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Hello to All
Hi All,
Just joined this site in the hope of being able to connect with others who are suffering from the same affliction as I - Alcohol.
My name is Michael Maguire, I'm 49yo and Irish, though living in Denmark now. Alcoholism runs in my family, at least down the male line. My father was an alcoholic, all my uncles, grandfather, etc.
Never been into any kind of rehab, or been admitted to hospital. But I have found it's getting worse as I'm getting older. Drinking harder stuff.
Only way I can control it is by taking Antabuse pills twice a week. Once I do that there's no problem because I know it's impossible to drink, so I don't even think about it.
Problem is I have to force myself to keep taking them. Every now and then I stop so I can attend some social event, and that then turns into a week long bender. Then another week of brutal sickness getting over it. So each time it wipes out 2 weeks of my life.
I was married to a Danish woman and while with her it was easy to always take my antabuse, because I my marriage was important and I wanted her to be happy.
She was literally my rock who kept me on the straight path. But she died last year and now I'm alone and anchorless.
Anyway, that's who I am. It's a pleasure to be here.
Michael
Just joined this site in the hope of being able to connect with others who are suffering from the same affliction as I - Alcohol.
My name is Michael Maguire, I'm 49yo and Irish, though living in Denmark now. Alcoholism runs in my family, at least down the male line. My father was an alcoholic, all my uncles, grandfather, etc.
Never been into any kind of rehab, or been admitted to hospital. But I have found it's getting worse as I'm getting older. Drinking harder stuff.
Only way I can control it is by taking Antabuse pills twice a week. Once I do that there's no problem because I know it's impossible to drink, so I don't even think about it.
Problem is I have to force myself to keep taking them. Every now and then I stop so I can attend some social event, and that then turns into a week long bender. Then another week of brutal sickness getting over it. So each time it wipes out 2 weeks of my life.
I was married to a Danish woman and while with her it was easy to always take my antabuse, because I my marriage was important and I wanted her to be happy.
She was literally my rock who kept me on the straight path. But she died last year and now I'm alone and anchorless.
Anyway, that's who I am. It's a pleasure to be here.
Michael
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Hello Michael!
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your wife.
I think you are experiencing the fact that alcoholism worsens, unless we stop drinking. I'm glad you found us and that you are ready to stop drinking.
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your wife.
I think you are experiencing the fact that alcoholism worsens, unless we stop drinking. I'm glad you found us and that you are ready to stop drinking.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New York
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Welcome, Michael!
I'm so sorry to hear you lost your wife. Sounds like you already know drinking away your sorrow doesn't work for anyone. So glad you found us .. you'll find tons of support here.
We understand.
I'm so sorry to hear you lost your wife. Sounds like you already know drinking away your sorrow doesn't work for anyone. So glad you found us .. you'll find tons of support here.
We understand.
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Stockport/Greater Manchester/Cheshire
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Welcome Micheal,
Sorry to hear you lost your wife.
We can be your anchor.
Some wise people here who have been dragged through the mill backwards.
Take care
Be kind to yourself
Sorry to hear you lost your wife.
We can be your anchor.
Some wise people here who have been dragged through the mill backwards.
Take care
Be kind to yourself
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 6,902
Welcome.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife.
I'm glad you found us though. It might also be worth reaching out to AA so you can find some face to face support and fellowship as well... https://dkaa.dk/information-in-english/meetings/
I hope you keep reading and posting here.
BB
I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife.
I'm glad you found us though. It might also be worth reaching out to AA so you can find some face to face support and fellowship as well... https://dkaa.dk/information-in-english/meetings/
I hope you keep reading and posting here.
BB
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: England
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Dear Michael,
So sorry for the loss of your wife, and for the battle you are facing with the drink.
Alcoholism is all over my father's side of the family too.
I think I'm the first one with any recovery to speak of, eleven months.
Welcome, anyway, we can't do this on our own.
Looking forward to hearing how you go
So sorry for the loss of your wife, and for the battle you are facing with the drink.
Alcoholism is all over my father's side of the family too.
I think I'm the first one with any recovery to speak of, eleven months.
Welcome, anyway, we can't do this on our own.
Looking forward to hearing how you go
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Join Date: Apr 2018
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Hi Michael,
I just joined yesterday too. Much of the same reasons you showed up here too. I am sorry about your wife. My mom passed away in January and it makes the drinking/binging so much easier....but then life is still waiting on the other side.
Something Anna said has been sticking with me all day.
Alcoholism worsens....I never thought about that. I certainly don't want things to get worse than they already are.
I found this community for a reason, and so did you.
I am committed to being sober....so it doesn't get worse.
Stay with it.
This is a good, positive, place.
I just joined yesterday too. Much of the same reasons you showed up here too. I am sorry about your wife. My mom passed away in January and it makes the drinking/binging so much easier....but then life is still waiting on the other side.
Something Anna said has been sticking with me all day.
Alcoholism worsens....I never thought about that. I certainly don't want things to get worse than they already are.
I found this community for a reason, and so did you.
I am committed to being sober....so it doesn't get worse.
Stay with it.
This is a good, positive, place.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
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Michael, we're so glad you're here. This is the best place ever for encouragement & understanding. I'm sorry for the painful time you've been through - I hope talking things over here will be of some comfort.
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