Hello New Today 2/17/10
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Hello New Today 2/17/10
Been boozing for 35 years and am sick and tired of it. Been browsing this site for awhile and it is very, very helpful. Interesting how everyone is a different type drunk!
I am the perfect closet drinker. No one and I me no one in my family has any idea how much I put away. I am the type that goes to my little boys sports room and puts away beteen 8 - 15 drinks an evening. Such a tolerence!!
Well - I know the amount and have known I am an alcoholic for about 10 years. Going to beat it this time.
One problem I have had reading the posts are those that have a problem with the AA 12 point program and it's religious theme. The so called atheists. An alcoholic (like me) with a whacked out brain has figured out there is no God??? That is beyond stupid. No one can prove there is a higher up but we sure cannot prove there isn't.
My faith is the only thing that has got me off the jug.
Looking forward to all your help as I battle this devil.
I am the perfect closet drinker. No one and I me no one in my family has any idea how much I put away. I am the type that goes to my little boys sports room and puts away beteen 8 - 15 drinks an evening. Such a tolerence!!
Well - I know the amount and have known I am an alcoholic for about 10 years. Going to beat it this time.
One problem I have had reading the posts are those that have a problem with the AA 12 point program and it's religious theme. The so called atheists. An alcoholic (like me) with a whacked out brain has figured out there is no God??? That is beyond stupid. No one can prove there is a higher up but we sure cannot prove there isn't.
My faith is the only thing that has got me off the jug.
Looking forward to all your help as I battle this devil.
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Originally Posted by bozo123 
I am the type that goes to my little boys sports room and puts away beteen 8 - 15 drinks an evening.
Stick around, listen for the similarities rather than the differences. As for the God thing, I'm grateful that the 12 Steps and program of AA allowed me to develop a Higher Power, a God of my understanding. I watered that seed with recovery, and it continues to grow.
Glad you're here!
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Welcome to SR. I don't use AA or a 12 step program, and I'm one of the "so called athiests" you're targeting in your intro speech, though I never bash AA because of my beliefs. Luckily there's lots of options out there when people want to get and stay sober, and I found mine when others didn't work for me 
Hope you find what you're looking for here!
Hope you find what you're looking for here!
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I have a document that I list all of the reasons to quit. I add my personal thoughts and insights from the forum. I read that document all day long. The reasons to quit are untold. It is so stupid to continue - but - I have that alcoholic "bug" from my father and that is what makes the struggle so difficult.
Thanks for asking - I appreciate your help.
Thanks for asking - I appreciate your help.
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Originally Posted by bozo123
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One problem I have had reading the posts are those that have a problem with the AA 12 point program and it's religious theme. The so called atheists. An alcoholic (like me) with a whacked out brain has figured out there is no God??? That is beyond stupid. No one can prove there is a higher up but we sure cannot prove there isn't.
One problem I have had reading the posts are those that have a problem with the AA 12 point program and it's religious theme. The so called atheists. An alcoholic (like me) with a whacked out brain has figured out there is no God??? That is beyond stupid. No one can prove there is a higher up but we sure cannot prove there isn't.
It is 12 steps not points and it is Spiritual not religious.
Posting your thoughts is what a forum is for . Thank you for sharing.
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Welcome to SR! 
No matter what your beliefs or what method you choose to get/stay sober, I'm glad you joined our family! We are all different individuals who share the same problem: addiction and what it does to the addict and those who love them.
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No matter what your beliefs or what method you choose to get/stay sober, I'm glad you joined our family! We are all different individuals who share the same problem: addiction and what it does to the addict and those who love them. :ghug3
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I really had not thought of a game plan except to rough it through and try to keep busy.
But, you gave me a great idea. If I eat a large meal I lose all craving for the booze. That means to eat a big meal right around 4 PM. That will do it.
Usually, on the weekends I have no craving at all for the stuff until the early afternoon. I made sure to eat a breakfest and then work out and get all ready for a great day of drinking. I looked forward to that. Some of my best days were me and the bottle all alone. I really liked that old guy = until the next morning. Then sleep half the day, feeling like crap so I could get back into the stuff in the late afternoon on Sunday.
How dumb can one be??
Hey - thanks so much for your help and support. I will need it.
But, you gave me a great idea. If I eat a large meal I lose all craving for the booze. That means to eat a big meal right around 4 PM. That will do it.
Usually, on the weekends I have no craving at all for the stuff until the early afternoon. I made sure to eat a breakfest and then work out and get all ready for a great day of drinking. I looked forward to that. Some of my best days were me and the bottle all alone. I really liked that old guy = until the next morning. Then sleep half the day, feeling like crap so I could get back into the stuff in the late afternoon on Sunday.
How dumb can one be??
Hey - thanks so much for your help and support. I will need it.
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Last drink 2-15-10
Hello all. 2nd day without alcohol. 15+ years of drkinking. I have a good friend who has made the decision to stop drinking and after lots of discussion, it looks like I have reached that point as well. I look forward to following this board. I can already see that after two days of looking, help will be here.
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