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Hi, new to the site
I have been on this site for the past week reading and re-reading posts from so many awesome people. I have finally admitted to myself for what I hope is the last time that I have an addiction to alcohol. I have known this for a long while but didn't want to accept it. I use to be a social drinker, take it or leave it type, but have become a daily/nightly drinker over the last 13 years. I am 53 and a very introverted person. No friends, just my husband, who has always been my best friend. I fear I placed my health in jeopardy due to this nasty habit. I am a very anxious and depressed person in general but alcohol has put me over the top. I have so far made it 24 hours with out alcohol, woo hoo! I have stopped drinking for long periods of time over the last 13 years but if it is around I will indulge. I have noticed over the last month my nightly drinks are coming earlier and earlier. How I let myself come to this point I can't even tell you. I chose it and now it has me under its control. I have reached the point where I was sneaking alcohol and planning when I could start drinking. I hope through this site I can find the support I need to say no more. Thanks for reading.
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Yes, you will find lots of support here. 
It's uncanny how the alcohol takes over and before we know it, any semblance of self-control is gone. I'm glad you recognize that this is a progressive disease and that you want to stop drinking. You may find that your anxiety and depression eases up when you stop drinking. And, if not, you might think about talking to your dr.
It's uncanny how the alcohol takes over and before we know it, any semblance of self-control is gone. I'm glad you recognize that this is a progressive disease and that you want to stop drinking. You may find that your anxiety and depression eases up when you stop drinking. And, if not, you might think about talking to your dr.
This site has helped me get and stay sober and I hope we can do the same for you. Community Greeter
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Hi tikkabean - it's great to have you join us. You're never alone!
I was like you - just a social drinker for a while - and gradually found myself in trouble with it. I was drinking every day before finding SR - completely dependent on it. It was running my life & putting me in danger. Talking things over here really helped calm my anxiety. I hope you'll feel the same. Welcome.
I was like you - just a social drinker for a while - and gradually found myself in trouble with it. I was drinking every day before finding SR - completely dependent on it. It was running my life & putting me in danger. Talking things over here really helped calm my anxiety. I hope you'll feel the same. Welcome.
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Hi Tikkabean,
I am on Day 2 and saw a lot of myself in your post. I too have stopped for long periods of time in the past, but when it was around, I would indulge anyway. The nightly drinks starting earlier and earlier, sneaking drinks, etc. I've done it all too.
Know you are not alone and will get a lot of support on this site. I've been reading and lurking for quite a while, and just posted to be in the "September class". It's hard to go at this alone, I've tried and it doesn't work for me. You need a support system.
I think you will find that here.
I am on Day 2 and saw a lot of myself in your post. I too have stopped for long periods of time in the past, but when it was around, I would indulge anyway. The nightly drinks starting earlier and earlier, sneaking drinks, etc. I've done it all too.
Know you are not alone and will get a lot of support on this site. I've been reading and lurking for quite a while, and just posted to be in the "September class". It's hard to go at this alone, I've tried and it doesn't work for me. You need a support system.
I think you will find that here.
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