story of a binge drinker

[jools]

story of a binge drinker

Shelley , I totally know where you are coming from, I am older than you and it took me much longer to realise - I just thought I was the fun girl and they mustnt have much in their lives to talk about what I did last night!!!I did nt realise it was cos I was embarassing them and antisocial and selfish, that Id hurt and angered them.
And then when I did come round to the idea I was being gossiped about , it was still them and their petty ways , so sack it , I d just not drink with them and drank at home(like I was hurting them), stopped going on nights out and social events and my drinking pattern became more and more rigid till I woke up and realised- it wasn't them, it wasnt me , it was how I was when I drank and it had totally isolated me and marginalised my life - it was no life, sitting alone on the the couch getting smashed watching TV that I didnt remember next day , waking up at 3-4 in the morning , still on the couch - wet .
Shelley you should be proud you have woke up and you are still young - it took me 15 years, and divorce, to wise up. you are so good and sensible to realise that AL could wreck your life and its your choice your today and your future.
this is a fab place to find support. Good luck.

[retteacher]

story of a binge drinker

shelley: I too was a binge drinker. I had to be hauled off to the hospital before I could really say I'm a bad alcoholic & must do something about it. Good luck, Mary

[changemylife]

story of a binge drinker

I have had a few binge drinking episodes that I am not proud of. seems like i am in danger of binge drinking because i am not drinking on a regular basis. I feel like i need to make up for lost time. Sucks.

I need to make an effort to not let myself go. Sometimes i forget to remind myself!

Every now and then I kick the livin shit out of me

[sally cinnamon]

story of a binge drinker

Hi Shelley
This is my first time posting here and my story is almost the same as yours, I'm a bit older - 31 - but other than that...

last night, for the third time this week, I drank almost 2 bottles of wine. It's a beautiful sunny day outside and I'm stuck indoors, feeling like death and cringing about the hideously embarassing texts I sent yet again last night. This has to stop.

[fickle]

story of a binge drinker

Hey Shelly,
You've found the right place at the right time.
So glad you've found MWO while you are still so young.
There was nothing like this around when I was your age.. ahhh to imagine how different life could have been if there was.
Blessings & best of luck!
Hugs

[WannaBFree]

story of a binge drinker

Hiya Shelley, YES EXERCISE has saved me! I have always had an interest in Yoga but was a terrible binge drinker for most of my life ( from 13..am now 26 ) so would never stick to a routine for more than two weeks cos i would prioritise the pub or would be hungover thus breaking the exercise pattern. NOW I have the energy and time to exercise and thats what i do when i feel like a drink and i feel A MA ZING afterwards, floating around the place evreyone thinks i am on drugs or a complete and total nutter but i am just buzzing on the endorphins!! Good luck, get a new hobbie, new friends ( keep the positive ones ) and get your life back! Dont let a bottle of poison ruin your life! Send me a PM anytime! : )

[shelley]

story of a binge drinker

WOW have read all your responses and am so glad for all the support..... Thankyou xxxxxxx its is so so good to know i'm not the only one out there who gets this problem, thanks xxxxxxx

[jessie]

story of a binge drinker

Hi Mermaid, I hope you are doing well - just don't give up!