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    Things are looking up.

    New here. I have a pretty typical story about my alcoholism. I have been drinking to excess on an almost nightly basis for the last 8 or so years. I got a DUI a few months ago, and while I have my license back I am required to have a breathalyzer in my truck for X amount of time, which is humiliating.



    I have missed work a lot lately, but am very fortunate to have great bosses, who now know about my struggles with alcohol and depression and have been very accommodating.



    I have had a bit of am Epiphany about drinking over the last few days and I realize now how positive of a thing being sober could be for me.



    I haven't hit rock bottom, but I'm damn close. I'm worried rock bottom for me is going to be a trip to the hospital with liver/kidney/heart problems. I'm still young and relatively fit considering what I have done to myself over the years, so I really need to deal with this beast right now.



    I am going to to be tapering down for a few days, as I don't want to get a doctor involved. I have done this on several occasions and made it for up to a few weeks without drinking, so I know that I can do it safely with minimal withdrawals.



    Glad I found this board, I think it will be a big help.
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    Things are looking up.

    Welcome Gimp! You have found a supportive group of like minded individuals that are here to listen, learn and share experiences with you! I was able to remain sober for about 2 months earlier this year and I owe a great deal of that success to the support I found here. Then I went back to my old ways and stopped coming here all the time. I was ashamed. Now I am back on the horse so to speak and feel more in control. Thank you for sharing your story and I hope you find lots of help and inspiration here! Best of luck to you!
    Whatever you invest in the circle of LIFE is what comes back to you. Multiplied. What you give to people is what they eventually give back to you. Don't do the math. Just increase your LOVE.

    BE HAPPY...BE CONNECTED...BE HEALTHY!     :h

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      #3
      Things are looking up.

      Hi & welcome gimp, This is a great community with lots of good advice and support,keep reading & posting and you will see that you are not alone in this fight.You didn't get to where you are in your alcohol abuse overnight and it wont go away overnight so give your self a chance,also by getting a plan working for you will help tremendously,you will find a tool box in the monthly abstinence forum,good luck and dont quit quitting :-)


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