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Hello
First post here. Been battling a drinking problem for 10 years now. I'm a functional alcoholic so I'm able to fool most folks but it has become too much to bear so I want to reach out for help. I'm a bit scared about it though. I think I need some counseling but that has been a step I have avoided for a while. So in any case, here I am. And well, hopefully this is the beginning of a new chapter.
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Welcome! You have taken a few good first steps. You've admitted you have a problem and it also seems your not happy. The great news is...you don't have to live that way anymore! You can be happy joyous & free if you choose....don't pick up the "poison" anymore and read read read SR and follow advice of people who have what u want. Rooting 4 U!!!
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Welcome! This forum is a great first step in helping you as it has helped me through my first few weeks of recovery. I visit it every day -- especially during my most vulnerable craving hours and on weekends when the pressure to drink seems to escalate. Good luck in your sobriety journey - it's going to be worth it!
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It isn't easy reaching out to family for me because most of my uncles were alcoholics and the range of devastation they created ranges from suicide to taking the lives of others via DUI accidents. I don't want to end up in either category.
So I'm just kind of here for now, I guess. My goal for the coming week is finding an AA meeting in my area.
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Have you made it to a meeting yet like you mentioned? And how about the counseling? Have any particular therapist in mind? Also, have you considered doing inpatient rehab or perhaps IOP?
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