Highercall

Threw booze down sink early hours Tuesday swore I was never going to drink again. Was ok day one, day 2 mild cravings yesterday severe cravings went out on a bender on my own like the lonely sad man I am. This is a terrible disease.

ScottFromWI

Sorry to hear that Highercall, glad you are back. Did you do anyting actively to address your addiction during those 2 days? Spending some more time here on SR can certainly help with that. There are also lots of options like meetings, groups, counseling locally.

August252015

Glad you made it back.

Stubbs16

Glad you came right bac. It is insidious, no doubt about it. Keep trying, dont ever give up.

least

What made you drink? Was it the anxiety of withdrawal? I hope you'll formulate a recovery plan so this won't happen again.

Nonsensical

There's a cure for you. How are we going to find it?

thomas11

Glad your back, hopefully something was learned and you can be successful in this attempt.

Highercall

I thought I would better off moderating my alcohol intake. Needles to say that failed. There is a work party 25th May and I was worried about going to that and not drinking. Also my brother is a severe alcoholic who is in a terrible state which has made me deppressed.

SoberLeigh

Welcome back, Highercall.

It is a terrible disease and one that we have to fight with all we have.

Do you have a Plan for Recovery?

I will post a link to a terrific SR thread on the subject in a minute.

SoberLeigh

As promised:

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...highlight=Psst (Psst...wanna know why I'm always recommending recovery plans?)

SoberLeigh

Hope that you make and keep SR as part of your Plan.

Stay close.

We care.

Highercall

Thanks for your help

2muchpain

It's gonna take time Highercall and sometimes there are setbacks. Don't be too hard on yourself. Alcohol is a tough and persistent foe. Doesn't give up without a fight. Just keep in mind that the only goal of alcohol is to ruin our lives. Your in the fight and that's what counts. Keep pushing through those cravings and eventually those days add up, but it takes time and a lot of hard work. Grab on to any support you can and be open to any suggestions you get here. We all got your back. Keep in touch. John

Highercall

'The only goal of alcohol is to ruin our lives' I will remember this always. Thanks 🙏 John

Dee74

It is a terrible affliction but it's one that we needn't suffer from highercall
Check out Leighs plan link - it's a good one

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CRRHCC

Addictions always serve an emotional purpose. Reasons for drinking are driven by emotional factors, usually feelings of helplessness (about whatever in their lives makes them feel overwhelmingly trapped). What was your reason?