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Hello, this is my first time ever posting in a forum. I'm new and a little confused as to how this whole thing works. Anyway, I wasn't quite sure where to turn to, but I've become concerned about my drinking. Firstly, I'm a really small girl who weighs about 100 pounds and I usually end up completely overestimating my level of alcohol tolerance. I'm really tired of blacking out and now remembering anything when all I want is to have a good time. I've already gotten into trouble in college because of my drinking last weekend when I nearly got sent off in an ambulance. Now I have a conduct hearing to look forward to this Wednesday. I'm just really frustrated with myself and I wish I had the willpower to only take a couple shots. I only drink on the weekends, so I feel like I'm not an alcoholic, but I really need to stop with the binge drinking. Just yesterday I blacked out again. This seems like a nice place, so hopefully I'll get some guidance.
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 29
Hi Normy. I am fairly new here as well....I am on day 45. The first few weeks I had a hard time sleeping so I spent a lot of time here reading and it was really helpful to not feel alone. I did not drink everyday either, but when I did drink, it was almost always too much and I spent way too many evenings over the toilet. I just got sick of that happening. You will definitely receive guidance from the people here. Congrats on working on making your life better!
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 39
Hi Normy - Welcome!!
It takes a lot to reach out for help, and I think its rad that you're
here
I wish I would've found this place when I was in school...
could've saved some rough weekends!
Like you, I only drank on the weekends during school - but always
to the point of blackout. Looking back I can see that the only
solution for me would have been to just not take that first drink.
This however, can be really hard while in college, I understand that
completely. For me, the frequency that I drank was not the issue (I
could go a few weeks w/out drinking), but the issue was that when
I started I couldn't stop. That was the scary part, and what got me
here. So now, I just don't take the first drink - I'm making friends
and having a blast w/out booze. It's a big step, for sure, and maybe
not one you're ready to make yet, but you can do it if you want to.
I think most college campuses have AA meetings available; just because
you go doesn't mean you can never drink again - it might just be nice
to meet some folks that are having (or had) some issues w/ alcohol like
you. There's strength in having a community of support, and I know
you'll find that here as well. So WELCOME - and I look forward to reading
more of your posts in the future!
Hugs,
It takes a lot to reach out for help, and I think its rad that you're
here
I wish I would've found this place when I was in school...could've saved some rough weekends!
Like you, I only drank on the weekends during school - but always
to the point of blackout. Looking back I can see that the only
solution for me would have been to just not take that first drink.
This however, can be really hard while in college, I understand that
completely. For me, the frequency that I drank was not the issue (I
could go a few weeks w/out drinking), but the issue was that when
I started I couldn't stop. That was the scary part, and what got me
here. So now, I just don't take the first drink - I'm making friends
and having a blast w/out booze. It's a big step, for sure, and maybe
not one you're ready to make yet, but you can do it if you want to.
I think most college campuses have AA meetings available; just because
you go doesn't mean you can never drink again - it might just be nice
to meet some folks that are having (or had) some issues w/ alcohol like
you. There's strength in having a community of support, and I know
you'll find that here as well. So WELCOME - and I look forward to reading
more of your posts in the future!
Hugs,
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,385
Hi Normy
Your story reminds me a lot of mine.
I used to wish I had the willpower too - if only I could stick to 'a few'...but I was never made that way. I always drank to get wasted...it never occurred to me there was any other objective.
Things went from weekends and binging to all day everyday for me...I had to finally accept that I had no off button with alcohol...and I ditched it all completely - for me, it's probably the best decision I ever made
I came here not exactly knowing what I was going to do and the folks here helped me a lot. I hope we can help you too
You'll find a lot of support here - welcome.
D
Your story reminds me a lot of mine.
I used to wish I had the willpower too - if only I could stick to 'a few'...but I was never made that way. I always drank to get wasted...it never occurred to me there was any other objective.
Things went from weekends and binging to all day everyday for me...I had to finally accept that I had no off button with alcohol...and I ditched it all completely - for me, it's probably the best decision I ever made
I came here not exactly knowing what I was going to do and the folks here helped me a lot. I hope we can help you too
You'll find a lot of support here - welcome.
D
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 7,910
Welcome normy - it's good that you're taking a look at your drinking, especially since blackouts can be so dangerous (not to mention scary and embarrassing).
I always had a huge problem controlling my drinking,even after I promised myself to just have a few.
Alcohol can create so many problems in our lives. It does take a little while to get used to not drinking, but it's truly a relief living a sober life (and to my surprise, it's even more enjoyable!). Hang in there and keep posting and reading!
I always had a huge problem controlling my drinking,even after I promised myself to just have a few.
Alcohol can create so many problems in our lives. It does take a little while to get used to not drinking, but it's truly a relief living a sober life (and to my surprise, it's even more enjoyable!). Hang in there and keep posting and reading!
the illogical vulcan
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: In front of my computer.
Posts: 242
Hello and welcome,
Lots of us here are still trying to figure this whole sobriety thing out, myself included, just stick around, there are a lot of wise people here who have seen it all and done it all remember you're not alone in this.
Lots of us here are still trying to figure this whole sobriety thing out, myself included, just stick around, there are a lot of wise people here who have seen it all and done it all remember you're not alone in this.
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