tcloud31

Hi,

I had an awful experience over the weekend; getting a DUI. I tend to binge drink and nothing ever comes of it and thus I need a support system to help me keep my addictions in check.

Thanks

Dee74

Welcome tcloud - you'll certainly find support here
Do you have a plan to help you stay sober?

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Hevyn

Welcome to SR tcloud. You found a good place to talk things over - we all understand.

I've been through the DUI nightmare too. Twice. I was a slow learner - kept insisting I could control the amounts I drank, but obviously I can't. For me it was safer to stop all together. Glad you are here for support & encouragement.

LBrain

welcome tcloud, DUI is an eye opener.

By keeping it in check do you mean quitting for good? That's what I would recommend.

Staying sober is the only real way to keep it in check.

SoberHoopsFan

Welcome aboard. I can relate. Binge drinking ruined my life, the DWI I got over a decade ago was just the beginning. You're doing the right thing trying to get things in order now. It only gets worse if you keep at it (as I sadly found out)...

Chance2

I am a binge drinker- used to be that I knew when to stop- recently I want abliteration!!! Can go 7, 5 4 days and then it all goes to pot.. And do you know what I tell myself.. I am not alcoholic it is just that I like alcohol - so I embrace it as I feel depressed/ anxious most of the time so why not embrace who I Am and therefore no guilt!!!!!!!! GUILT for me is such a problem, if I did not feel it I would carry on... No guilt, no problem.... Is guilt a good thing?

Thanks
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tcloud31

I intend to permanently quit because its screwing up my life and I just can't control it even though I thought I could.

tcloud31

I plan on starting to attend AA
Try hypnosis
keep a log and journal

The real test will be during social settings.

happyandfree

Welcome tcloud! Sounds like you are heading in the right direction. It's not easy, but you will hear from many friends here that it is possible to quit drinking. Keep reading the posts on this site and post about how it's going for you. You will find a lot of support here-it truly helps.

Chance2

Sorry, I am not much help at the moment other than how not to be....

I don't want the world to see me
I don't think they will understand..
When everything I...

eliza24

Welcome buddy!!. Glad to see you're willing to take this step!.

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum!! you'll find loads of support here!!