am an alcoholic. I want to be a non drinker.
Thanks for listening.
Been drinking too much for too long now. I love to drink but hate it as well.
I cant just have one beer. I feel like crap and i want to stop.
What is the better way to go? I know there is an AA meeting on tonight. Or am i better off going to see a doctor to get help.
I am an alcoholic. I want to be a non drinker.
Thanks for listening.
thank you all for your kind welcomes.
i have just spent over an hour driving around where i live trying to find a doctor that is taking new patients. But no luck.
I might try AA tonight.
i have just spent over an hour driving around where i live trying to find a doctor that is taking new patients. But no luck.
I might try AA tonight.
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire UK
Posts: 162
Welcome Shorty - good to see that you have taken some positive steps. I can relate to your love/hate relationship with shrink. I guess the motivaion for recovery comes when the hate is greater than the love! All I know is that i "hated" feeling hungover on a daily basis,
Good luck - you'll get all the support you need here
DB
Good luck - you'll get all the support you need here
DB
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Covington, LA
Posts: 14
Hi Shorty,
i am just like you and can't stop after one beer or glass of white wine. i got tired of the day after but had a hard time stopping until i found SR. there are a wealth of good ideas here. every day you don't drink you are the winner and the life stealing alcohol demon looses.A
i am just like you and can't stop after one beer or glass of white wine. i got tired of the day after but had a hard time stopping until i found SR. there are a wealth of good ideas here. every day you don't drink you are the winner and the life stealing alcohol demon looses.A
It's time to change!
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: lake tahoe
Posts: 1,025
Hey Shorty and HI!
Yeah! Normal to not feel like eating much. Anything you can put down ya right now is good like broth, crackers, toast, tea, lots of h2o.....
It'll change and your appetite will become better. Vits B and multi's are hugely recommended.
Glad to hear your hangin in there! Don't give up, K? ! We need you as much as you need us! :ghug3
Yeah! Normal to not feel like eating much. Anything you can put down ya right now is good like broth, crackers, toast, tea, lots of h2o.....
It'll change and your appetite will become better. Vits B and multi's are hugely recommended.
Glad to hear your hangin in there! Don't give up, K? ! We need you as much as you need us! :ghug3
Little update for me.
First week down. 7 days in. Going well. Thought about having beers... but resisted.
Spent the weekend with my long term girlfriend that lives 500km away. That was great.
Have lost 4kg as well. Feeling good.
First week down. 7 days in. Going well. Thought about having beers... but resisted.
Spent the weekend with my long term girlfriend that lives 500km away. That was great.
Have lost 4kg as well. Feeling good.
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