How To Beat Alcoholism
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How To Beat Alcoholism
Hi everyone. For the past 6 years I have been a slave to alcohol and gambling and this lead to a lot of negativity in my life. I lost my marriage, my kid , job and was almost homeless. I sought help and for the year I have been sober. My issues was once I enter the club, pub and anywhere where alcohol was accessible and took the first, I did not know when to stop. There was no one there to say enough is enough so as a result I will drink about 11 bottle and glass of drinks on average. The same for gambling. I actually use to sleep at the gambling facilities in lounges outside (no matter where I was). From work straight to gambling and drinking. The good thing is that I was about to turn my life around and if I can help any of you guys I will be glad to do so.
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welcome,petroll.
There was no one there to say enough is enough
the problem with this thought process is
1- its not anyone elses responsibility to stop us from drinking
2- recovery is up to us. we are the ones that tilt our elbows so we are the one responsible to not allowing that to happen.
each and everyone of us has had to take responsiblity for our own recovery and accountability for our actions.
There was no one there to say enough is enough
the problem with this thought process is
1- its not anyone elses responsibility to stop us from drinking
2- recovery is up to us. we are the ones that tilt our elbows so we are the one responsible to not allowing that to happen.
each and everyone of us has had to take responsiblity for our own recovery and accountability for our actions.
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Im not sure what I知 doing so obviously I知 new here, I drink about 1,500 ml every two weeks. I found this site because I was googling how much I should be going through and apparently that痴 way to much. So I guess I知 not sure what to do. I知 happy, not suicidal I guess I just like to drink but I知 getting older and now after drinking that much I値l get chest pains and I guess it痴 starting to make me worry.
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Welcome Petrol!
looking forward to hearing your recovery story
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Welcome David
would you consider seeing a Dr about the chest pain - may be nothing but netter to be safe,
As for quitting - read around and post as much as you like.
You'll find ton of support & understanding here
looking forward to hearing your recovery story
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Welcome David
would you consider seeing a Dr about the chest pain - may be nothing but netter to be safe,
As for quitting - read around and post as much as you like.
You'll find ton of support & understanding here
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Hi To All,
One way to rid alcohol from your life is to set goals. My goals was every month I will reduce my alcohol intake. January (2017) set goal to 5 drink that month , Feb 4 drink, Mar 3, and so on until I went down to one a month ( very difficult to do but possible).
One way to rid alcohol from your life is to set goals. My goals was every month I will reduce my alcohol intake. January (2017) set goal to 5 drink that month , Feb 4 drink, Mar 3, and so on until I went down to one a month ( very difficult to do but possible).
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It was taught to me that if I wanted and
needed to remain sober then I had to
incorporate a recovery program continuously
on a daily bases one day at a time in all
my affairs.
My recovery journey began in August 1990
when concerned family members sought help
for me when i wasn't capable of doing it
myself. They placed me into the care of
those knowledgeable about addiction
and to teach me a program of recovery I
could and would use each and everyday
I remained sober.
Using this recovery program of AA has
been my guideline in helping me achieve
health, happiness, honesty and many
more wonderful gifts to enjoy and be
grateful for.
I am free from my alcohol addiction today.
So can you.
needed to remain sober then I had to
incorporate a recovery program continuously
on a daily bases one day at a time in all
my affairs.
My recovery journey began in August 1990
when concerned family members sought help
for me when i wasn't capable of doing it
myself. They placed me into the care of
those knowledgeable about addiction
and to teach me a program of recovery I
could and would use each and everyday
I remained sober.
Using this recovery program of AA has
been my guideline in helping me achieve
health, happiness, honesty and many
more wonderful gifts to enjoy and be
grateful for.
I am free from my alcohol addiction today.
So can you.
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Hi, petroll. I had to ultimately surrender completely to achieve sobriety. I am unable to taper-once I have that first drink it's on--I have no 'off' switch and I believe any drinking for me would end up fatally (as it almost did 27 months ago.) wishing you all the best on your sober journey.
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Originally Posted by Frickaflip233 
For me beating alcoholism implies there is a contest I can win. Overcoming addiction is accepting that I lost a long time ago, and stop going back into the ring for another round....so to speak.
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I'm out too Petroll.
Its the first drink that sets me off, not the last.
I hope you can make it work long term. I never could.
If you discover you're the same, you know where to find help to quit for good
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Its the first drink that sets me off, not the last.
I hope you can make it work long term. I never could.
If you discover you're the same, you know where to find help to quit for good
D
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Motivating Factor
One motivation to give up alcohol and turn my life around was my child. After few DUI the thought was do I want my child to be fatherless, or in jail for some kind of motor vehicle accident? There were close call where I could have seriously injury someone. After 6 months without driving (during which time I still drank alcohol) I got my license and continue to drink. While all of this was going on my kid was growing up and she look up to me as I started to realized. That was the point I also made a factor to quit alcohol and spend more time with kid than in the bar. You must think of your children.
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I'm not a parent but I know a ton of people here who are, who love their children and family and yet who still can't get free from addiction.
I don't think it's that easy.
How long have you been completely sober for Petroll?
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I don't think it's that easy.
How long have you been completely sober for Petroll?
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You must do whatever is necessary to overcome this demon. You can seek rehab, therapy, take medication, consider your love one as a motivational factor, even incorporate current technology into your life to overcome this struggle. When I was a sailor they told us to do whatever it took not to quit and do whatever it took to win and that the only easy day was yesterday. If anyone need to chat to petrol I am here.
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My dad had two beautiful children, a devoted wife and a career in the military and still drank. His drinking left me with psychological scars I struggle with to this day. I know he loved me, but he loved drink more. Sometimes loving your children and family isn't enough against this beast.
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