Takeaction

It’s been awhile since I logged on. Leaving wasn’t the best idea as alcohol continued to destroy my life. I moved on to a new amazing job and would drink a little...then A LOT. I’m a 32 year old woman and I was downing Tito’s vodka like water. I had to call in sick for three days. I was so scared that I was going to lose my job and credibility. Thankfully I didn’t. My secret is safe with coworkers but not with family. They see at gatherings just a couple isn’t enough. I started feeling liver pain and I was so sick I was throwing up blood. The symptoms have dissipated, but it scared me so much that I knew I had to stop or I would lose everything. My wonderful home, family, and job. COVID kept me inside and I wasn’t sad...alcohol kept me entertained. I’m doing my best to stay strong and know what I will lose if I dip just one toe into that pond.

least

I hope you'll utilize the support and collective wisdom here to help you get sober for good.

Misssy2

I'm hoping this time works for you too...sounds like your body is tired .

Sounds like you are tired and scared....just like me everytime I go on a binge.

I am glad we have this outlet to vent.

You are not alone....I thought alcohol was keeping me entertained or passing the time during COVID when actually if I were honest with myself....it was slowly killing me.....

You are young to be having such a physical reaction to alcohol "throwing up blood"....I hope you realize before I did that it "TRULY IS" killing your body...mind and soul.....Take good care of yourself, if you can stay stopped it only gets better from today forward.

Anna

I hope that you are ready to make the decision to stop drinking and to live a sober life. It sounds like you're at the point where you need to make the choice to take care of yourself. Please continue to read and post.

LumenandNyx

There's nothing like being scared sober!

~The simplest explanation tends to be the right one. ~ Occam's Razor

Memejean

You’re making a choice by using this support forum as a tool. Every good choice adds up!! Be strong!!

Takeaction

I’ve been experiencing night sweats which are terrible.

I never ever want to feel the way that I did going through withdrawals. I felt absolutely helpless.

Dee74

I'm glad you made it back takeaction

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BeABetterMan

Those sweats at night are awful. They definitely pass. I just went through it about two weeks ago. There are more rough times ahead, but they are worth it.

MaximusD

Awesome to have you now do what your name says. Post here a lot as that seems to be the common denominator for most peoples success in quitting drinking here. Welcome!

Takeaction

Today with all the stress at work I feel completely overwhelmed. My anxiety is at its highest. Ugh...I will not resort to drinking. I’ve made it to 5 days. I will not quit this fight!

Steely

Just don't drink Takeaction. The anxiety will pass, whereas "alcoholism" will not. It remains, and it kicks harder. Much harder.

Eventually employers do get to know. It's happened to me. What a great relief to never have to worry about that again.

I cannot adequately express how much better life is without alcohol. And it's not a sacrifice or a loss. It's like winning the lottery of life. 🌺

You can do this Takeaction. I know you can.