Ahoy Mates!
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Ahoy Mates!
Hi all,
Thought I'd make myself register before I put it off and slip back into old habits.
Just in the very, very early stages of attempting recovery. Still got the hangover, but I'm hoping I can harness the discipline to make it the last one. I've told myself I was going to quit countless times in the past and failed, but I also made little effort to get support. I've accepted now that I need it if I'm going to do this.
Hopefully this is the beginning of a new life.
Thought I'd make myself register before I put it off and slip back into old habits.
Just in the very, very early stages of attempting recovery. Still got the hangover, but I'm hoping I can harness the discipline to make it the last one. I've told myself I was going to quit countless times in the past and failed, but I also made little effort to get support. I've accepted now that I need it if I'm going to do this.
Hopefully this is the beginning of a new life.
Hi all, Thought I'd make myself register before I put it off and slip back into old habits. Just in the very, very early stages of attempting recovery. Still got the hangover, but I'm hoping I can harness the discipline to make it the last one. I've told myself I was going to quit countless times in the past and failed, but I also made little effort to get support. I've accepted now that I need it if I'm going to do this. Hopefully this is the beginning of a new life.
Hello and welcome. You've found a great place for support.
I hope it's your last hangover, too.
At the end of my drinking career, the hangovers couldn't even be called hangovers. They were a waking nightmare of fear, anxiety and remorse. A normal drinker wouldn't even recognize them as a hangover.
Just remember you never have to be hungover again as long as you don't take the first drink.
It took me many attempts to get sober. A good piece of my life wasted by either procurring drink, imbibing it or reovering from it.
If you do stop now, you will save yourself, because, believe me it does get worse.
Welcome aboard, and read and post away. Glad to have you here.
I hope it's your last hangover, too.
At the end of my drinking career, the hangovers couldn't even be called hangovers. They were a waking nightmare of fear, anxiety and remorse. A normal drinker wouldn't even recognize them as a hangover.
Just remember you never have to be hungover again as long as you don't take the first drink.
It took me many attempts to get sober. A good piece of my life wasted by either procurring drink, imbibing it or reovering from it.
If you do stop now, you will save yourself, because, believe me it does get worse.
Welcome aboard, and read and post away. Glad to have you here.
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It really is.
It's interesting you bring that up, I've lived here for about going on four years, but it just feels like a blur. I haven't explored the area much at all because I'm always huddled in my apartment by myself, usually either drunk or hungover.
With the weather getting nicer, I guess that gives me an excuse to explore a bit more.
That's what happens I guess. It's not even fun anymore, it hasn't been for years. The guilt, regrets, and disorganization are killing me. I got no clean cloths, there's beer cans everywhere , I haven't shaved in weeks. You can tell an alcoholic lives here the second you walk in the door. Hell, one look at me and you can tell.
I've had serious depression, anxiety, and self-image problems since I was a little kid. I think the alcohol abuse started as an escape from all that; I could socialize since my inhibitions were lowered, I could feel relaxed and content. The irony is that now I'd say it actually fuels those problems more then anything.
I don't know how to do anything without it now; I can't even watch a movie without being wasted. It felt freeing at one time, now it feels like I'm in some prison locked away in my own head.
I can't sleep, can't seem to think about anything else.
It's interesting you bring that up, I've lived here for about going on four years, but it just feels like a blur. I haven't explored the area much at all because I'm always huddled in my apartment by myself, usually either drunk or hungover.
With the weather getting nicer, I guess that gives me an excuse to explore a bit more.
Hello and welcome. You've found a great place for support.
I hope it's your last hangover, too.
At the end of my drinking career, the hangovers couldn't even be called hangovers. They were a waking nightmare of fear, anxiety and remorse. A normal drinker wouldn't even recognize them as a hangover.
Just remember you never have to be hungover again as long as you don't take the first drink.
It took me many attempts to get sober. A good piece of my life wasted by either procurring drink, imbibing it or reovering from it.
If you do stop now, you will save yourself, because, believe me it does get worse.
Welcome aboard, and read and post away. Glad to have you here.
I hope it's your last hangover, too.
At the end of my drinking career, the hangovers couldn't even be called hangovers. They were a waking nightmare of fear, anxiety and remorse. A normal drinker wouldn't even recognize them as a hangover.
Just remember you never have to be hungover again as long as you don't take the first drink.
It took me many attempts to get sober. A good piece of my life wasted by either procurring drink, imbibing it or reovering from it.
If you do stop now, you will save yourself, because, believe me it does get worse.
Welcome aboard, and read and post away. Glad to have you here.
I've had serious depression, anxiety, and self-image problems since I was a little kid. I think the alcohol abuse started as an escape from all that; I could socialize since my inhibitions were lowered, I could feel relaxed and content. The irony is that now I'd say it actually fuels those problems more then anything.
I don't know how to do anything without it now; I can't even watch a movie without being wasted. It felt freeing at one time, now it feels like I'm in some prison locked away in my own head.
I can't sleep, can't seem to think about anything else.
Talz, welcome to SR.
The good thing is you do have the power to quit the madness. I didn't think it was possible either and spent two decades needing to be drunk just to function.
The decision is yours. You can break this chain and actually enjoy life again.
Glad you found us.
The good thing is you do have the power to quit the madness. I didn't think it was possible either and spent two decades needing to be drunk just to function.
