Am I the only one?

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Am I the only one?

Am I the only one?

Hi everyone

I've been going it alone, as I said when I first started this thread. I still have no support.

I had some difficult personal problems before Christmas and the season tends to make the isolated feel even more isolated at the best of times. So I started drinking again, although I was more controlled about it and now that my stress has reduced I've stopped again. I haven't had a drink for a week now and I'm going ok without medication.

I am trying to avoid social situations where drinking is central, which means avoiding all of my social opportunities. So Im not socialising at all right now but I suppose that's the way it has to be if i'm going to give myself a chance to dry out. This is not really much of a change for me as most people I know have children and are focussed on their family situations.

Anyway, good luck to you all and best wishes for the new year.

By the way, Im in Australia and as most of you seem to be in the US, this forum is it.

Rosemary

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Am I the only one?

Hi Rosemary, I was wondering how you were doing. Christmas can be awful or wonderful, I reckon. Its just that silly season.

Well done for picking yourself up and trying again... that takes guts. And I'd say post and read here and get support here if you dont get it at home.

Im in Oz also.. theres a few of us here, but most in the US, I reckon.

Brigid

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Hi Rosemary,

It's good to hear from you. Please keep coming, and let us know how things are going. It can get lonely out there!

Kate

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Hi Rosemary;

I'm sorry you have had ups and downs, but you're still hanging in there, which is part of the battle!

Congrats on getting back on track! You're not alone, please know that everyone here is listening and offering kind, patient words...

Blessings and big hugs during your time of need.

Brandy

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Rosemary, Really glad to hear from you! We were worried! I just had a major drinking episode due to a major stress - and I am on the meds! I'm wondering if I should be taking the Original All One instead of the Phyto Green. But I also think that I've learned to cope with problems by zoning out with booze over the past years, so will have to learn not to do that - even when I'm not drinking due to cravings! What I'm trying to say is that maybe not all drinking is due to cravings, which are obviously reduced by this program. And because I've been working two jobs simply not been doing the CDs properly. In any case, there are other Aussies on this board, you're not the only one! There are also other support boards, such as Women for Sobriety, with women from all over the world. Do you live alone? What aspects of the program are you doing? I hope you keep posting and let us know how you're doing. Don't worry because there's lots of us trying to get a handle on this thing. If it were easy, we wouldn't be here.
We're all in this together, sharing what works, what doesn't. learning together.
Adria