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[tryin@getby]

I am 25 and have have been drinking in an unhealthy way for about 3 years. I still hold a decent job and have relationships that I am a part of but... I don't want this problem to continue and get worse. Those that are close to me know that it is a possibility for this to be a huge disaster. Where do I start and what kind of questions do I need to be asking myself?

[bestlifeldms]

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Welcome! You are light years ahead of most of us, in that you are so young, and recognize that you probably need to be here. Read alot on the boards, post alot. Gather information and support. Read the book. That is a great beginning! Great to have you!

[dill]

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Welcome! Is your drinking affecting your relationship? Do you want to quit for yourself or for your partner? It's important that it is something you yourself want. Great job on wanting to take this on before you waste a lot of years!

[WannaBFree]

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Hiya Tryin,
I am 26 and have realised that it is never to early to give up the booze and get on with a life not filled with a poison illusion. Read a book called- How to control alcohol by Allen Carr I cannot stress how much this book has helped me!!! Private msg me if you feel you want to talk to someone your age, it may not appeal to you but I know it sure helps me to know that others my age are going through the same crap.

[aprilmoon]

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:welcome:

I found this site about 3 weeks ago. It has been a wonderful source of information and wonderful people.

[Guest]

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Welcome Tryin, I am older than you and I, earlier this year, finally went to a rehab, (which I honestly personally did not get much out of) but there were young people there and I felt so hopeful for them, as I too was 23 when I first started sending away for programs to help me in what I thought was a drinking problem.

Never did go, back then though, so now years after drinking, I am really trying hard to stop. I have a reason to, my husband is divorcing me because of the drinking. No pity party, just the facts. So I share this with you, why not now? Why wait?

Good luck, read all around, I have really been helped here, starting Dec 08, and I have 40+ days AF (alcohol free) now. I am so glad about that and for all the help here. :welcome:

:heart::heart:WELCOME TO YOU!

[sunshine_gg]

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Welcome tryin...

Kudos for recognizing the potential problem NOW. Although I don't believe in age limiting anything, I do know that you will save yourself (along with current and future family/relationships) a whole lot of heart ache if you can get rid of the beast NOW.

Do read EVERYTHING you can get your hands on... education is a huge step in recovery, I find. I wish you the best of luck.

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[renewal]

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hey

Hi there...and welcome. Just wanted to invite you to join us on the Newbies Nest thread. We are a very supportive family over there and always have room for one more.
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