The decision is yours. You can break this chain and actually enjoy life again.
Glad you found us.
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"I've had serious depression, anxiety, and self-image problems since I was a little kid. I think the alcohol abuse started as an escape from all that; I could socialize since my inhibitions were lowered, I could feel relaxed and content. The irony is that now I'd say it actually fuels those problems more then anything.
I don't know how to do anything without it now; I can't even watch a movie without being wasted. It felt freeing at one time, now it feels like I'm in some prison locked away in my own head."
Hi and welcome.
There is a very high chance that these feelings will be reduced with the absence of alcohol in the system. It’s almost amazing how good we can feel with it not being consumed. We can feel like we wanted to for years.
Make no mistake that alcoholism is progressing more each day we consume it and it does not get better even if it’s not consumed for a good period of time.
Accepting help and acting on the idea that the first drink will get us drunk is a good start.
BE WELL
I don't know how to do anything without it now; I can't even watch a movie without being wasted. It felt freeing at one time, now it feels like I'm in some prison locked away in my own head."
Hi and welcome.
There is a very high chance that these feelings will be reduced with the absence of alcohol in the system. It’s almost amazing how good we can feel with it not being consumed. We can feel like we wanted to for years.
Make no mistake that alcoholism is progressing more each day we consume it and it does not get better even if it’s not consumed for a good period of time.
Accepting help and acting on the idea that the first drink will get us drunk is a good start.
BE WELL
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It really is.
It's interesting you bring that up, I've lived here for about going on four years, but it just feels like a blur. I haven't explored the area much at all because I'm always huddled in my apartment by myself, usually either drunk or hungover.
With the weather getting nicer, I guess that gives me an excuse to explore a bit more.
It's interesting you bring that up, I've lived here for about going on four years, but it just feels like a blur. I haven't explored the area much at all because I'm always huddled in my apartment by myself, usually either drunk or hungover.
With the weather getting nicer, I guess that gives me an excuse to explore a bit more.
My grandparents (RIP) used to live in Duncan, so I was out on the island usually once a year while growing up, and a good chunk of the family is still out there. Plus my parents retired out there as well. Not in Victoria, but bit north of you.
Anyway, I can relate to most of everything else you said. Those odd times you reflect upon yourself can be scary when you're in the middle of a binge. All the best with sobriety though!
The good news is, and I have lived as you describe, things can change.
I got out alive. Some don't. I drank like you for ten years. It wasn't even living, it was existing.
I'm sending you good thoughts. Change may require action. It did in my case. I went to AA and met people just like me. Thought about trying it? All you have to loose if you go is a bad cup of coffee.
Best to you, change can and does happen.
I got out alive. Some don't. I drank like you for ten years. It wasn't even living, it was existing.
I'm sending you good thoughts. Change may require action. It did in my case. I went to AA and met people just like me. Thought about trying it? All you have to loose if you go is a bad cup of coffee.
Best to you, change can and does happen.
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Well, day two. I could hardly sleep last night, but I've pulled myself out of bed anyway. Normally I'd just sleep all day in a situation like this, but I've accepted that the same behaviors will lead to the same results and I need to completely revamp my unhealthy lifestyle one day at a time.
It's nice and sunny, so maybe I'll go check out some of that nature. :P
Thanks to everyone who's talked to me so far, I'd honestly be making plans to drink by now if it wasn't for you guys.
It's nice and sunny, so maybe I'll go check out some of that nature. :P
Thanks to everyone who's talked to me so far, I'd honestly be making plans to drink by now if it wasn't for you guys.
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Well, time for day three. It's usually day three or four when I fall off the horse, so I'm nervous. Meeting a friend for lunch soon. I'd normally have a few beers there, then grab as much as I can carry at the liquor store after because I can never just have a few. I'll try to just stick with water and just not let that roller coaster get started.
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Why not maybe try to change plans, and cook your friend lunch at your place (assuming there's no alcohol in your place)? Or maybe go to a food truck and eat at a park, as food trucks don't have liquor license.
Either way, all the best, and hope it works out!
Either way, all the best, and hope it works out!
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Well, I ended up going a week and found an excuse to let myself drink again. I lost hope and ended up going on a huge binge and have been drinking regularly again ever since. I thought maybe I could try again starting in June and I'd just drink as much as I wanted till May ended, but that's just an excuse and I know it.
I should have came right back, but I didn't. Had a rough night of drinking last night and called my dad, making a total idiot out of myself and now he's all worried and angry again.
I've had to accept what I already knew; no matter how many rules I make up I'll never be able to control my drinking because I'm an alcoholic. I can't drink just on weekends, I can't drink just socially, I can't put a limit on how much I will consume, and I can't control my behavior. When I drink I will blackout, I will drive, I will make a fool out of myself, I will not accomplish anything and all it does is add fuel to my already clinical depression.
I have to make it work this time...
I should have came right back, but I didn't. Had a rough night of drinking last night and called my dad, making a total idiot out of myself and now he's all worried and angry again.
I've had to accept what I already knew; no matter how many rules I make up I'll never be able to control my drinking because I'm an alcoholic. I can't drink just on weekends, I can't drink just socially, I can't put a limit on how much I will consume, and I can't control my behavior. When I drink I will blackout, I will drive, I will make a fool out of myself, I will not accomplish anything and all it does is add fuel to my already clinical depression.
I have to make it work this time...
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