First-timer

[timetofly]

Hi,
I've recognized my drinking problem for a long time...yet I've never done anything to stop it. It went from college-weekend-partying-fun to 5 nights a week. (or so). College was almost 15 years ago!!!
This morning at 9 am I opened my first beer. I was very hung-over from the night before. Pretty sure I was still drunk. Called in sick to work. Tooth ache...ER dental...that was a new excuse.
I've never drank in the morning before. I've never even had the urge (Hate mornings!! Of course, could be 'cause I'm usually hung-over). I had the beer in my hand for about 10 minutes thinking about it. As I popped it open I thought---I am one sick bitch.
I am so ashamed of myself. Despite reading it is a disease, etc, I think if I were just stronger I could "just quit."
I can go for about 3-4 days, and then the urges start. I've never been very good at asking for help. But here I am.

[Opal]

First-timer

Hello timetofly
You have found a great place in MYO, have you read the book? You will find a mountain of information around this place. The support is fantastic, read around the threads and you'll see your not the only one to have reached for a drink first thing in the morning, or the middle of the night, or whenever you wake up. We're like a bag of allsorts around here. The everyday drinker, the all day drinker, the binge drinker. You name it, between us all we've probably done it. Posting I find helps alot, find a thread your comfortable with. Theres the Newbies Nest, theres a 7 day thread, 30 day thread even ODAT, one day at a time find what suits YOU, stick around, read, post and I'm sure you'll find what your looking for. Shout out if you need a hand.
:welcome:

[JackieClaire]

First-timer

Hi timetofly,

Can't add much to what Opal has already said.

You've found a good safe place.

I was a 24/7 drinker.As Opal has said you'll find a real mix here.

Stay close. Shout if you need help.

Love Jackie xxx

:welcome:

[one2many]

First-timer

Welcome timetofly.

Glad to have you here. lots of support to be had.....might I suggest that you check out the TOOLBOX THREAD. It is located in the monthly Abstinence Section and is full of good ideas and tips.

Looking forward to hearing more from you! Welcome again.

[IAD]

First-timer

Timetofly........You've come to the right place......we've all been their. We can give you support....check us out. ( One.......I've always liked that Avatar ! Ha! ) IAD

[dill]

First-timer

timeto fly, Welcome!:welcome:
You are among kindred spirits here. Please stick around and read, read, read! Here's a good place to start:

https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...ing-22609.html

Strength and best wishes to you.