I feel so helpless - a failure

[boozehag]

I feel so helpless - a failure

Hi all
I too have been where you all have and worse but I know now that I learned the habit/addiction/cycle of drinking to excess over time but the good news is that I find that it can also be unlearnt over time. Initially there are a lot of chemical imbalances going on in the body due to the constant AL abuse and often this is what causes the early cravings and cavings and this is where the supplements are really helpful in redressing that imbalance and helping with cravings. Especially the l-glut! I also believe the 30 day AF period is really really helpful as it allows the body to get rid of the toxins and the mind to heal a bit so that you can see the benefits of being AF and get the ball rolling. If you get on a 30 day thread with others starting out this will really help keep you focused and committed.
Good luck.
BH

[maddiva]

I feel so helpless - a failure

YOU ARE NOT A USELESS FAILURE

It is really hard. The amount of times I have promised never to drink and convinced myself that I will never do it again and lo and behold there I am clutching my bottle and drinking. Sneakily. Who will know? Trouble is everyone knows. It is such an affliction. I even thought if i cannot stop I will kill myself. It got so bad. I felt so ashamed. I have no solution. Just support and to let you know you are not alone there is no such thing as a problem person there is however such a thing as a person with a problem. You have that, I have that and so do many others. We should all move to a muslim country where drink is banned maybe then we can cure ourselves. What sheer hell. My prayers are with you today and by no means am I out of the woods. Still lurking behind the trees.:l

[aprilmoon]

I feel so helpless - a failure

Snap, we are all alike here. I have found that some like wine, some like beer, I love Rum. I am lucky that my husband never gave me an ultimatum (sp). That kinda puts a stress level on trying to stop drinking. Sometimes I wish he had because I may have stopped drinking sooner. He is my support, my rock. I pray that your partner will support you in trying to stop drinking. Without his/her support, it's gonna be hard. Tell him/her that you need support. People either have a problem with drinking or they don't or they are not willing to admit it.

You have found a wonderful website. I have found so much inspiration here... Keep posting and reading. I wish you the best.