Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

[Lukeishere]

hi everyone :new:, let me say first off I'm glad to have found this site, because i have all you kind people to talk too.

I'm 21 years of age and i have been a binge drinker for 5 years. but things have now changed for me if you decide to read on....

So here goes.... my new years celebrations was with friends for 09, i was hoping to have a good night and i said to myself before drinking i won't drink too much, but the opposite happened and i got absolutely way to drunk and can't remember most of the night only bits and pieces.

I have gotten drunk like this many times before and yes all times i have gotten drunk have been absolute non-fun times and i have felt terrible the next day. Right now i still feel bad about getting to drunk.

I would get drunk because i thought i could feel better, become more confident, i thought my depression would heal, but i know now that alcohol isn't the solvent for all this and my feelings won't heal if i drink too much, it all honestly gets worse.

I really do now realize i had a major problem with alcohol as everytime i would drink i just wanted more and more.

So i have quit the drink totally before anything really bad happens as so far nothing has. It's for the good for myself to quit drinking because i don't want to hurt anyone else or myself in the future.

Today is my 2nd day going without alcohol. I don't want to even go near the stuff ever again. It's now a total turn off to me like smoking is, I'm also a non smoker.

I also thought about i could have one alcoholic beverage every now and then, but i won't because i have been absolutely turned off by alcohol as it has ruined me in the past in a lot of ways.

Even one time drinking too much lured me too taking speed, as i was highly intoxicated and had the verge to do the terrible drug speed, being myself i was very young and stupid and highly depressed. If i wasn't so drunk i can say i wouldn't have even have touched speed.

I can say too I won't touch speed or any drugs like it again, because i had the worst experience of my life on the drug speed. I'm still recovering from it emotionally and physically to be honest. But I'm getting better as every day passes and now that I've quit alcohol too my future is looking so much more brighter.

I already feel better that i have stopped drinking too and every second without it is a blessing for me.

I appreciate anyone here who read my true story, I wrote this because maybe someone else out there reading this could be in the same situation as me, and i want to let you know there is hope to quit drinking if you really want too. To be honest if you really want to do something positive and its for the best, its definitely possible. It's all about believing in yourself, I know i am now.


Thank you all for reading. Bless you all.

[startingover]

Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

Hiya Luke and a big welcome to you!
It is great to hear you have admitted your problem at such an early age, I wish I had been able to do that. It would have saved much heartache and wasted years.
You are so right in your opinion about alcohol not giving confidence or lifting depression, and it fools us into thinking it can. I too took speed for many years and it completely wrecked my mental health.
For me now, healthy drug free living is a must.
Your post is very inspiring and I think it will help a lot of here to read it.
Are you having any difficulties at all quitting? If you do there is loads of help here to get through it. It sounds like you are doing just great though.
Looking forward to hearing more from you.
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[keepwalking]

Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

big warm welcome Luke and thanks for sharing, you sound very strong just make sure you have a plan to keep going and going in your new sober life. Keep us posted you are very inspirational x

[Guest]

Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

Luke, good look, you sound like youve got your head on your shoulders.It takes smarts to break away from the crowd. Good luck with it all and keep us all posted with how you are getting on.

[IAD]

Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

" LUKE, I'M YOUR FATHER !" Ha !..... Ok, guy you come to the right place. Post your story so we can help.....lot's of pros here. They have been there and done that before you have ! Welcome... IAD.

[bestlifeldms]

Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

Welcome Luke! This is a great place to get support and keep on track. Real alot, post often! Good Luck! Best

[dlw]

Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

Hi Luke Welcome to our wonderful support group, where no one judges and we all are here for each other. Use us as support, and your journey to an AF life will be easier than going it alone.

[witchywoman]

Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

Welcome Luke, I am very impressed that you have decided at such a young age to change your lifestyle, good lick & let us know how your doing.

[vlad]

Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

Wish I'd recognised this at your age. Funnily enough, (and I was your age) whilst drunk - I ended up taking speed too. Wished I hadn't.

Anyway, welcome - this site has helped me a great deal and I pray it will help you too.

[Guitarista]

Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

G'day Luke. Welcome. Read the 'Toolbox' thread. I think it's in 'monthly abstinence' forum. Lot's of useful tip's and info there, for keeping off the grog.
All the best to you my friend, and well done on day 2!....G.

[Beaches]

Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

Welcome Luke. Very happy you figured out you have a problem and have decided to do something about it. Good for you. Look forward to hearing more of your journey.

[ezzmae]

Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

Luke, so wise at such a young age. You story could have been mine at 21, but here I am at 33. Good time to stop Luke. I am also in Oz and I know what a big drinking scene it is here amongst young people, especially at this time of year. Have you got any plans in place for how to deal with this scenario when you are with friends? Are you going to be AF around them? How are you going to socialise in the future? You will need to find the answers to these questions if you wish to be successful in staying AF.

[Charliegirl]

Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

Good Luck Luke hope it all goes well, from experience at 21 it will take great courage to say no, but being as determined as you are I can see you will succeed. You have a great support group here and you never have to feel alone on your journey to a better life.

[cmhguy3]

Hello everyone, My name is Luke and here is my true story.

Welcome!