marina1981

As the days have gone on I have realised that I have a problem with alcohol. I first posted on this site because I had a terrible experience at the weekend and blacked out. I now believe that I was emotionally dependant on the drink, not physically but mentally. Every time I was stressed or sad or even just tired I would turn to wine to block it out.

I am happy to say that now I am ready to deal with my problems head on and booze free, one day at a time. I know it won't always be easy, but I never intended to crack open that bottle again!

Thank you all, the support on here is amazing, keep it coming, I'm sure I will need it in the future, through the good and the bad.

SoberLeigh

Glad that you are here, marina. I believe that my dependence was, at least initially, an emotional one; it soon developed a fair amount of physical dependence though.

heath480

Congratulations on 5days sober,great start.

marina1981

Thanks soberleigh, I'm sure my problem would have ended up physical, or will if I don't stick to this.. onwards and upwards, I have no intention of going backwards!

luvmygirls

Good for you! At this point, I don't think I could even separate the physical from the emotional dependence...all I know is that I need(ed) it!!! Keep up the good work. :-)

Dee74

good for you Marina

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Bubovski

When we opt for mind bending alcohol to deal with all degrees of problems we simply create a worse and ever increasing one. Quick fixes don't work, they simply worsen!
All good wishes in your new resolve.

Hevyn

Good job on Day 5 Marina! I numbed myself to cope with things too - but it just kept me from growing & learning how to deal with life. You don't need it.

Elodie

Great job on making it to day 5!