Been there, done that...

[BurrCO]

Hey guys,

Most of you may not know who I am, but I was here a few months ago for the first time. Since then, I've drank like I've never drank before. It's been so bad, that I've joined an intensive outpatient program. Even though I'm in the program, I still drink constantly and have gotten away with it for 2 weeks now (or at least I think for the moment).

I'm living with my mom and she keeps threatening me. Things like throwing me out if I don't stop drinking and similar situations. Everytime she does this I get worse. I don't know how to approach her. She does so much for me and does nothing but work all the time, so I can understand that she's busy, and for good reasons, but I feel like she expects me to just up and quit right away, which most of you can agree is not very easy.

I stopped for about 6 weeks earlier this year but started up again when I went to Vegas for the WSOP and had really bad luck in a particular hand that would have given me a prim position to finish high in the tournament, but instead knocked me out short of the money. I kinda lost my mind for a few days. My drinking lately hasn't been related to that, as I've finally gotten over it, but the craving is so much that I can't stop. I've tried so many things and I just don't know what to do.

If anyone has any suggestions about how I can approach the situation with my mom and maybe some help on fighting cravings (besides some of the supplements) I would be so thankful. I just feel so lost right now and I need some help

BurrCO

[tlrgs]

Been there, done that...

welcome back burr and it was great chatting with ya

[Winefree]

Been there, done that...

Have you read the MWO book? You mention don't say the supplements, yet they are in the plan. I personally don't think trying to taper off really works. None of us had it easy when we decided to do this. It isn't an easy job, but it is so worth all the hardwork.
You will feel better as AF time under your belt increases. I never thought it would be so, but it did.
Best of luck.

Winefree

[Pride before Fall]

Been there, done that...

I'm living with my mom and she keeps threatening me. Things like throwing me out if I don't stop drinking and similar situations. Everytime she does this I get worse. >>

Burr, I'm not sure you can get anywhere with your alcohol dependence while you are blaming it on your mother and bad poker hands. You are asking for help with striking at the branches of a problem instead of the roots. I would like to say something affirming, but I can't, and I'm sorry about that. But you're being dishonest with the other members of the treatment group who are committed and struggling bravely with their addiction and the staff who are busting their asses to help you, and mostly yourself.