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[downunder]

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Well despite another night of drinking I am going to make a doctors appointment tomorrow to see about getting some counselling, I will not be drinking by the end of this week. I will also call a help line. I am not sure about the AA meetings as I don't know how to talk in a group and I would panic incase I saw anyone I knew there. I'm not going to give up on giving up, I owe it to my kids and I guess even to myself so will keep on trying. Thanks again for the support, I really need it right now

[Guitarista]

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downunder;1507659 wrote: Well despite another night of drinking I am going to make a doctors appointment tomorrow to see about getting some counselling, I will not be drinking by the end of this week. I will also call a help line. I am not sure about the AA meetings as I don't know how to talk in a group and I would panic incase I saw anyone I knew there. I'm not going to give up on giving up, I owe it to my kids and I guess even to myself so will keep on trying. Thanks again for the support, I really need it right now

G'day Downunder,

Good stuff. You've got a plan and that's a positive start.

Have you read our toolbox? Essential reading I suggest. Here's the link https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html

Best wishes on your journey. Stick with it friend. Let us know how you get on.

Take care, G bloke.

[kambob]

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Downunder, I don't know where in this wide, brown land you live, but (as I found out a few weeks ago) there is a metric shitload of help out there just for the asking.

Repeating what the others have said, there's DirectLine 1800 888 236 who can direct you to your local support services, and please do not be afraid to see a GP either. Many of them now actually SPECIALISE in D & A treatments, so if you go to a local counsellor, ask them to recommend a clinic where you can get the (medical) help you need. You don't need to do this alone. And sometimes 'willpower' alone is not enough....that's why there are all sorts of meds out there to help us on our sobriety journey.

Whatever it takes.

Good luck, and keep posting. Yeah, it sounds like a tired old record, but it works!

kambob

[treetops]

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Echo what the others said about reaching out for help.
Did you see the Dr? Or ring any other support services/ Its not easy but its the way to start. Keep us posted as we want to help you with this. You are not alone and believe me, we have all been there. Hugs. :h