Young newcomer...
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Young newcomer...
Well it feels really odd posting here. I never thought I had a problem. I was always the "fun" one of my group of mates, always organising to go out, who never left the party/bar/club until 3am or closing. Hell, I'm not even 30 yet.
I've wrecked relationships, nearly lost a few jobs, called in sick at work hungover so many times, cheated on girlfriends, driven home drunk, made an ass of myself countless times over.
I used to go cycling/running (my bike is dusty in the garage, hasnt been used in over 2 years), rock climbing, used to have a weekend cruiser, pretty much my weekends now are finishing work and going out and getting wasted and trying to recover before work on monday. Rinse, repeat.
A few drinks with some guys from a new job turned in a 12 hour session of beer and scotch that took me 2 days to recover from. I couldn't leave the couch or eat. I knew finally enough was enough and I've decided I need to quit. Wish me luck.
I've wrecked relationships, nearly lost a few jobs, called in sick at work hungover so many times, cheated on girlfriends, driven home drunk, made an ass of myself countless times over.
I used to go cycling/running (my bike is dusty in the garage, hasnt been used in over 2 years), rock climbing, used to have a weekend cruiser, pretty much my weekends now are finishing work and going out and getting wasted and trying to recover before work on monday. Rinse, repeat.
A few drinks with some guys from a new job turned in a 12 hour session of beer and scotch that took me 2 days to recover from. I couldn't leave the couch or eat. I knew finally enough was enough and I've decided I need to quit. Wish me luck.
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Hi, zeg. Welcome to SR.
Your story is incredibly familiar to me. Canguy's right, it's a bit slow at the moment, but trust me, you'll be amazed how many people have a similar story.
Believe it or not, that's the happy ending. Or at least the beginning of the happy ending. I know it seems really tough right now. It was hard for me to imagine life without alcohol. But you know what? That was just an illusion created by addiction. Once I got clear of the booze, it was amazing how much better everything became. Even bad days are easier to handle now. Who knew?
Glad you found us.
Your story is incredibly familiar to me. Canguy's right, it's a bit slow at the moment, but trust me, you'll be amazed how many people have a similar story.
I knew finally enough was enough and I've decided I need to quit.
Glad you found us.
Great to have you with us!
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I've had breaks before, but this time is for good.
I somehow have managed to maintain my lifestyle on the absolute borderline without it going off the rails. I've always managed to hide it well and none of my friends have been wiser that I might be drinking too much. But if it went any further I'd end up losing my license, my job, my girlfriend and my friends.
I have 2 uncles who I rarely see who are full blown alcoholics. They literally live in their local pub/friends house/their own couch all day every day. Maybe comparing myself to them I've thought in comparison I don't have a problem?
I somehow have managed to maintain my lifestyle on the absolute borderline without it going off the rails. I've always managed to hide it well and none of my friends have been wiser that I might be drinking too much. But if it went any further I'd end up losing my license, my job, my girlfriend and my friends.
I have 2 uncles who I rarely see who are full blown alcoholics. They literally live in their local pub/friends house/their own couch all day every day. Maybe comparing myself to them I've thought in comparison I don't have a problem?
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I just read this
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-functioning_alcoholic
and was upset for a while after. This page may as well just have a picture of me on it. I am every single dot point.
I need to make sure I dont drink again. What exactly do I do from here? I would feel silly going to a support group. I dont have to drink every day and have some control over that, but once Ive had 1, I cant stop until the house or bar is dry.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-functioning_alcoholic
and was upset for a while after. This page may as well just have a picture of me on it. I am every single dot point.
I need to make sure I dont drink again. What exactly do I do from here? I would feel silly going to a support group. I dont have to drink every day and have some control over that, but once Ive had 1, I cant stop until the house or bar is dry.
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Yes, withdrawals are definitely horrible, but they are the first thing to go on the road to sobriety. This is a great place to hang onto it and have one day turn into one month, one year, and on down the line. Keep it going and congrats on 10 days!!
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Originally Posted by Soloblueflyer1 
I too, am new to this site. I’m really glad I found this. I’m only 10 days in. Withdrawals are absolutely horrible!
This is a very old thread. You may want to introduce yourself to the wider community/this forum by starting a new thread.
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Originally Posted by thezeg
I've had breaks before, but this time is for good.
I somehow have managed to maintain my lifestyle on the absolute borderline without it going off the rails. I've always managed to hide it well and none of my friends have been wiser that I might be drinking too much. But if it went any further I'd end up losing my license, my job, my girlfriend and my friends.
I somehow have managed to maintain my lifestyle on the absolute borderline without it going off the rails. I've always managed to hide it well and none of my friends have been wiser that I might be drinking too much. But if it went any further I'd end up losing my license, my job, my girlfriend and my friends.
I'm only new here too, 7 days off the booze so far. I can identify with pretty much everything you said above, maintaining this lifestyle whilst trying to make sure people are none the wiser is some kind of effort, only I did lose my license and ended up with an alcohol interlock for 12 months. Not fun, and definitely not cheap!
I've found everyone here is supportive and helpful.
Best of luck to you on your journey!
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