is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

[hopefuli]

Need a "thread" of hope here. I never thought I would be struggling with this disease in middle age. I had so much going for me as an adolescent and young adult. Ugh.

[startingover]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

Hi there hopefuli
Big welcome to you.
Well, I quit drinking at 45 after 30 years and in the last two years have completely turned my life around. So yes, I think theres hope.

[sapphire1]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

hopefuli;993374 wrote: Need a "thread" of hope here. I never thought I would be struggling with this disease in middle age. I had so much going for me as an adolescent and young adult. Ugh.

Hi Hopeful, and welcome:welcome: The answer to your question is a resounding yes!!!!! There most definitley is hope and plenty of it. Most of us here would never have thought that we would be battling this problem, but here we are, all ages, all walks of life, and all stages of the problem...I refuse to call it a disease, because for me a disease tells my brain that I have something out of my control, calling it a problem gives my something to solve!!! This is a very personal interpretation of it and by no means do I want to impost this on others. I would like to get to know you, could you tell us a bit about yourself, and also how we can help. STrength and grace, Saff

[startingover]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

Well said Saffy!!

[Chillgirl]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

Hopefuli - I'm 46 and I quit drinking in Jan this year and life is fantastic!
It's like being born again, you can do this, it's never too late........

[Guitarista]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

You betcha!

Make your decision, take action, and turn your life around friend. What are you waiting for?

Go for it!

[Mish]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

Throughout my life I've had serious issues with alcohol and not so serious issues with alcohol, but the problem has always been there and, having found this site a few months back and intensely focused on getting help and getting sober, I can honestly say that it's a big YES from me. I know I'm on the path to a life AF, and you can do it too. This is a wonderful place, supportive, non-judgemental and loving, and you couldn't find better more understanding friends to walk with you on your journey.
My very best wishes on your journey...

[greeneyes]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

You STILL have a lot going for you! You'll see when you remove alcohol from your life that it will blossom before your eyes!

[DancingGirl]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

Hi hopefuli - I think if you did a survey, you'd probably find that many (most??) of us are either middle age and just realizing that something has to be done, or else a little more golden but realized the AL-Life was no life in middle age!

I'm just 46 and joined when I was 44. Here's to middle age (with a tall glass of lemon water). ;-)

[anon]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

Never mind middle age I am in my 60's and have just turned my life around and am having the best of times. I do wish I had stopped in my 40's but hey ho no time for regrets.
Hopefuli just begin a new great life NOW:welcome:

[Choochie]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

DG - a definite yes. I'm just arriving at my first month AF and I'm 58. Don't think I was ready UNTIL now. Really, I think it would be easier in middle age to quit - couldn't have done it any more recently - even in my 40s I wouldn't have been ready or wanting it enough.

Join in - you will never regret not drinking if you can give it some time. Being AF is the best feeling I've ever had in my adult life!

Sending you peace and strength.

[Dewdrop]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

Everyone has said it really well and I agree with them, I am 53 and just over 2 months AF for the first time in 25+ years. I have never felt better in my life and am so happy within myself, give it a go and give yourself the opportunity to reclaim your life - what have you got to lose ?

Dewdrop :h

[katy0601]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

Hi ive found out my boyfriend is drinking secretly vodka wine etc what would be your advice? He moved in 4 months ago and hi smood changes so quickly after he drinks not sure I can cope with it.
Should I confront him?
Thankyou
Katy

[icandothis]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

Hi Hopeful,

I'm 47 and one of the main reasons I don't want to drink anymore is that I am middle aged?! What a sad way to spend middle age, as an ageing alcoholic!! I can't stand the idea. I'd rather be just about anything else!! So, I think it's a great time to give it up and move on to more positive things with our lives while we have the chance!

Congratulations on getting here! :goodjob:

[Sunnyvalenting]

is there hope in middle age after a lifetime of alcoholism?

I am 58 and struggled for the last 12 years to quit. Finally quit in January of 2010 with help of baclofen and counselling
Consider all your options. You won't regret giving this your all.
Sunny