Hello. My Name Is Steve. I'm An Alcoholic.
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Hello. My Name Is Steve. I'm An Alcoholic.
Hi all,
I'm Steve, and I'm an alcoholic.
I've known for a while, but have been in denial.
I drink every night, without fail. Strong cider. I guess for the last 15 years.
It's affecting my marriage, and yet I don't stop.
I want to stop, but at the same time...I can't imagine doing so.
I'm not aggressive, violent, etc. when I drink, but jeez, what kind of husband/dad am I?
(a bad one, presumably).
I think the term is functional, or maybe habitual, because I have no desire to drink until the evening...but once I start I don't stop. No control.
I'm thinking about joining my local AA.
Sorry for the 'me, me, me'...but just writing this down has helped!
Anyway, thanks for reading! I'm sure I'll have some questions soon.
Best wishes,
Steve
I'm Steve, and I'm an alcoholic.
I've known for a while, but have been in denial.
I drink every night, without fail. Strong cider. I guess for the last 15 years.
It's affecting my marriage, and yet I don't stop.
I want to stop, but at the same time...I can't imagine doing so.
I'm not aggressive, violent, etc. when I drink, but jeez, what kind of husband/dad am I?
(a bad one, presumably).
I think the term is functional, or maybe habitual, because I have no desire to drink until the evening...but once I start I don't stop. No control.
I'm thinking about joining my local AA.
Sorry for the 'me, me, me'...but just writing this down has helped!
Anyway, thanks for reading! I'm sure I'll have some questions soon.
Best wishes,
Steve
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Welcome Steve! You found a great place where we all understand how you're feeling.
Drinking was affecting every aspect of my life, too - and I didn't stop until I was brought to my knees. I went on for many years trying to be a social drinker - couldn't imagine letting go of it. As a result I almost lost everything - and in the end, I was drinking 24/7. When I came here I knew I was no longer alone - and I found the courage to change my life. I know you can do it.
Drinking was affecting every aspect of my life, too - and I didn't stop until I was brought to my knees. I went on for many years trying to be a social drinker - couldn't imagine letting go of it. As a result I almost lost everything - and in the end, I was drinking 24/7. When I came here I knew I was no longer alone - and I found the courage to change my life. I know you can do it.
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Steve this plsce is great for support! You can totally do it!
I won't say that is so easy because its not. The first week is hard. Hard to do the things you always did with a drink in your hand. Slowly you WILL relearn to do them sober.
For me remembering a time when drinking made me ashamed or not be the person I am, keeps me stearing clear of the bottle.
In time you will feel so proud of yourself. If your kids are still young you have the power right now to change the role you play in their lives.
I have used my two kids as incentive I think about would they want to look back at their childhood and say mommy was always drinking! Nope I don't.
I'm no expert here only 38 days, but I'm doing it!
I wish you so much luck!!!!
I won't say that is so easy because its not. The first week is hard. Hard to do the things you always did with a drink in your hand. Slowly you WILL relearn to do them sober.
For me remembering a time when drinking made me ashamed or not be the person I am, keeps me stearing clear of the bottle.
In time you will feel so proud of yourself. If your kids are still young you have the power right now to change the role you play in their lives.
I have used my two kids as incentive I think about would they want to look back at their childhood and say mommy was always drinking! Nope I don't.
I'm no expert here only 38 days, but I'm doing it!
I wish you so much luck!!!!
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Originally Posted by SteveInTheUK 
Sorry for the 'me, me, me'...but just writing this down has helped!
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Welcome Steve,
Please don't be sorry about the me, me, me. Because it is all about that. You have to quit for yourself (me), because that's the only way you will. Make quitting all about yourself. It's what you need to do. At least, that's what's working for me.
Please don't be sorry about the me, me, me. Because it is all about that. You have to quit for yourself (me), because that's the only way you will. Make quitting all about yourself. It's what you need to do. At least, that's what's working for me.
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