New here! Wanted to Introduce Myself!
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New here! Wanted to Introduce Myself!
Hi, I am in my mid-thirties, I'm a husband, father, and come from a deep line of alcoholics on both sides of my family. I'm very physically active and fit, into health and fitness, but I have had hard liquor and/or beer daily for about 15 years. I have used my health, and my ability to function, to rationalize my use of alcohol.
I have a great life, great family, great job, and I have kept my addiction hidden from others. No one is aware of my problem, because every other alcoholic in my family isn't functional. My issue is not obvious. I do occasionally drink socially, but most of my drinking happens alone, where I take shots privately. My thoughts are consumed with drinking. I plan all activities and events around when I can drink. I alternate all the liquor stores in my city to appear less like a regular customer. I hide receipts, hide containers, and have done a very good job at keeping this problem under the radar.
I have quit drinking for a couple of days at a time, but no more than 4 in a row in over a decade. Something tells me this time will be different. I'm not getting any younger and my exercise and nutrition will only go so far if I don't stop abusing my mind and body from the inside. This is the first time I have publicly shared my issue.
Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself. I look forward to learning about the rest of you!
I have a great life, great family, great job, and I have kept my addiction hidden from others. No one is aware of my problem, because every other alcoholic in my family isn't functional. My issue is not obvious. I do occasionally drink socially, but most of my drinking happens alone, where I take shots privately. My thoughts are consumed with drinking. I plan all activities and events around when I can drink. I alternate all the liquor stores in my city to appear less like a regular customer. I hide receipts, hide containers, and have done a very good job at keeping this problem under the radar.
I have quit drinking for a couple of days at a time, but no more than 4 in a row in over a decade. Something tells me this time will be different. I'm not getting any younger and my exercise and nutrition will only go so far if I don't stop abusing my mind and body from the inside. This is the first time I have publicly shared my issue.
Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself. I look forward to learning about the rest of you!
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Thank you. And great question. Today is Day 2. I'm aware from experience that Day 2 is when those rationalizing thoughts start creeping back in and I usually cave. But today my plan is:
-I've put myself out here for the first time, surrounding myself with you guys.
-Replacement behaviors are necessary for me. I have to be drinking "something," so I'm loaded on healthy teas, water, coffee, etc. All alcohol is gone.
-I'm committing to a new exercise/nutrition plan.
....and this is to get started! I know I'll be adding or adjusting as I need to.
-I've put myself out here for the first time, surrounding myself with you guys.
-Replacement behaviors are necessary for me. I have to be drinking "something," so I'm loaded on healthy teas, water, coffee, etc. All alcohol is gone.
-I'm committing to a new exercise/nutrition plan.
....and this is to get started! I know I'll be adding or adjusting as I need to.
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Originally Posted by powertochange 
Thank you. And great question. Today is Day 2. I'm aware from experience that Day 2 is when those rationalizing thoughts start creeping back in and I usually cave. But today my plan is:
-I've put myself out here for the first time, surrounding myself with you guys.
-Replacement behaviors are necessary for me. I have to be drinking "something," so I'm loaded on healthy teas, water, coffee, etc. All alcohol is gone.
-I'm committing to a new exercise/nutrition plan.
....and this is to get started! I know I'll be adding or adjusting as I need to.
-I've put myself out here for the first time, surrounding myself with you guys.
-Replacement behaviors are necessary for me. I have to be drinking "something," so I'm loaded on healthy teas, water, coffee, etc. All alcohol is gone.
-I'm committing to a new exercise/nutrition plan.
....and this is to get started! I know I'll be adding or adjusting as I need to.
I always have to have something to drink. I got addicted to Perrier water. Ha!
Great job on day two. The monthly classes are very helpful as well, look for the March 2016 thread.
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