I have a drink problem - Professional opinion

[Oggyflute]

Well done mate. Advice can be good, but whatever you do, do it for yourself. Only you will decide how you go about this. As everyone has said, you will always have great support at Pet talk.

[Killearn Kitties]

Well done you! I was thinking about you last night and wondering how you were doing. I'm impressed.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Thanks

I suppose its times like this when my stubborn streak comes in useful! I gave up smoking without any "help" (after a few useless attempts) and got to my target weight within a month so I know I can do this too. Being able to come here and be so open and honest has helped me so, so much

[sasvermont]

I know little to nothing about AA. I do know that we all have our problems, some of us more than others! I congratulate you for having the courage to admit openly that you think alcohol has been your problem. Please don't feel alone with your problem - ever - and know that the Pet Talk people who know much about AA will be there for you. (((((((((Brody's Mom)))))))))

I cannot believe how "tight" a group many of us/they/we are! This has just got to be one of the best web sites out there.

Karen and Paul, thanks so much for allowing these humans the place to meet, greet and convene.

(((((((((((((Karen and Paul)))))))))))))))

[JenBKR]

I am so proud of you Denise, great job so far! I know it can't be easy, and it took you a LOT of courage to come forward and admit this to us. We are always here for you ((((hugs))))

[flip195]

i just want to say your doing well.

I worked for 14 years at Styal in Cheshire.. shift work, high stress etc, and they had an officers club, so it was easy to roll out of work and fall into the club at the end of a stressful evening shift, usually ended going home by taxi worse for wear at 1-2am... i was drinking LOTS, at least 9 to 12 pints a day, more on Fridays when i would go to the officers club then onto a club in Manchester till 3-4 in the morning, they days I did'nt work I went to the pub.

Yes it helped with the stress but it was taking it's toll. My father also had a drinking problem when I was a kid so I was well aware of what I was doing.

Anyway to cut a long story short I woke up one morning with yet another hang over and said enough is enough, and it stopped right there.

Now i Have the occasional light beer and thats it (still 12 bottles of coors light in the fridge from before christmas) If I can do it anyone can... way to go.