Thinking it might be time to stop
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: The Sunshine State
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You sound just like me too! Fully functioning, Mom, wife, great job, great everything. Weekend binge drinker only. But I can tell something is not right with my drinking. Even though everyone else says that I don't have a problem. Things with drinking have started to transition into a more serious drinking. It's not as fun as it used to be. I used to be the life of the party, and while I'm still fun, I can tell I'm thinking about what my next drink will be. How long can I keep this awesome buzz without getting too overboard? The thought of going to AA, admitting I have a problem, and giving up drinking forever is flat out terrifying. I'm in your boat, convincing myself I have a few good years in me before I really get down the road to serious problems.
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Raleigh NC
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Forgetting
I can so relate to this post Green. It is maddening. God, it used to make me feel so defeated and angry and frustrated. I wish you the best. You will feel relieved to be sober eventually, I promise. It's a huge relief.
Welcome Green!
I agree with the others - all the things you said were true for me, too. I started to have problems with chronic depression when I was 18 but it was nothing like the anxiety/depression I had while drinking. I'm glad I don't have to live that way anymore, waking up every morning and dreading the day.
Keep reading and posting - you really can have a better life!
I agree with the others - all the things you said were true for me, too. I started to have problems with chronic depression when I was 18 but it was nothing like the anxiety/depression I had while drinking. I'm glad I don't have to live that way anymore, waking up every morning and dreading the day.
Keep reading and posting - you really can have a better life!
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You sound just like me too! Fully functioning, Mom, wife, great job, great everything. Weekend binge drinker only. But I can tell something is not right with my drinking. Even though everyone else says that I don't have a problem. Things with drinking have started to transition into a more serious drinking. It's not as fun as it used to be. I used to be the life of the party, and while I'm still fun, I can tell I'm thinking about what my next drink will be. How long can I keep this awesome buzz without getting too overboard? The thought of going to AA, admitting I have a problem, and giving up drinking forever is flat out terrifying. I'm in your boat, convincing myself I have a few good years in me before I really get down the road to serious problems.
I'll tell you something more terrifying than that...No kids...No husband...No job...No nothing. You say it's not as much fun as it used to be?...That's a good sign it's not working....I hope you don't take a few good years to figure that out...Listen to me....I already figured it out for you.
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: The Sunshine State
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Thank you Sapling. I never thought of losing everything. The more I'm on here, the more comfortable I am feeling about my problem. I'm not the only one, thank the Lord! I can see the disease progressing, and recognizing all the symptoms the more posts I see. Thank you again.
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