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[miim619]

Just stumbled upon the site. I am in desperate need of finding a way to quit drinking. I only drink at night, but it's every night to black out. I have an 18 month old and this is in no way healthy for her to grow up with not to mention its killing me. I am overweight because of it, depressed and have zero self esteem. My health insurance kicks in in May and I desperately want to kick this thing this year. For good.

Thanks for letting me spill my guts

[Bambi]

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Hi Miim and Welcome,

What a wonderful and hard decision it was for you to realize you need help. What a better motivator then an 18 month old!

Please read the book or down load it from this site. This site is full of people just like us....we are Moms (Dads, singles......people) who drink too much, time to cut it down or out!

Keep reading and posting..........there is tons of helpful info on here!

Best wishes and Hugs,
Bambi

[miim619]

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Thank you. I am actually sitting at my computer crying realizing that there are some who were/are in the exact position I am of the anxiety of all this. Drinking every single night, massive amounts of wine. It's amazing. I am purchasing the book now and am soi glad I found this place

[LVT25]

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on the right track

You came to the right place. Now you need to read "My Way Out". I've been drinking a long time--not every night, but when I do drink It's almost always to excess. I have been very, very lucky that something bad hasn't happened because of it. I have 2 young sons, and it makes me cringe to think of how many times I wouldn't have been able to help them or take them somewhere if I had to. But that's the past. The present is all that matters right now. Take it one day at a time. Cheer up, there is alot of good advice and support on this site.

[Thankful]

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Miim ~ welcome.

I know your story too well....

I am overweight because of it, depressed and have zero self esteem.

I started here Dec 27th, and I have never felt better mentally than I do now. Besides giving up alcohol, I believe that the fish oil I take has helped a lot with depression and self esteem. I've been taking that and a multi-vitamin for 2 months now. Try them both asap. They are inexpensive, you can buy them anywhere, and it certainly won't hurt to take them.

Read a lot of the posts. There's some great info here. Lots of support and inspiration.

Good luck, hun. We are here for you.

Love, Me
:l

[tlrgs]

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hi there..miim619..welcome . read alot and post any or all of your questions. we are here for you.so remember you are the only one that can really make the change .so for now good luck and you are not alone

[Ripple]

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miim619;285309 wrote: Just stumbled upon the site. I am in desperate need of finding a way to quit drinking. I only drink at night, but it's every night to black out. I have an 18 month old and this is in no way healthy for her to grow up with not to mention its killing me. I am overweight because of it, depressed and have zero self esteem. My health insurance kicks in in May and I desperately want to kick this thing this year. For good.

Thanks for letting me spill my guts

That is okay to tell. Get the health insurance 1st. try to get some control because you have to plan out and wait for proper treatment, you have a ton of work ahead. take it slow, it can be done. :welcome: ripple~

[Victory]

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Welcome miim

Hi ya miim :welcome: The most liberating feeling for me when I first found this site was that I am not alone. So miim, if it helps?. you are not alone in your struggles. Keep reading and posting. Best wishes Aunty Vic.

[Kirova]

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Welcome, miim! I'm really glad you're reaching out. The support here is endless. You can do this! :h

[miim619]

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Ripple;285473 wrote: That is okay to tell. Get the health insurance 1st. try to get some control because you have to plan out and wait for proper treatment, you have a ton of work ahead. take it slow, it can be done. :welcome: ripple~

Wait for health insurance first? I need all things in place before beginning correct?

Thanks

[Accountable for Me]

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:welcome:

I changed my life around when my little one was about 18 months old - with this program. I can totally understand what you are going through. I am glad you found us, and there are tons of mom's on here that will support you along the way.

I also drank until I blacked out too - and my daughter was my biggest motivator to work on this affliction.

[Life]

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You can do it you are ready

Keep writing and reading, this site is fantastic. I only found this site 4 days ago and I am 4 days al free, and loving it. It is hard but last night instead of a drink I came on line and it got me through it. I was drinking like you when I had two small kids my little girl was not even 18 months and I would get blind drunk and then would sleep in the same bed as her. I still feel sick to the stomach about it. I could have killed her and I was basically unconsious. She is now 5 and my boy is 7. I have been on the merry go round of ups and downs for years and have had enough. I too am overweight and have been on anti depressents for 7 years, although aparently with the amount I have been drinking they have little effect. last year I started reducing my meds and I really think it is the al that has been the cause of the depression. It takes a long time to come off them, but I am now on half the dose with the aim to be off them by my 40th this year. The al has caused my depression and self loathing and the guilt of being a al mother. You need to do this for you because you are a wonderful person and a great mother, you just need to get her back and be proud of her. Keep reading and writing there are alot of mothers here and everyone is very supportive. Good luck and give your 18month old a special hug from one mother to another, they are prescious beyond words.

[jane jane]

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You can do it, miim!

[Ripple]

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miim619;285309 wrote: Just stumbled upon the site. I am in desperate need of finding a way to quit drinking. I only drink at night, but it's every night to black out. I have an 18 month old and this is in no way healthy for her to grow up with not to mention its killing me. I am overweight because of it, depressed and have zero self esteem. My health insurance kicks in in May and I desperately want to kick this thing this year. For good.

Thanks for letting me spill my guts

don't stumble over my post, there is valuable help offered right here for you to begin. I do not know if a script is needed to order campral, topa, etc. and if insurance covers via online? do you follow me this far? if you are not successful, your having black-outs with a child? you may need inpatient rehab at some point, ya know, insurance will be required. this is what i was talking about. good luck and hope all goes well for you.

R.

[My New Beginning]

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Welcome miim
You are not alone and this site is a wonderful place to go and everyone is so supportive.
It's very hard to admit you have a drinking problem. I struggled with that for years and then finally stopped denying it and admitted it. It's very freeing and once that's done, it's much easier. I have not been AF for long but every day I'm sober I feel so great!
You can do it miim. We are here for you.