New and looking for guidance
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New and looking for guidance
Well I think I've at long last come to the conclusion that I have a problem.
I don't drink daily. When I do drink I generally don't do anything too stupid.
I am generally a happy silly drunk with my friends. But I find myself more and more frequently going for a few beers on my own after work. It's affecting my work and social life and I want to stop.
I don't drink daily. When I do drink I generally don't do anything too stupid.
I am generally a happy silly drunk with my friends. But I find myself more and more frequently going for a few beers on my own after work. It's affecting my work and social life and I want to stop.
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I'm not sure about triggers so if any mods want to edit, fire away.
Anyway, I just poured half a bottle of wine down the sink and made myself some tea.
As I said in the OP I don't drink every day, and when I do I don't really lose control. But i feel like it's encroaching and I can see the way it's going. I've recently realised that I have older relatives who are (were) functioning alcoholics.
I am too old for this and I want to knock it on the head. But I think I need a bit if support to do it.
Anyway, I just poured half a bottle of wine down the sink and made myself some tea.
As I said in the OP I don't drink every day, and when I do I don't really lose control. But i feel like it's encroaching and I can see the way it's going. I've recently realised that I have older relatives who are (were) functioning alcoholics.
I am too old for this and I want to knock it on the head. But I think I need a bit if support to do it.
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A great place to go for support and a bond of camaraderie is the current month's join thread, "Class of July 2014".
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...2014-a-23.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...2014-a-23.html
You've come to a great place for support in getting sober. I'm glad you joined us. 
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Bigwhoop, i started out as a funny drunk too. Only drank with friends on weekends. Then slowly progressed to once or twice a week after work to buying beer and drinking it home everyday of the week. Eventually, I was unemployed and drinking vodka all day, everyday.
Alcoholism is progressive. Not saying you will end like me, but it is a slippery slope.
Alcoholism is progressive. Not saying you will end like me, but it is a slippery slope.
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Originally Posted by Wastinglife 
Bigwhoop, i started out as a funny drunk too. Only drank with friends on weekends. Then slowly progressed to once or twice a week after work to buying beer and drinking it home everyday of the week. Eventually, I was unemployed and drinking vodka all day, everyday.
Alcoholism is progressive. Not saying you will end like me, but it is a slippery slope.
Alcoholism is progressive. Not saying you will end like me, but it is a slippery slope.
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Wish I knew bout this place & moreso aa before destructive living took a turn for the worst. You haven't, according to post, done anything too stupid...& I would add YET. It's the "yets" that do us in later. Hang around here often, daily if possible & be encouraged. Attend a mtg & c if its for you or not
Best wishes man
Best wishes man
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I wish I would have quit when my sneaking suspicions were rising in me like they are in you now.
This is a great place for support. I have learned I can't do it alone. It has really helped me to know I'm not the only one struggling to quit.
Welcome!
This is a great place for support. I have learned I can't do it alone. It has really helped me to know I'm not the only one struggling to quit.
Welcome!
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Hello Bigwhoop,
You've reached a very wise verdict!
Wish I'd quit a couple decades ago.
Starts out as fun, then as the years
pass, those "five" turn into ten+ or
a 1.75L handle. The consequences get
more and more atrocious, in every facet.
Good move coming here!
You've reached a very wise verdict!
Wish I'd quit a couple decades ago.
Starts out as fun, then as the years
pass, those "five" turn into ten+ or
a 1.75L handle. The consequences get
more and more atrocious, in every facet.
Good move coming here!
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