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Join Date: May 2005
Location: London UK
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Hello.
Hi there.
I am a 27 year old male from the UK, and I have drunk fairly heavily for some time, and while i didnt think i drunk to excess (no-one ever does, right?) i need to sort this facet of my life out now once and for all.
I have in the last 5 years been banned from driving for DUI on 2 occaisions and the last 2 years i have been off the road my drinking has spiralled.
I have ben trying to limit my drinking however it is quite patent that i cannot say no, and therefore i have taken the decision that the only alcohol i can drink, at least in the short-medium term is NONE.
Now this is the start of what i am sure is a long road to recovery, and one that i am sure i will be asking a lot of questions on and about my path with you guys.
Any ideas you can give me i would very much appreciate.
Thankyou.
Dave
I am a 27 year old male from the UK, and I have drunk fairly heavily for some time, and while i didnt think i drunk to excess (no-one ever does, right?) i need to sort this facet of my life out now once and for all.
I have in the last 5 years been banned from driving for DUI on 2 occaisions and the last 2 years i have been off the road my drinking has spiralled.
I have ben trying to limit my drinking however it is quite patent that i cannot say no, and therefore i have taken the decision that the only alcohol i can drink, at least in the short-medium term is NONE.
Now this is the start of what i am sure is a long road to recovery, and one that i am sure i will be asking a lot of questions on and about my path with you guys.
Any ideas you can give me i would very much appreciate.
Thankyou.
Dave
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: The Beautiful Inner Banks of NC
Posts: 1,702
Welcome troublemaker! Sounds like you are on the right track. Though I don't consider myself a big 12 step recovery person, I find the Just for Today concept helpful. You don't have to worry about not drinking a month from now or a year from now, or even tomorrow, just don't drink now, do that for long enough and the time will take care of itself. Good luck on your journey and keep posting. There is a lot of wisdom here and feel free to post what you need to even if you just need to whine a little bit. Take care.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: West Texas
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Originally Posted by troublemaker
I have ben trying to limit my drinking however it is quite patent that i cannot say no, and therefore i have taken the decision that the only alcohol i can drink, at least in the short-medium term is NONE.
Dave
Dave
I'm new to SR, but I have found it to be a great help to me. Just knowing I'm not alone has helped me find the strength to not take that first drink.
I think you'll find alot of support here.
Hang in there!
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 9,293
Welcome to SR, Troublemaker!
You've come to the right place for support as you take this step towards your sobriety and your health. Others will be here soon to give you help and support. In the meantime, take a look around the boards. There is an AA forum and an alcoholism forum which both offer help and different methodologies on quitting. Read the stickys on the top of the forums. Post away; ask questions; share your story as others share theirs with you. Oh, and don't forget the Follies forum. Nothing like a good chuckle to help ease the troubled soul.
I wish you well on your journey!
Shalom!
You've come to the right place for support as you take this step towards your sobriety and your health. Others will be here soon to give you help and support. In the meantime, take a look around the boards. There is an AA forum and an alcoholism forum which both offer help and different methodologies on quitting. Read the stickys on the top of the forums. Post away; ask questions; share your story as others share theirs with you. Oh, and don't forget the Follies forum. Nothing like a good chuckle to help ease the troubled soul.
I wish you well on your journey!
Shalom!
We all need each other.
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: The road of happy destiny.
Posts: 2,294
Hello Dave--Welcome to SR. This is a great place with very supportive people who genuinely want to see you get better. I would also suggest finding some sort of face to face support. In the meantime, hang out, read some threads, post some more and let us get to know you! Glad you are here!
Hugs--
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: NYC, NY
Posts: 193
Welcome Dave
You will find lots of information and support here on SR. I am early in my recovery and it has helped me to do lots of reading on various websites about different recovery programs. It keeps me busy and allows me to see my problem and recovery options from different points of view. There are many sites for you to check out if you search under alcoholism. Best Wishes...and feel free to ask or say anything you need here.
You will find lots of information and support here on SR. I am early in my recovery and it has helped me to do lots of reading on various websites about different recovery programs. It keeps me busy and allows me to see my problem and recovery options from different points of view. There are many sites for you to check out if you search under alcoholism. Best Wishes...and feel free to ask or say anything you need here.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: London UK
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Thankyou for the messages of support.
I am working myself pretty hard at the moment (i run my own company) which i think is very helpful for keeping myself focused on other things.
However that is for other forums.
Thanks once again
I am working myself pretty hard at the moment (i run my own company) which i think is very helpful for keeping myself focused on other things.
However that is for other forums.
Thanks once again
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