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Hello all,
I just wanted to introduce myself as a newcomer to this site and recovery in general.
I am 30 years old and have been drinking for 10+ years. While I never became terribly physically addicted, I am an alcoholic. Have had many negative consequences as a result of my drinking, but always am looking for excuse to drink; it's my coping mechanism. I realized how badly things were progressing, the quantity of alcohol I was drinking on a daily basis was becoming more and more and I was able to stop for almost a month (huge achievement). But last week I went right back to it and have been told to succeed I need support - I have only been to one AA meeting. This is all very new to me, I am terrified of letting go of drinking, and wanted to join this forum for some extra support.
Thanks for listening to my short story.
-Emma
I just wanted to introduce myself as a newcomer to this site and recovery in general.
I am 30 years old and have been drinking for 10+ years. While I never became terribly physically addicted, I am an alcoholic. Have had many negative consequences as a result of my drinking, but always am looking for excuse to drink; it's my coping mechanism. I realized how badly things were progressing, the quantity of alcohol I was drinking on a daily basis was becoming more and more and I was able to stop for almost a month (huge achievement). But last week I went right back to it and have been told to succeed I need support - I have only been to one AA meeting. This is all very new to me, I am terrified of letting go of drinking, and wanted to join this forum for some extra support.
Thanks for listening to my short story.
-Emma
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Welcome, Emma. I'm so glad you found us. This is a great place to share thoughts with those who understand.
At 30 I knew I was headed for trouble - but unlike you, I didn't do a thing to stop the progression. I kept insisting I could manage it with willpower. The results were horrific. A life in ruins. I'm happy you want to make this big change. It feels wonderful to get free of it.
At 30 I knew I was headed for trouble - but unlike you, I didn't do a thing to stop the progression. I kept insisting I could manage it with willpower. The results were horrific. A life in ruins. I'm happy you want to make this big change. It feels wonderful to get free of it.
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Originally Posted by daybyday71915 
This is all very new to me, I am terrified of letting go of drinking, and wanted to join this forum for some extra support.
If you have questions about AA, ask away. There is a whole forum dedicated to the 12 steps. But whatever way you decide to get sober, committ to it, fully. I think you already have an idea where life is headed if you don't.
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Hi Emma,
Welcome! I can relate to being "terrified of letting go of drinking" -- I was so afraid that I would not be able to tolerate my life or my feelings without wine.
After 10+ months, I can say that it is well worth it, and actually not anywhere near as hard as I feared! I do have to work at it, and support from others has been really important. But my depression and negative feelings really lifted when I stopped drinking and joined AA.
You can do this!
Welcome! I can relate to being "terrified of letting go of drinking" -- I was so afraid that I would not be able to tolerate my life or my feelings without wine.
After 10+ months, I can say that it is well worth it, and actually not anywhere near as hard as I feared! I do have to work at it, and support from others has been really important. But my depression and negative feelings really lifted when I stopped drinking and joined AA.
You can do this!
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