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    There's a bear in there.....!

    No and we are not talking about Playschool, but rather the infamous white bear from the good old Bundy Rum...down here in Australia.
    Since I am new here I have a few hopefully simple questions that persons would reply to forthwith.
    Until about 3 years ago I was a very rare drinker......by rare you could count the times on one hand you would partake in a year.
    Now however things are a little different.....
    Im feeling that the point is being reached if you dont pull out now, then you will not be out at all...
    Of course in good old Aussie culture the ability to "put it away" or "hold one's drink" are somewhat admired practices, and the industry I work for is rather well known for excessive consumption as such, and the debaucherous parties that occur regularly forthwith.
    Anyways......I can now consume a large bottle (750ml) of the strong stuff with ease, before that pleasent feeling comes on of warmth and normality.
    I can also drink non stop for a whole day without too many dramas and keep the appearance of sobriety up when the better half puts in an appearance.
    After two bottles or more of the toxic juice-50% proof,750ml,blackouts for some hours will occur,memory failure ra ra ra...
    Allways at parties and there is a coot of a mate with a digital camera who delights in posting pictures on the internet of what your mind forgot....
    A constant feeling of bleakness and despair when one is not drinking...
    The urge to drink first thing upon waking.
    Some of this is related to the fact that I do constantly changing shift work all over the dog's bollocks so any normal sleep patterns are well and truely wasted now,even without the drink.
    So in that short and sweet summary how far down the path am I until reaching the homeless and beggered stage that you see some local inhabitants who frequent the laneways,bus stops and parks,paper bags in hand about the suburb?
    Thank you for any replies.
    Have a nice day.

    #2
    There's a bear in there.....!

    Welcome Bear,
    I cannot help you with the homeless and beggared stage.
    I was able to marry a great guy, have two wonderful children, and hold a high paying job, all while pissing it up most nights over the past 25 years.
    What has given me strength is:
    I am sick and tired of letting myself down and worrying about my health.
    My husband and children deserve to have a healthy and happy wife/mother.
    I want to be around to see my children grow up.

    You have come to a great place if you want the help and support.

    ~Laura
    ~Laura

    Insanity
    : doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results................... Albert Einstein

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      #3
      There's a bear in there.....!

      Hi there White Bear,

      Yup - we sure can "put it away". That's how we all ended up here. Don't know if you've had a chance to read a lot of the posts but the story's pretty much the same for all of us. We drank ourselves stupid until one day when we obviously all said ENOUGH and came here.

      The beautiful thing is ... change can occur. Some people here are not drinking at all anymore, others are moderating nicely. Some of us have occasional slips but we're all admitting we have a problem with booze and are actively doing something about it.

      If you haven't read the book yet - I would suggest it's a good place to start. Hope to see you around.

      :welcome:

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        #4
        There's a bear in there.....!

        Hi Bear and I'd like to add my welcome to the others.

        It's a good tip to read a lot - not the instant answer I know but you'll find a parallel story without fail and it's great to know you're not alone and can learn from others. I particularly relate to the industry you work in - my downfall has always been work colleague sessions, though a lot here are the opposite - with weekends being the issue.

        One thing you must do - shoot that camera carrying mate of yours! Or flush his infernal machine down the nearest smelly toilet. He sounds like a right git!

        Welcome again

        NICK

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          #5
          There's a bear in there.....!

          Hello Bear.
          I'm sorry to hear about the dramatic change in your drinking.
          You wanted to know how long it will be before someone becomes homeless and starts talking to garbage cans. Well nobody can answer that, Some people lose it faster then others.
          Just keep in mind that if you see that there is a problem then don't wait ACT NOW.
          Why wait till something bad happens ?
          Hopefully You Will Find Everything You Need To Get Back On Track By reading The Forums On This Site.
          But The Number 1 Thing That Counts And Matters Is Your Desire & Will To Stay Alcohol Free.
          Nothing Else Works....
          Unless Your Really Ready To Stop Nothing Will Work.
          Life Without Drinking Is Life Worth Living.

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            #6
            There's a bear in there.....!

            Hello to all.
            Thanks for all your replies.Ive just dragged myself home,no not from drinking, but another long nightshift again.
            The homeless people lurking about are a constant reminder of what can become of people when really the bear or dog has finally got you.
            A good reminder.
            Hopefully I will have sometime to read all the other posts and experiences in the next day or so.
            Jumped in a bit fast perhaps before taking the time to learn from others lives.
            As for the camera mate I am seeing him later today.He has been posting his unflattering work again after New Years Eve.
            Im surprised my better half still talks to me, let alone makes me dinner after too many long hours at work!
            Anyway Im about to pass out and the screen is looking somewhat blurry lah.
            Must sleep and thanks for all your replies there,and comments.
            I havnt reached the stage of talking to the garbage can yet but have been told that long involved conversations with "Mr Tallie"-a long neck of beer for the non Aussies-have taken place on frequent occasions.
            A disturbing sign.
            Anyway!
            Cheers all,be back tomorrow lah!
            Thanks....
            The Old Bear.

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              #7
              There's a bear in there.....!

              W Bear, wow, you really jogged my memory with discussion of the Bundaberg Rum...I was just a lad in Ozzie-land and my Dad let me take a swig...blick! I preferred strongbow cider or even a stubby of 4X at the time. now it's not so much fun anymore but at least we are all trying to change ourselves now. Before getting married I wondered if I would end up on the street but thankfully I'm waking up and heading in the right direction. (exept for the odd slip up like new years....arg)
              nosce te ipsum
              (Know Thyself)

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