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Hello. Only found the forum today and been reading posts that have really resonated with me.
I'm 37, been drinking for 20 years and I've only just realised that I'm an alcoholic. It's a relief to be able to say that. Signs were there years ago, but my binge drinking has got progressively worse over the last couple of years. I've come to a point in my life where I have a choice - and if I continue to go down the drinking slope, life isn't going to be a good journey!
I had probably the most drunken night of my life (which is saying something) a few weeks ago. Don't remember anything after 11pm, woke up in a field, embarassed myself. In a way I'm thankful - it was a shock to the system the made me want to give up in a way that I haven't felt before. So I've been sober 18 days now.
My best friend who I lived with for a few years, drinks every day, drinks at work. It's easy to see he's an alcoholic and most of his friends know that and have spoken to him about it. But I only USED TO! drink a couple of times a week and often with no issues, then for no apparent reason I drink waay too much. No-one has ever spoken to me about drinking too much. I think drinking problems are glossed over too much in the UK.
Looking forwards to a much better drink free life. I play pool twice a week so my main hobby is played in pubs. I need to find myself a local group and be around people who support my decision to give up.
Anyway, hello everyone & good luck to all.
Andy.
I'm 37, been drinking for 20 years and I've only just realised that I'm an alcoholic. It's a relief to be able to say that. Signs were there years ago, but my binge drinking has got progressively worse over the last couple of years. I've come to a point in my life where I have a choice - and if I continue to go down the drinking slope, life isn't going to be a good journey!
I had probably the most drunken night of my life (which is saying something) a few weeks ago. Don't remember anything after 11pm, woke up in a field, embarassed myself. In a way I'm thankful - it was a shock to the system the made me want to give up in a way that I haven't felt before. So I've been sober 18 days now.
My best friend who I lived with for a few years, drinks every day, drinks at work. It's easy to see he's an alcoholic and most of his friends know that and have spoken to him about it. But I only USED TO! drink a couple of times a week and often with no issues, then for no apparent reason I drink waay too much. No-one has ever spoken to me about drinking too much. I think drinking problems are glossed over too much in the UK.
Looking forwards to a much better drink free life. I play pool twice a week so my main hobby is played in pubs. I need to find myself a local group and be around people who support my decision to give up.
Anyway, hello everyone & good luck to all.
Andy.
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Welcome Andy!!! You will find lots of support here. Even though I've been drinking alcoholically for a long time, no one ever suggested I get help except my husband (he found empty bottles around the house, ugh). I wish you the best of luck, and congratulations on 18 days!!!
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welcome Andy!
Good for you jumping right onto 18 days!!
You've found a great resources for support as the memories and shock fade and your old alcoholic habits start calling softly to you from the shadows to come back and have some of the old 'fun times'.
We're here for ya!
Good for you jumping right onto 18 days!!
You've found a great resources for support as the memories and shock fade and your old alcoholic habits start calling softly to you from the shadows to come back and have some of the old 'fun times'.
We're here for ya!
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Welcome, Andy. I am glad that you are here with us. And I am very impressed by the 18 days of sobriety already. That is an excellent start.
I hope you will post often and let us know how you are doing.
I hope you will post often and let us know how you are doing.
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Welcome Andy and congratulations on your realization, your 18 days of sobriety, and seeking support!
I too came to a point 55 days ago (I am 36) where I had enough and this site has many wonderful tools that will free you from ever having to go though that again.
In-fact, last weekend a good life-long friend, and semi-heavy drinker, needed to talk about some life problems. He drank the whole time and I didn't but had a blast! It was the firat time since I was like 19 that I can say I had fun, socially, in a drinking environment without having a drop. But, its definitly possible and such a burden lifed off me. I can be ME without alcohol in my life. Just a much better version, in complete control.
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I too came to a point 55 days ago (I am 36) where I had enough and this site has many wonderful tools that will free you from ever having to go though that again.
In-fact, last weekend a good life-long friend, and semi-heavy drinker, needed to talk about some life problems. He drank the whole time and I didn't but had a blast! It was the firat time since I was like 19 that I can say I had fun, socially, in a drinking environment without having a drop. But, its definitly possible and such a burden lifed off me. I can be ME without alcohol in my life. Just a much better version, in complete control.
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Congratulations on 18 days! 
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