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    im disgusted with my lifestyle

    hi people,
    ive just registered with myo as i have finally realised that if i do not give up alcohol for good im going to let my life slip by. im a very successful, self made male based at new delhi india. on the face of things ive got everything that anyone can ever desire to have - a very caring, loving, supportive family, a beautiful graceful wife, very successful parents, a bonny set of twin sons, a business conglomorate comprising of several companies engaged in manufacturing, real estate, infrastructure development & import activities, a series of sprawling villas, a vast social circle, the best cars that money can buy but yet my complete helplessness to prevent my dependence on alcohol has ruined everything. even after 4 near fatal car crashes over the past few years & the fact that my sons are of too tender an age & are their future is totally dependent on me, i have failed to correct myself. initially all through university i abstained from alcohol completely althogh all my pals used to binge night after night & then at the fag end of university, as a result of a dare posed to me i drank a 1/2 litre glass of whisky -- & that was the beginning of the end as far as my slavery under alcohol was concerned. now 15 years from then im consuming at least a bottle of vodka every night & even more over the weekends. im totally disgusted with my lifestyle & feel so humiliated & degraded when i realise how im compromising the dignity of my family with my drunkenness. i go clubbing every night straight from work, hardly spend any time with my kids, drink till i lose my senses & then am driven back home by my driver after i lose control. every night i promise to myself that i will moderate my intake only to get pissed drunk again. im losing touch with my pals, not doing any of the things normal people do-- i dont remember when i saw a movie last, when i took my family out for a meal last-- its just work, followed by a binge, followed by a hangover, followed by work, only to followed by another binge all over again. i seem to have no control over my actions - on the rare occasions that ive tried to abstain on any particular night im subjected to nightmares & its always been an effort to spend the night - ive not been able to sleep a wink on these nights. ive tried medication, aa, quacks but nothings worked till date. i just dont know if ill be able to get my life back - ive decided to definetely, definetely, firmly abstain from tonight. the worst part is that all the best memories of my life, as in the worst are corelated to alcohol & i cant imagine my life without alcohol, which i find impossible to have in moderation - im stuck in a rut.

    #2
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    Hello and Welcome Tough
    With your level of alcohol consumption, you must be very careful with withdrawal. I had to do it under medical supervision. Do you have a doctor that you can confide in to help you with withdrawal? It can be dangerous. The doctor put me on benzodiazepines for a short while, just to get through the initial withdrawal. I could not have done it without the medicine. Please let us know how you are getting on and how we can be of help. Have you downloaded the book? That is a great place to start. The Toolbox thread under Monthly Abs is also helpful. Good for you for deciding enough is enough, but do be careful.
    "Decide-Which Voice in Your Head you Can Keep Alive" (Shinedown)

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      #3
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      Welcome Tough, Withdrawl can be dangerous so you may need medical help. Once you are thru with that you will find plenty of support here to help you reach your goals. There is a Happy life after ALCOHOLISM and I am living proof...I will be one year sober on MAY 14th and it hasn't been easy but it is so much worth all the work !!!
      If I can do it I am sure you can, and we are here to HELP you along the way.
      sigpicEyes on the PRIZE, a SOBER Future !!!

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        #4
        im disgusted with my lifestyle

        Welcome Tough,

        You have the conviction to quit and taken the step to join MWO. That's a good start. Please do consult with a doctor or rehab to get you through the early withdrawal phase, for safety's sake. Make this the next step in your plan.

        We will all be here for support and encouragement on your journey. You have found a large community of people that do underdstand how you feel.

        All the best,
        Lavande
        AF since 03/26/09
        NF since 05/19/09
        Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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          #5
          im disgusted with my lifestyle

          WOW - and here I thought my drinking was due in large part to the "life situation" I'm in... guess even money & love have a hard time grappling the beast.

          An "equal opportunity" life squasher!

          Tough - it sounds like you have a LOT to live for.
          Sometimes you have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down... Anais Nin

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            #6
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            Hi Tough,

            You sound like an intelligent guy. Use that intelligence....life is much more than clubbing every night. I don't even have to be there to tell you that the majority of the clubbers are insecure, depressed, wanna-bes. You sound like the world is your oyster. There is a void that you are filling with alcohol. Self-Analyze or seek counseling. Find something else to fill that void. How about the love and respect of your children and wife. Nothing else matters at this point. Take it slow, get a few days of alcohol free under your belt. Do something special with the family....you will feel better. I swear. Keep reading and posting here. There are so many that have turned their lives around once they quit. Don't kid yourself though it will be a battle and probably a lifelong one.

            Good luck...check back.

            Bright.

            Everything I need is within me!

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              #7
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              And a lifesaving one.

              'I am part of all that I have met, yet all experience is an arch wherethro', gleams that untravelled world whose margins fade, forever and forever when I move'

              Zen soul Warrior. Freedom today-

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                #8
                im disgusted with my lifestyle

                Welcome Tough,

                You are amongst good friends on here, we all have some type of issue with alcohol that feels is robbing us of our happiness.

                I have recently realized that getting this problem under control, is going involved some changing, if nothing changes, then nothing changes. Are you ready to make some changes in your life? Im sure your loved ones would be thrilled to have their sober Dad and husband back, and I am sure you are tired of putting yourself through Hell. You certainly DO have alot to live for, so maybe coming here can be your turning point. We are here to listen and help in whatever ways we can.

                Love, Overit
                I LOVE MY SEROTONIN AND BOOZE SCREWS IT UP!!!!!

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                  #9
                  im disgusted with my lifestyle

                  Welcome Tough...

                  I have been with MYO since the beginning of the week. I am on day 6 of being AF and feel fantastic...I am having amazing dreams again, and although lonely, I know God is with me and supporting me on my decision. Today is the first day of the rest of my Life and so it is for you...well done for noticing your negative patterns,they can be turned around and certainly take the advice of "brightlite" -very wise. Good luck and we are always here for you. Big hugs.....x :h

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                    #10
                    im disgusted with my lifestyle

                    Hi tough.
                    ...and welcome.
                    Getting control is the aim of us all.
                    Good luck.

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                      im disgusted with my lifestyle

                      Hi Tough
                      It just goes to show that alcoholism knows no boundaries, rich or poor it affects all classes, and the more you have now Tough i can guarantee if you keep drinking the more you will lose, and im not talking about the expensive cars! Try to remember the dreadful consequences of your drinking, not the good times, because if there were so many good times why would you be considering giving it up? Keep posting here, we all support each other and i appreciate the kindness and tough love from everyone.

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                        #12
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                        Eagle Spirit,
                        I am 16 days AF and I just want to say I am so happy you posted what you did becuase I haven't seen this in any other posts and I too started dreaming again after about 4 or 5 days and also continue to feel lonely. I think the lonliness may be part of the reason I drank to begin with, so I will be dealing with that as I am able. At this point, not sure why I am so lonely. It's certainly not due to lack of others presence. it's certainly within my self. Your not alone in your struggle. i am here too as are many others.
                        Enjoy your day!

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                          #13
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                          Eagle Spirit and Cntrygrl.
                          Loneliness is a trigger for me too, but I'm alright with it for now. I try and focus on the positive.
                          The way the dreaming just hits you is amazing isn't it? I love it...even the scary ones.

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