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[luvmywine]

I need to be AF, moderation doesn't work for me. I mean well, think about it all day but can still finish off a bottle of wine every night. I did moderation last year but it didn't work for me......Can still work and function all day, I have a great job, but just can't seem to control the drinking.....I will start supps today and see if I can get it back into control..Any suggestions?

newby to MWO....:new:

[Flossy]

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:new: too! I feel the same way. I'm well educated, have 3 beautiful children and a great husband. I don't know why I can't stop drinking. My excuse is always that I drink to relax, but it causes more stress than relaxation! Moderation is not an answer for me... I can't leave a drop of wine in a bottle. I hope the supps work-- I'm going to start today too. Good luck on your first day!

[Heavenly]

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Hi and welcome .... my only suggestions are to keep trying and don't give up, maybe post in the just starting sections too ....

Good Luck

[Chardonnay123]

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hi flossy and lmw - I am in the same position - successful career, adorable husband and kids - no financial problems, but a lot of stress - i turn to the glass of wine on an eve to wind down, - i cant stop at one tho' - have to finish the whole bottle, sometimes even open another!! It's starting to cause probs tho' and i realise it - but cant stop!! Never thought something like this would be so hard to get under control - its the most frightening thing i've ever had to face. lets try and help each other through it eh??

[JackieClaire]

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:colorwelcome:

Hi luvmywine and flossy,

Good safe place you've found here.

Lots of good kind people to help you on your journey.

Keep reading, keep posting. SHOUT if you're struggling.

A good place to start is in the Newbies Nest.

All the luck in the world.

Jackie xxx

AF(alcohol free) since 7/7/2009

[Flossy]

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Yes. Let's do it together. There's comfort in numbers and support!

[Seacailin]

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Welcome
You have found a great place for advice and support. We come from All Walks of Life. Alcohol does not discriminate. I wish you well as you begin your journey. We are here for you.:l

[mario]

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hi and :welcome: luvmywine, good place to be :goodjob:

[rubywillow]

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My late, dear uncle told me years ago that alcohol was fine as long as 'you control it and it doesn't control you'. I didn't really get it until many years and many heartaches later. You've all made a tremendous step in realizing and admitting that AL is now controlling you, a problem. There are many tools and many stories here to help you. Now is the time to really work on your own situation, before it causes problems you can't repair.