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[isbod]

Hi

Can anyone help, the problem with me is that i can't stop at 1 drink i crave more.
Its very difficult to stop at just 1 drink I go one and on till I just get so drunk.
Please help.:new:

[lucky 2.0]

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My advice is not to have drink # 1

[betty boop]

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Hi Isbod & :welcome:

Most of have been like you, Me very much included, with the help of this site i'm now on my 3rd night alcohol free, I used to get drunk every night ..........

As Lucky says try not to have the 1st one.
Read a lot of the postings on this site, It will really help.

All the best,

Love & Hugs, Paula :h :l :h

[Accountable for Me]

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I know the feeling!

I know that feeling all too well. For me, if I can only have one drink, I won't bother because I would want to get smashed. But if there is plenty of alcohol around, then I will have one (maybe with the intention of only having one) but then get smashed.

I know I cannot moderate. I enjoy the feeling WAY too much initially... and want to continue the feeling.... although it only ends in a disaster for me. (blacking out, arguing, phoning people, f eeling sicker than a dog the next day ..... UGH!)

Like Lucky said, maybe not have the first? I completely understand where you are coming from, love. I really do. Going ABS is the only way for me. Maybe just set some small goals for you and start by not having any for one day, then two, then a week and so on....

[Beaches]

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Some of us are just wired different and can not stop at one. We keep drinking to maintain that initial peaceful, calm feeling that we get with the first drink. Unfortunately that doesn't happen and we end up drunk. I found that I can't moderate right now in my life so I am on my third day as well alcohol free and seeing how it goes.
I wish you the best. Keep reading and keep posting.

[daisy]

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I am just on day two af. I know that if I have one drink I will want more. I am only going to think about tonight. Small steps is the way to go .

[louie]

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I can totally relate. I know I cannot EVER stop at one, hence I am abstaining.

Yesterday was really tough, but it will get easier, one day at a time.

If I just think about all the crap I have said, the hurt I have caused, how embarassing I am, the calories consumed, the weight I have gained, the loves I have lost, the friendships I have wrecked, my body I have abused, the opportunities wasted, the gossip created, the impressions made - well, this makes it easier to just not pick up that first glass.

Louie