I don't know how I got to be here but I'm glad this site exists. I came to the realization yesterday morning that the problem I've don't have is in fact a big problem.
I've been a drinker for most of my adult life and for the past several months my consumption has been increasing, I've been hiding my drinking from my wife - she knew anyway and has mentioned her concern on more than a few occasions - and I seem to be getting increasingly depressed. My Dad (a heavy drinker at various stages during his life)died just before Xmas last year and that seems to be when my drinking increased.
I find myself looking forward to having a drink or three or five right after supper every night. Saturday night I don't know exactly how much wine I had but I was near the falling down drunk stage. It didn't seem like a big deal to me but my wife was not impressed! Yesterday morning when I got up I knew I had to do something.
I didn't have a drink yesterday and don't intend to have one today. Or tomorrow. Or ever again but I know how tough this is going to be.
I see from reading several other posts that the beast - and I agree, it is a beast - can be tempting and often people suffer a relapse. I'm already watching out for day 4. Its great to see the support and encouragement folks offer, I know I'm going to need it.
I'm fortunate in that I have a supportive wife. I hope that I'd be as supportive were the roles reversed. I haven't yet told her about this site but I know she'd be pleased I'm doing something.
I know this is American Thanksgiving this week and I'm wondering how members are planning to handle the increased temptation. I'll be dealing with lots of temptation at Xmas as I'll be together with family plus have the anniversary of my Dad's passing. Any suggestions would be welcome!
The Ten Most Important Two letter Words in the English Language.....If it is to be, it is up to me.
I've been a drinker for most of my adult life and for the past several months my consumption has been increasing, I've been hiding my drinking from my wife - she knew anyway and has mentioned her concern on more than a few occasions - and I seem to be getting increasingly depressed. My Dad (a heavy drinker at various stages during his life)died just before Xmas last year and that seems to be when my drinking increased.
I find myself looking forward to having a drink or three or five right after supper every night. Saturday night I don't know exactly how much wine I had but I was near the falling down drunk stage. It didn't seem like a big deal to me but my wife was not impressed! Yesterday morning when I got up I knew I had to do something.
I didn't have a drink yesterday and don't intend to have one today. Or tomorrow. Or ever again but I know how tough this is going to be.
I see from reading several other posts that the beast - and I agree, it is a beast - can be tempting and often people suffer a relapse. I'm already watching out for day 4. Its great to see the support and encouragement folks offer, I know I'm going to need it.
I'm fortunate in that I have a supportive wife. I hope that I'd be as supportive were the roles reversed. I haven't yet told her about this site but I know she'd be pleased I'm doing something.
I know this is American Thanksgiving this week and I'm wondering how members are planning to handle the increased temptation. I'll be dealing with lots of temptation at Xmas as I'll be together with family plus have the anniversary of my Dad's passing. Any suggestions would be welcome!
The Ten Most Important Two letter Words in the English Language.....If it is to be, it is up to me.
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