night 2
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night 2
Well last night I pushed forward and continued to taper my drinking down. I haven't been drinking for a long time only about 6months however I drink every night before bed, only red wine (not like it makes a difference it still alchol) I use to only have a glass or 2 (large glass) an then it finally started to reach just over 1 bottle 750ml. so I have decided to taper down last night was night 2 I was able to drop it to 550ml which is about 3/4 of a wine bottle. I feel like hot garbage this morning I think I have got a cold bad timing but still not an excuse to continue drinking ,and didnt sleep as well only a few hours but I am happy to be moving in the right direction. I only started to drink to help with my sleeping problems b/c i didnt want to take sleeping pills have a anxiety about taking pills so i thought red wine would be better. I am so glad I came across this fourm I had no idea how TERRIBLE achol is for you thanks to everyone for there supprot.
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Many a drinking problem has started from needing booze to sleep. Hopefully you got this thing in its infancy and cutting down can be viable. If you are an alcoholic, even an early one, you may still be able to taper off for awhile. And then later you will go back to drinking as much as you were before and more. That is how it happened for me at least. Up to you to find out for yourself whether or not you actually have a problem.
By the way, alcohol is not intrinsically "terrible." It only is if you use it in a compulsive/destructive way. The booze isn't the problem, the person consuming it is.
Be careful.
By the way, alcohol is not intrinsically "terrible." It only is if you use it in a compulsive/destructive way. The booze isn't the problem, the person consuming it is.
Be careful.
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hi hendershot,
I couldn't agree more with what you are saying. I new it was becoming a problem when the amount started to increase and the thought I need it to sleep, I could see it is a problem I know this is probaly is not the best way to quit because of the chance of cutting down and then sprining back up. but unfortunately I have bad anxiety and and scared of taking pills so I hope that with the support from this fourm and family god and whatever will power I can muster up that I will kick it.
I couldn't agree more with what you are saying. I new it was becoming a problem when the amount started to increase and the thought I need it to sleep, I could see it is a problem I know this is probaly is not the best way to quit because of the chance of cutting down and then sprining back up. but unfortunately I have bad anxiety and and scared of taking pills so I hope that with the support from this fourm and family god and whatever will power I can muster up that I will kick it.
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As someone who has dealt with lots of anxiety issues, I can attest to the fact that alcohol makes them much worse. I once had a doctor explain it to me and I am no neurologist but basically alcy messes up your brain's ability to produce the chemicals needed to calm down anxiety because it depresses your central nervous system. Alcohol turns normal anxiety into debilitating anxiety.
I actually can't swallow pills, I don't know if this is what you mean. Anyway, most medication comes in multiple forms, not just pills. And if your Dr. is unaware of this, insist that there are alternatives and for him to look it up in the big book of drugs Dr.'s have. Orally disentigrating tablets or liquids are common. If none are produced by the company, there are specialty pharmacies in most parts of the country that can make them special for you (for $$ of course). Glad you are here, good luck.
I actually can't swallow pills, I don't know if this is what you mean. Anyway, most medication comes in multiple forms, not just pills. And if your Dr. is unaware of this, insist that there are alternatives and for him to look it up in the big book of drugs Dr.'s have. Orally disentigrating tablets or liquids are common. If none are produced by the company, there are specialty pharmacies in most parts of the country that can make them special for you (for $$ of course). Glad you are here, good luck.
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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AMDDE, like hendershot said... hope you caught this in it's infancy. My disease is a full grown 7'4" 284 lb monster!~ Seriously, all joking aside... it sucks to be addicted. I am so thankful for my SR community. We are here anytime you need support.
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It's really hard to taper down our drinking. I tried it many times. The best thing to do is to connect with someone who is successfully sober or just go to an AA meeting. They will be able to help you there. You're in my prayers...
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