Functioning Drunk
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Join Date: May 2018
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Functioning Drunk
I’m new here. I thought I’d try it out. I’ve been drinking heavy for over 30 years. No drunk driving arrests. No problems at work except one day a month when I binge for the day instead. I have been sober for just over a month now. People close to me told me to quit. Never been to AA and I couldn’t think of a way to stop myself. Then my opportunity came with a broken leg. Laid up with no way to drive and plenty of time to think. I have lost about 20 lbs. I eat better and more often. No exercise. My heart rate dropped 10 bpm to a normal rate. I sleep through the night without snoring or massive heartburn. No more excessive coughing or hacking in the morning, etc. I’m worried that when I do finally get back on my feet I will go right back to drinking. I feel so much better without it. I do have triggers and moments when I want a drink but they do pass. No other withdrawal symptoms though. I have read many stories from others on-line and I thought it might be good to talk about it.
Thanks,
Dan
Thanks,
Dan
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: AZ
Posts: 1,344
Hey Dan. I was a functioning drunk for many years too: good job, great family, no arrests: I just (thought that I) needed to drink every night. I’m only 96 days sober, but I also don’t want to go back to that way of living. This is a great place to come to, and come to often. The people here are great, non-judgemental, and very helpful. Have a plan for those triggers. Maybe read a few books if you have time, or just browse these threads for helpful information. Best of luck. Stick around!!
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: NYC
Posts: 19,042
Dan, welcome to the club!
Your 'voice' coming over the internet reminds me of my uncles & cousins. Heavy, lifelong drinkers. Many of them died badly, directly or indirectly from the effects of alcohol. Me, I was a daily hard-liquor drinker for more than 30 years (except a couple of gaps like pregnancy). 'High functioning.'
Life never seemed sweet to me before I quit. Now I'm grateful for it every day.
I hope you stick around!
Your 'voice' coming over the internet reminds me of my uncles & cousins. Heavy, lifelong drinkers. Many of them died badly, directly or indirectly from the effects of alcohol. Me, I was a daily hard-liquor drinker for more than 30 years (except a couple of gaps like pregnancy). 'High functioning.'
Life never seemed sweet to me before I quit. Now I'm grateful for it every day.
I hope you stick around!
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,439
Hi Dan 
Coming here regularly helped me see that I was better sober. These folks had something I didn't have no matter how high functioning I though I was - and I wanted what they had
welcome aboard
D
Coming here regularly helped me see that I was better sober. These folks had something I didn't have no matter how high functioning I though I was - and I wanted what they had
welcome aboard
D
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