Madness2813

Hi there.
I'm basically here because I drink more than I should and I'm on a medicine I shouldn't drink much with. I ve been drinking quite a bit for about 10 years now and I really need to stop. I drink at least 4-5 shots most days. I'm sure that's nothing compared to others but I think it's too much. I'm having trouble stopping.

Gakx

There is a big hurdle you will have to manuever, its called Day 1. No easy way about it. You might talk to your doctor and see if they can help make the process easier. You can join AA for further accountability. Or you can just start the journey with full brakes tomorrow.

You must make the decision to end the cycle and give sobriety a try. Welcome to SR Madness. Glad you reached out, it was a great move.

Dee74

Hi and welcome madness

If you think it's a problem, it's a problem - drinking is not comparative sport

You'll find a lot of support here

Have you tried to stop before?

D

Ruby2

Welcome! Dee is right. Drinking isn't a comparative sport. My husband and I are both alcoholics but I would be dead if I drank the amounts he did. Yet we both ended up in the same place. If it is causing you problems, even if it were a thimble full, then you are in the right place if you want to stop.

SeaScape

Welcome! Its great that you are here.

least

Welcome to the family. You're in the right place for support and understanding. I'm glad you joined us.

mecanix

Hello and welcome

Bestwishes, m

hayley86

Welcome, glad you have joined us.

KateL

Welcome xxx

Marcher13

Welcome madness, you've made that first important step, you've recognised the problem. We can support you overcoming it.

MythOfSisyphus

Welcome, Madness2813! I'm glad you found SR. It's good to have you with us.

Erratic

welcome xx

Madness2813

I did try to stop drinking before. Did good for about 2 weeks, when I started Wellbutrin. Now I drink like usual and have no side effects at all like other do on that medicine Thing is my sister drinks, close friends drink, and a few people at work drink. I drink at work most days. We keep saying it's too much but we have a hard time cutting it down.

malcolmsloan

Welcome, Madness.
I agree that if you think it's a problem and you've had a hard time "cutting down," it is time to put the breaks on. Good for you. This thing is progressive.
Lot's of help here on SR.
-Malcolm

zerothehero

For what it's worth, I had a really rough withdrawal this last time, and I was only drinking 2 or 3 glasses of wine daily, but binging on weekends. For me it was a health decision mostly, but once I got sober I realized it was deeper than that. I wish you well.