Mongo

Not confused. I know what I must do.

Desperate. Yes.

I've been drinking heavily for too many years. I have managed to quit for several months at a time. I feel absolutely empowered when I'm sober and completely useless when I'm drinking.

I'm not in trouble with DUI, job loss or relationship concerns.

I could be the perfect drunk.

I need a small nudge to push me over the edge into sobriety. All rational thinking leads to this idea.

My future depends on any decision I make regarding my alcohol use.

As an utterly functioning drunk I need to find a solution to my problem and begin to live life as I prefer, productive and happy.

I'm crying now.

Ron

Anna

Hi Ron,

I'm Anna, recovering alcoholic. Welcome to SR.

It sounds like you have things figured out and you know what you need to do. I hope you hang around and keep posting. There is a lot of support and understanding here.

Love, Anna

cwohio

good luck mongo - wish my ah would be as brave as you!

hugs - cwohio

Dan

Hi Ron, and welcome.
A little nudge...
Well, I was the perfect drunk and addict for a long time.
I got so cocky I actually believed I knew something that thousands of other alcoholics and addicts had somehow missed.
I crossed the line, and within a span of six months or so, I nearly lost it all.
And you want to know the scary part? By the time I realized I was in trouble, I didn't give a damn anymore.
Read the stories here and keep posting.
Glad you're here.

Mongo

Thanks

I really gotta do something.

I think this community is wonderful and supportive.

I will check back when I'm sober and committed.

I need to help myself and other people.

Ron

KelKel

Hi Ron...

welcome aboard.....
You sound pretty level headed and you can sure find the support to stop drinking around here...
I waited too long to address my problem with alcohol and it almost killed me.

Sandy Marie

Hey Ron,
Welcome to SR. I'm an alcoholic for many years and understand where you're coming from. You probably need some help figuring things out. It's easy to get lost in being a perfect alcoholic...but not very satisfying. It's not easy, as the guys here will testify, to get over substances. Wipe the tears and pull yourself together. Desperation and confusion is not conducive to productiveness. There's lots of support from SR members. My prayers are with you. There are many forums here to post from so keep posting and let us know how you're doing.
Sandy

sherbear5104

Hi Ron,

Welcome to SR. This place has helped me through some rough times. The people here are very supportive. We understand what it is like and help each other through the tough times. Keep posting here and let us get to know you and you can get to know us. Between AA and SR, I have found a network of sober support.

Sherry

lulu70

Hey Ron--Welcome to SR. I was a mostly functioning alcoholic myself. I managed to finish school, had a good job, a car, a nice apartment, kept food in the fridge....then it got worse. I lost my job. I thank God that was all it took. I plunged into recovery head-on before I could lose my nerve. I commited myself to a treatment center and have been clean and sober since. I am SLOWLY learning how to live and how to love myself.

You know what you need to do. I am glad you are here. Best of life to you.

Hugs--