Here it goes
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Portland, OR
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Here it goes
I've told myself and others before that I was going to quit drinking, but I'm ready to mean it this time. I've never had much of an issue with drinking frequently - I can make it through the week just fine without a drink - but when I do drink, I've never been able to know when to stop. I've gone overboard way too much in my life, and have done some very embarrassing things that I'm even ashamed to think about. With each major episode, I tell myself "That's it, I'm done. No more drinking for me." I usually last about a week or two, and then I get on board with the notion that I'll be fine as long as I just drink in moderation. Today I've decided that drinking in moderation will never be something I'll be able to do 100% of the time. It's time to give it up for good.
This is the first time I've ever attempted to connect with others who have/had a problem, so I'm happy to be here and look forward to being involved on this forum!
This is the first time I've ever attempted to connect with others who have/had a problem, so I'm happy to be here and look forward to being involved on this forum!
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
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Welcome to SR, crockett. I was a binge drinker myself, being "good" for the week and then downing a 12-pack in two hours on Friday. There is limitless support here. Be safe and be well.
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Great to meet you Crockett!
Yes, that was what I had to do too. Finally admit that once it was in my system, anything could happen. I put myself in danger every time. Wish I hadn't wasted decades pretending I had any control. Posting here really helped me with the anxiety early on. It was so important to know I wasn't alone. You never will be.
Yes, that was what I had to do too. Finally admit that once it was in my system, anything could happen. I put myself in danger every time. Wish I hadn't wasted decades pretending I had any control. Posting here really helped me with the anxiety early on. It was so important to know I wasn't alone. You never will be.
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