The solution? or the problem.
That is me. Thanks for your honesty.
MF;705294 wrote: Good question!
When I realised I had a drink problem, I had all sorts of other problems as well (panic/anxiety problems, trying to 'fit in' in a new job, coping with the unexpected death of my Dad and some difficult issues with my family); although drink wasn't a solution to these it helped to medicate my feelings - for a while.
I kept thinking, 'I'll sort out my other problems, then I'll get round to sorting out my drinking.' But it didn't happen like that. My drinking got worse and, in 2007, it made me extremely ill; I had a massive seizure and was admitted to hospital.
When I came out I went to a rehab clinic and started going to AA meetings. I put my sobriety first. It didn't solve all my other problems, but it helped me see them in perspective.
18 months later - I'm still sober! I just take life a day at a time and try not to worry too much.:thumbs:
When I realised I had a drink problem, I had all sorts of other problems as well (panic/anxiety problems, trying to 'fit in' in a new job, coping with the unexpected death of my Dad and some difficult issues with my family); although drink wasn't a solution to these it helped to medicate my feelings - for a while.
I kept thinking, 'I'll sort out my other problems, then I'll get round to sorting out my drinking.' But it didn't happen like that. My drinking got worse and, in 2007, it made me extremely ill; I had a massive seizure and was admitted to hospital.
When I came out I went to a rehab clinic and started going to AA meetings. I put my sobriety first. It didn't solve all my other problems, but it helped me see them in perspective.
18 months later - I'm still sober! I just take life a day at a time and try not to worry too much.:thumbs:
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