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Old 05-30-2014, 09:53 AM
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Just Joined . I'm Louise 37 Live near London .

Binge Drinker for quite a while now ~ Currently in Treatment To Stop The drink (Cutting down does not work ) I have no control When I start so working on complete abstinence .Have Good days Have Bad days but feel so alone as family don't understand me .

I have Just started Group work on the 12 steps (very new to me) with hope that I can eventually attend a meeting . I suffer with Anxiety and this is one of the reasons I always Reach for the bottle .I'm hoping to Meet others who Understand alcohol addiction and of course offer my support also .

I'm sure when i get to know people I will open up more about myself But just wanted To Introduce myself and say Hello .

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Hey Louise, Welcome to the Forum!!

You'll find loads of people here for support and advice, plenty here dealing with alcohol addiction to relate to!!
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Hi Louise! Welcome to SR!
You've come to the right place for advice, support and understanding.
I joined May 1st and this place has been a tremendous help!
Spend some time here reading and posting, it really helps!
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Welcome, Louise; glad you found SR.
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Hi! I'm new too. Also have anxiety and used alcohol as a bad coping mechanism. Really it just didn't help at all but made things worse. Anxiety is a tough one though.
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Welcome Louise, you'll find tons of support and understanding here. Glad you've joined us. Best wishes.
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Hi Louise- welcome!
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Originally Posted by KickingTheDrink View Post
Hello

Just Joined . I'm Louise 37 Live near London .

Binge Drinker for quite a while now ~ Currently in Treatment To Stop The drink (Cutting down does not work ) I have no control When I start so working on complete abstinence .Have Good days Have Bad days but feel so alone as family don't understand me .

I have Just started Group work on the 12 steps (very new to me) with hope that I can eventually attend a meeting . I suffer with Anxiety and this is one of the reasons I always Reach for the bottle .I'm hoping to Meet others who Understand alcohol addiction and of course offer my support also .

I'm sure when i get to know people I will open up more about myself But just wanted To Introduce myself and say Hello .


Hi Louise,

Welcome to SR, I'm sure you will do extremely well.
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Hi, Louise. Welcome to SR. I am glad that you are here with us.
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Old 05-30-2014, 02:11 PM
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Thanks all for the Warm welcomes
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Old 05-30-2014, 02:30 PM
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Welcome Louise! I also self medicated with alcohol due to anxiety. There are lots of us here who are in the same boat.
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Welcome Louise

Lots of support and understanding here
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Great to meet you Louise! Congratulations on making the big decision to change your life.

I drank for the same reason - but in the end it sent my anxiety through the roof. It's no friend of ours. Keep reading & posting - you found a supportive & friendly place.
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