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Worn out by booze
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Back to Day 1
Here I am again.
Anyone who read my previous thread will know that I lost my fiancé, job and home all in the course of a few months. I hit rock bottom and hit the bottle more than I had up until that stage. I drank almost everyday. Sometimes moderately, sometimes more heavily. Mostly I would drink wine and it would average out at about two bottles a day. When I needed to I would cut down, but when I had free days I'd hide away and drink to numb the pain of life.
Now, the problem I have is that I have a job interview next week and I want a clear mind. I need to move on with my life. Yet, I can't say that I want to at the moment because of the withdrawals and the post booze depression that I am suffering. Also, the booze numbs the pain of losing my girl and the stress my lack of income is putting on my mortgage.
I have gone through plenty of detoxes before over the years that I have been battling my binge drinking. However, I had not drunk to the level that I have in recent times during those previous detoxes....and I had more reasons to go through the withdrawals. Reasons that no longer exist.
However, the other problem I have is that I can no longer afford the alcohol. Therefore I have no choice but to do this.
So, I need your support people. I know that if I can get through a week without the drink I'll be ok.
Pray for me.
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I'll keep you in my prayers, and I'll also pray that you take action and do the work.
Almost 5 years ago I gave away my marriage, home, dogs, almost gave away the kids and job.
5 years later I didn't get it back. What I got was much, much better. I wouldn't want that old life back. Living a life clean & sober has brought me to a place of peace.
It starts with not taking another drink, then you'll learn to live life one day at a time.
Almost 5 years ago I gave away my marriage, home, dogs, almost gave away the kids and job.
5 years later I didn't get it back. What I got was much, much better. I wouldn't want that old life back. Living a life clean & sober has brought me to a place of peace.
It starts with not taking another drink, then you'll learn to live life one day at a time.
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Great post Astro, ElChupacabra (great name, btw) I hope you can draw off Astro's experience, and know that the same can be had for you one day. One day, one hour, one minute at a time, you can do it.
You'll be in my prayers as well.
You'll be in my prayers as well.
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Originally Posted by ElChupacabra 
the booze numbs the pain
Although the booze numbs the pain, it does not deal with it. I have learned that the hard way, myself. You may wish to consider AA or counselling to help you with your breakup.
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2 bottles of wine a day=about $20 if you're drinking the cheap stuff.
Just think, you'll save at least $140 a week!
x4=$560 each month you could save....or at least use for the bills you need to pay
Things can only go up from here!
Just think, you'll save at least $140 a week!
x4=$560 each month you could save....or at least use for the bills you need to pay
Things can only go up from here!
Worn out by booze
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: London, England
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Originally Posted by Omega10
Welcome back, glad to see you are giving it another try!
Although the booze numbs the pain, it does not deal with it. I have learned that the hard way, myself. You may wish to consider AA or counselling to help you with your breakup.
Although the booze numbs the pain, it does not deal with it. I have learned that the hard way, myself. You may wish to consider AA or counselling to help you with your breakup.
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