3rd lucky
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3rd lucky
Hi all. I've been reading this site for close to two years and it has helped convince me I can quit. I've always been a moderate drinker, (among other addictions through my time) but the alcohol has got on top of me gradually over the last three years to the point of drinking as soon as I get up and as soon as o get home (and all day and night on weekends.) I'm averaging 15/-20 standard drinks a day during the week. I tried quitting just before XMAS (not a good idea) with a home detox. Obviously it didn't stick. I'm currently three days into another attempt with the help of my GP and my psychologist (and Valium)
My reasons for quitting are: (in no particular order)
Guilt of lying to my partner (I drink secretly)
Mental health (all of my anxiety and depression stems from drinking)
Physical health (my blood tests and liver tests were through the roof)
Being there for my 3 year old girl
General self esteem
I just wanted to introduce myself, it's taken me a long time to get the courage to join. I guess for me, being officially an alcoholic meant that the possibility of never having a drink again scared and depressed me.
Thanks for listening...
My reasons for quitting are: (in no particular order)
Guilt of lying to my partner (I drink secretly)
Mental health (all of my anxiety and depression stems from drinking)
Physical health (my blood tests and liver tests were through the roof)
Being there for my 3 year old girl
General self esteem
I just wanted to introduce myself, it's taken me a long time to get the courage to join. I guess for me, being officially an alcoholic meant that the possibility of never having a drink again scared and depressed me.
Thanks for listening...
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Hey Lastchance,
You're right where I was a year ago. My blood tests came back with bad news. The games and negotiations were over. I checked in here every single day. The people here are amazing.
I drank every night too and still went to work. My days were filled with depression and anxiety. Oh, almost forgot the other withdrawal stuff: kinda trembling hands, heart palpitations, sweating all the time.
To the point: I didn't know what life would evening look like with alcohol. In some ways it's like a new life and in other ways it is very much the same but enhanced.
I'll stop blabbering on! Take it one day at a time. You can do this. It is so worth it.
You're right where I was a year ago. My blood tests came back with bad news. The games and negotiations were over. I checked in here every single day. The people here are amazing.
I drank every night too and still went to work. My days were filled with depression and anxiety. Oh, almost forgot the other withdrawal stuff: kinda trembling hands, heart palpitations, sweating all the time.
To the point: I didn't know what life would evening look like with alcohol. In some ways it's like a new life and in other ways it is very much the same but enhanced.
I'll stop blabbering on! Take it one day at a time. You can do this. It is so worth it.
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Originally Posted by Dee74 
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