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    #1

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    Hello everyone....just saying Hi as this is my first visit here. I'm currently at that crossroads where I feel i feel I need to do something about my drinking before I lose my mind, and I'm glad I found a place like this come to once in awhile. I am in the process of patching up a marriage; broken by my drinking to some extent no doubt; and for the life of me I can't stop getting drunk and trying to stop hurting inside. I feel so ashamed by what my drinking has done to my family and friends....hopefully by being here and writing this I can just take that next step.

    Thanks for listening.....sometimes all you need is just to vent..
    "The reason we fail, is so that we can learn to pick ourselves up." - Unknown
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    #2
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    Welcome! At a point of being very displaced, I found this place. Please vent. Not only does it help you, it helps other people understand what we are all going through.
    This is no longer a drinking problem...it's a matter of Life or Death!!!

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      #3
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      Welcome leafsguy. Hope is right. This is the perfect place to vent.

      I have discovered that those on MRO are more important to me than my family.

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        #4
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        Hi Leafs and Welcome.

        Yes .... we may damage family and friends but more importantly, we lose our SELF.

        Time to reclaim.

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          #5
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          Welcome. You've certainly come to the right place! Vent away. Read and post and learn and try all you need to take the right path for you away from the cross roads. Look forward to 'hearing' more from you.


          Bessie xx

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            #6
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            Welcome Leafsguy~ you've found a Virtual Home!

            Patty
            Tampa, FL

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              #7
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              Well its day "One" and I have been back and forth from the edge off the cliff a few times but have managed to get out of bed and actually get dressed and call a few friends to let them know I'm alive. I would love to tell someone that I'm doing this, but I'm so afraid of failing again, and it will be much easier if nobody knows.....on the other hand, if the right people know they will probably be good support....

              Thanks again....
              "The reason we fail, is so that we can learn to pick ourselves up." - Unknown

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                #8
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                Leafs - welcome. You will find help here. You just have to log on often and read and post.

                There are so many people on this site who don't want to tell other people they are here. I understand all of the reasoning as to why, but I believe telling people can also make you more accountable for your actions. Kind of helps to keep you stay on the straight and narrow. And your right, if you tell the right people they not only would be good support, but I bet they wouldn't judge or be upset with you if you slipped. The fact is you are at least trying. One of the hardest parts is over. You've admitted you have a problem and you are stong enough to ask for help.

                Stick with us (and not just once in a while). We are here for you no matter what.
                Good luck. Stay strong.

                Love, Me
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                Alcohol is simply the device between success and failure.

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                  #9
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                  Leafsguy, :welcome:

                  Its up to you whether or not you 'tell' anyone, but please realise that we are now your extended family we are truly here for you, and theres always someone here 24/7 to help and support you ....

                  I hope that you gain as much from this site as I have ......

                  Love & Hugs, BB xx
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                    #10
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                    Welcome Leafsguy,

                    I agree with Thankful. I have not told anyone yet out of fear. I have back slid once since I got here. I think I am ready to tell a close confidant or two so they can hold me a bit accountable. I am still "noodling" on that option for me. I think I want to get some more dry days under my belt before I tell do tell anyone.But regardless, use this site, its a great resource and so many wonderful people are here.

                    Good Luck!
                    "I've done it. I don't need to drink anymore. I'm free!"-Jason Vale

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                      #11
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                      Leafguy, welcome! This site has helped me so much...when nothing else could. Read, read, read, and post...and come to chat sometimes if you want....

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                        #12
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                        I told everyone. I told my boss, my ex, my kids,my sisters, my friends. I don't think it made me feel more accountable, but it made it more "real" for me. I don't know how many times I would wake up in the morning and say to myself, "God, I need to quit doing this!!' And of course, that same night I would be at it again. Actually voicing it out loud to other people really made a difference for me. I was acknowledging I had a problem, and I was refusing to be embarrassed or ashamed. I believe those two feeling really hurt one's soul and makes it very difficult to go AF.
                        But everyone is different. Some people are more internal and need their private space to deal with things. I am very outspoken and need to throw things out into the wind for everyone to hear.
                        Goal 1: Today
                        Goal 2: Tomorrow

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                          #13
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                          Well, its been a few days, and things are stable. I told my ex whats up, and she's supportive and tentative; as she should be. With the weekend coming, it will be the big test. I think I'm ready. Diet coke here I come.
                          "The reason we fail, is so that we can learn to pick ourselves up." - Unknown

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                            #14
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                            Hi All I am also new here . I started with my meds and vits 5 days ago and find Iam drinking more than before and the craving seems greater am I doing some thing wrong ??

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                              #15
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                              Hi Country bo, are you on the topamax? Follow the titrating schedule as outlined in the book, it should "kick in" for you. Post and read more and go into chat instead of drinking. You can do this!

                              Leafsguy, welcome. As others have said, this is a place you can come to as a virtual home where we share our experiences together.
                              The more we appreciate life, the more life appreciates and bestows us with more goodness.

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