Tired of Being Out of Control!

[havefaith]

You know, I've always been that "type A" personality.
Always doing things-All the Way..
So it's no wonder that when I started my drinking, I would be doing it all the way!
I don't want to have a major "Bottom" to get me to want to Quit.
I want to quit NOW!

This morning I got down on my Knees and prayed to God," Please Help Me"
I am so Out of Control. And then it Hit Me! I really need to reach out for Help. Because I can't do this on my own, I've tried many times(always my pride in the way),always thinking
I have it under control. Guess what- I Don't!
So starting today, I need to start making a commitment to do everything I can to stay Sober! And that means Being Humble, and Reaching out to other's!

This will be hard & alot of work, but what I've been doing in the past-Just ain't cutting it!

You Must Feel If you're going to Heal!!!!!

[Wanna be free]

Tired of Being Out of Control!

havefaith;1137722 wrote: You know, I've always been that "type A" personality.
Always doing things-All the Way..
So it's no wonder that when I started my drinking, I would be doing it all the way!
I don't want to have a major "Bottom" to get me to want to Quit.
I want to quit NOW!

This morning I got down on my Knees and prayed to God," Please Help Me"
I am so Out of Control. And then it Hit Me! I really need to reach out for Help. Because I can't do this on my own, I've tried many times(always my pride in the way),always thinking
I have it under control. Guess what- I Don't!
So starting today, I need to start making a commitment to do everything I can to stay Sober! And that means Being Humble, and Reaching out to other's!

This will be hard & alot of work, but what I've been doing in the past-Just ain't cutting it!

You Must Feel If you're going to Heal!!!!!

Good Morning Faith: I too am a Type A and everything I do - I do all the way, so I can understand. I found this site on June 16 - had 4 days of AF and then could not resist margaritas with friends and Mexican food. Spent 4 days dabbling in drink and then last Wednesday when I got home to PA, got the Starter Kit Supplements in the mail, started taking them and today is Day 5 for me AF. I would highly recommend the supplements. I got a litte week pill box, put all the supplements in the box and for some reason those supplements have given me the desire to make this happen. It feels good to put something in your body that you know is good for you. And to tell you the truth, I feel alot better!

So bottom line, I believe when it is time for the drinking to fall away from us, God gives us what we need to make it happen. I will definitely pray for you today that this is your time and this is your season to surrender everything that is unhealthy for you and really start living. God Bless!

[havefaith]

Tired of Being Out of Control!

Thank you for the incouragement, I will be ordering the supplements today.
I'm willing to do whatever it takes!

[Barbara1234]

Tired of Being Out of Control!

Hi havefaith,

Your signature says it all. BTW, what happened to it?
I am also a Type A. I have found that this is a blessing and a curse. If we learn how to channel our Type A energy in the right way, we can be leaders with the right messages both to ourselves and others.
I am 37 days AF. This is the battle of a lifetime for me. It can be done with determination and skills. I have received the skills I need from other members here. I too prayed to God to help me find my way, and you know, I have said this a number of times on this site..........when the student is ready, the teachers will be there....
I owe my life to the people here. One thing I have learned over the years is that alcoholics are very sensitive people. We feel things very deeply, and that may be the double edged sword.....We are givers, so if you need anything at all, just ask the people here on this site, including myself, and you will receive whatever tools you need to help you through this. You have to be ready and that is the key.
Reaching out and asking for help is the first step and you took it, so hang on girl you really can do this! :welcome:

[havefaith]

Tired of Being Out of Control!

Barbara, Congrats on your 37th day!
This student is definately ready. I think the hardest part, was to come to the decision that I need to reach out. I have ben isolating myself for quite sometime. Fear of rejection I think. But I just need to remember that all of us have fears(fear of change and letting go being the hardest of them to handle).
So I'm going to start reaching out and asking God for help on a Daily basis.........

[havefaith]

Tired of Being Out of Control!

Thanks Sheri,
I am glad to see you are still here. You are right about the supplements. I was taking them the last time I was sober. The All in One worked great!

[Doggygirl]

Tired of Being Out of Control!

Hi havefaith. I love your attitude. I too found the supplements very helpful (as well as the hypnosis CD's and the diet/exercise recommendations). Anything to get a little advantage over AL!

You can do it..

DG

[Dave_]

Tired of Being Out of Control!

Hi,

Firstly congratulations on making this decision. Don't worry about how many times in the past it hasn't worked, I doubt that there is any of us who have managed to quit first time around. Moving away from the booze is a process that differs for us all.

You are correct that it will be a lot of hard work but the rewards are most definitely worth the struggle.

I had to chuckle to myself when you mentioned avoiding the bottom and I wholeheartedly agree. Do this at all cost if you are able, it is no fun at all.

You seem to have a very positive frame of mind so I am sure you will throw everything you have at this new challenge and I wish you the very best of luck in your journey. Take the time to recognise and appreciate the new you as you emerge from the false person al forces us all to be. You will be surprised at how your natural personality shines through away from alcohol and you begin to recognise your hidden strengths and talents.

Take the small victories and don't forget to pat yourself on the back when you have done a good job, there is no modesty in getting dry, you deserve all the accolades you can get.

There is no better feeling than waking in the morning knowing you did a good job the day before and you have nothing to feel guilty about.

Take back your life and be the master of your own destiny.

All the best.

[havefaith]

Tired of Being Out of Control!

Thank you Dave,
I'm going to do whatever it takes.
I love the encouragement!

[WineSucks]

Tired of Being Out of Control!

Hi HaveFaith - Thank you for posting. I've been wondering why I'm having such a hard time and now I'm thinking maybe I should try the supplements. I will pray for you (and for all of us for that matter) that we are able to overcome this terrible additiction. One thing I know is that we are never given more than we can handle so we CAN overcome this!

[Lavande]

Tired of Being Out of Control!

Welcome back HaveFaith!

MWO help me tremndously, the program works IF you are willing to do the work!
Make yourself a good plan - look in the Tool box for some great ideas. The MWO Hypno CDs really helped me a lot

Wishing you the best!

Lav