I have a drink problem - Professional opinion

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 03-25-2006, 02:39 AM

There! Have finally admitted it and if I don't do something about my drinking its going to get out of control

**Cat's Meowm** · 03-25-2006, 03:04 AM

Please don't worry. And don't beat your self up. Just take one hour at a time - that's what I do!
And then it adds to 24's. It's okay to touch the bottle, as long as no one is hurt!
But it must be hurting you!
Now that you think something's wrong - Go to AA meetings; Al-Anon; church(?), a neighborhood gym; the library --- whatever delays the next drink for an hour! Those hours will add up!

**jenluckenbach** · 03-25-2006, 05:18 AM

You CAN get through this. Be strong. We are all behind you. {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}} and prayers.

**catnapper** · 03-25-2006, 05:34 AM

We all have our vices, but with the loove and support of friends and family, we can break those bad habits and take control of adictions.

**Maya & Inka's mommy** · 03-25-2006, 07:14 AM

Oh Denise, What a brave thing to admit this here on the forum!! This is a big, even the biggest step to healing!! I have great respect for this!
My advise : try to find an AA- club or a person from whom you know he/she attends AA-meetings. AA is very good! They never attack you, they LISTEN,and help you all the way they can! I have 2 brothers-in-law who were heavy drinkers. The first one drank stuff like whiskey during at least 10 years. The other one was a heavy beer drinker. Always drunk! They both joined AA years ago now; they have been sober ever since!! I won't tell you it will be easy, but if you really want to do something about it, it WILL work, I promise!!
If you want to talk about it, you know where to find me

**Felix** · 03-25-2006, 07:40 AM

That was a brave step to take.Wishing you all the best in finding the help you need/want.

**RedHedd** · 03-25-2006, 01:33 PM

Congratulations, you've just taken the first step. I'm also a recovering alcoholic - Moosmom started another thread here as a cyber AA meeting. I've been sober a little over 19 years, however I know when you're just starting to admit that you have a problem, it's hard to conceive of someone not drinking for that long, but it has been possible for me and countless others through the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. AA is listed in every phone book in the world and there are meetings everywhere.

Now that you've made the admission here, pick up the phone and find out where a meeting is close to you, go, raise your hand as a newcomer and let us show you how it is possible to live a happy life without alcohol. It's not easy. You've shown a lot of courage and strength just by posting this thread so I know you can do it.

**Laura's Babies** · 03-25-2006, 02:56 PM

I want to commend you for taking the first step in your recovery! I am not a alcoholic but was raised by acholic parents. What I want to say to you is to GO to AA or find someplace, somebody, help, to help get you through this and can explaine the process as you are going through it so that you won't feel like you are "loosing it", "going crazy" and to help teaching you how to cope in other ways rather than turning to the drink.

There is so much more out there today than there was when my parents were alive, a much better understanding of it and tons of help.... all you have to do is ASK! May God be with you and help you through it!

I have had MANY non drinking alcoholic friends that I have really admired. My buddy Mike has just got his 2 year chip and I am really PROUD of him! We are here if and when you need us!

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 03-26-2006, 04:59 AM

To all of you who have replied and pm'd me - thank you so much! I will respond more when I get back to my pc at work. Hubby hit the roof when he saw this thread (teach him to snoop) although to be fair he didn't know I've been swigging out the vodka bottle at 4am..........

**Maya & Inka's mommy** · 03-26-2006, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Brody's Mum

To all of you who have replied and pm'd me - thank you so much! I will respond more when I get back to my pc at work. Hubby hit the roof when he saw this thread (teach him to snoop) although to be fair he didn't know I've been swigging out the vodka bottle at 4am..........

Okay, will talk to you tomorrow then

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Didn't your hubby know about your problem?? I hope he will support you

**RedHedd** · 03-26-2006, 11:25 AM

We are SO good at hiding what we do. I stayed employed until the bitter end, "pulling it off" and just passint muster. The only person I was fooling was myself.

We'll "talk" tomorrow.

**odaat** · 03-26-2006, 04:15 PM

it's a good day to be sober! Every day is a good day to be sober. I remember the day I couldn't anymore. I HAD to drink. AA has changed all that.
As others have said, find an AA meeting. Cyber meetings are ok, but you really need to be face to face with others who share this experiences, and can offer you the kind of guidance and help you need. look in your phone book, sometimes your local newspapers list phone numbers. If you don't want to go alone, someone will pick you up. Stay in touch!

**carole** · 03-26-2006, 05:00 PM

Congratulations on taking the first important step to recovery, other's have given you great advice, i can only tell you from a different perspective, i have been the partner of two alcoholic men,and can tell you my personal experience, remember Alcoholism is a disease and it effects the whole family, they are ill too, so please for everyone's sake get the help you need .

Be honest with your husband and tell him how much you are drinking and that you want help and his support, I have been through it all with my first husband, the counselling, the drying out, the hospital care,the relapses etc, i never really blamed our split on the drinking and it is only today i realise that is exactly what caused it all,because it changes one's personality completely.

I admire your courage here and hope that you will beable to be strong and take the necessary steps to sobriety, I wish you well.

**kimlovescats** · 03-26-2006, 08:11 PM

Congratulations on your very bold first step! The first step to life without alcohol!!! GOD BLESS and keep you!

(((HUGS)))
KIm

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 03-27-2006, 03:38 AM

Good morning my dear, dear friends.

For the first time in a very long time I fell asleep naturally last night and woke up without that "morning after" feeling. Your posts and pms have given me so much strength - I was able to confess all to my husband who was shocked at the extent of my problem but is now being fantastic.

The bond between PTers gave me the courage to face up to my problem and find the determination to take control. Thank you all for your love and support