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[foxglove]

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You've come to the right place, James, and welcome!

I have been drinking for years, and I just got sick of the passing out, falling, and feeling crappy all the time. You can really find a lot of info and support here. It gave me hope for the first time in years and I've already cut down on the drinking a lot. I'm getting so much done now! Just stick in there, come back if you slip, I have...nobody judges you. They've all been there before.

Foxglove

[Jacy]

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u can do it

cracked_teeth;104847 wrote: Hi everyone,
My name's James I have been drinking heavily for about 7 years now, in fact I cant really remeber the last time I went more than a day whithout drinking. Im still drinking but this has to be it I cant go on any longer its gettibg ridiculous, feels like its the point when everthing is going to begin to unravel unless I do something soon. My girlfriend does'nt really understand, she knows I have a problem with drink but she does'nt realise that Im an alcoholic and I cant go a day without drink and if I do I get so angry and cant sleep, well im gonna try and make a stand, really need to get some control, well tis all a bit scary.

Hi James,

I know exactly how you feel. That is how it has been for me just a little over two weeks ago. I have been drinking for a little more than 7 years. I have tried several times to quit and have went through the same things ( anger, frustration, irriablity as well as no sleep) So I would just go back to it. I need my sleep and I hate myself when I snapped at people for no apparent reason.

I decided that I couldn't do this to myself any longer. I would go to work after every weekend hung over sick to the stomach and trust me i couldn't even remember how much I drank and felt guilty about that. A lot of times I couldn't remember what i said to loved ones. All I can say James is that I had to take a stand it was going to be either I live (nd of course be miserable for the first little while or just continue to kill myself.

I have 7 days right now not all good, but I have to tell you it is worth the misery at first. I had a previous 7 days and decided for that weekend oh what the heck i will not frin as much as I usually do. I didn't drink as much, but I still felt awful. That following Monday I said that is it I will not drink and I haven't I even made it throught this past weekend keeping myself busy.

You mentinoned that your girlfriend doesn't think you have a problem. Does she drink with you? I know that when I was in relationships that was the opposite I was constantly being ridiculed for my drinking which of course I wanted to drink more because I didn't want to hear what anyone said they didn't know what they were talking about. Now i realize what harm i have been doing to myself.

My thoughts and prayers are with you James as I am still newlto recovery after at least 2 years ago. I tried and gave in and continued knowing full well how much I was hurting myself.

Jacy

[Beaches]

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You are right James it's about you and about changing. So you may end up leaving some of those party friends behind to get where YOU WANT TO BE. I know that I had too. Ya know what? Some of them changed their ways too and don't drink so much anymore either. It's been quite a nice change.

[DidItForMe]

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Welcome James and good luck to you. This is not the easiest thing you will ever do, but it is by far the best thing you will ever do for yourself. I have not stopped drinking all together, though I think someday I will. I have cut WAY back though, and I haven't woke up with even the slightest bit of a hangover in almost a month. I couldn't even imagine that before I came here. Read up and choose the best course for your adventure. Welcome to MWO!!!

[maxman]

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gday ct, Jacy 7 days is awsome love you

[mamatee]

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James,
My advice is get the kudzu -- it helped me so much on day one that I was amazed. I suggest ordering it from MWO, but find some locally for the meantime. For me it was a miracle. I went from drinking everyday to wondering why I didn't have the craving. It took one day and 2 tablets - still can't believe it.
T.

[Ripley]

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mama, isn't that just GREAT?

[Guest]

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I understand you......

cracked_teeth;104847 wrote: Hi everyone,
My name's James I have been drinking heavily for about 7 years now, in fact I cant really remeber the last time I went more than a day whithout drinking. Im still drinking but this has to be it I cant go on any longer its gettibg ridiculous, feels like its the point when everthing is going to begin to unravel unless I do something soon. My girlfriend does'nt really understand, she knows I have a problem with drink but she does'nt realise that Im an alcoholic and I cant go a day without drink and if I do I get so angry and cant sleep, well im gonna try and make a stand, really need to get some control, well tis all a bit scary.

Well, I know exactly where you are..........have just sank my nightly btl of cava.........was lovely, I might add, but know that I`m an alcoholic, and that very fact scares the Hell out of me..............feel so low and worthless right now.....

[ScoobyDoo]

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Starlight, we know exactly where you're at. We're all going through this journey together (ok, and of course solo), so you're not alone in this. Use this forum as we all do as a support, and you'll be helping others too, without realising it.

Alcohol is a depressant which is half the reason why you're feeling so low now. Give yourself some allowance, arm yourself with information and embrace the opportunities of abstaining or moderating your drinking. This forum, programme and what it offers does work, and you obviously have the will.

*hug*
Doo