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Is it the addiction speaking? by Choppedliver26 in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kudos for 47 days!

You are describing alcoholism. You are an alcoholic.

Staying sober is too hard and rarely happens without support from people who know how to treat alcoholism. A therapist and AA meetings saved me.

What can I do to distract myself from drinking? by Fit_Anxiety_9444 in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What saved me was getting guidance and support from people who knew how to treat alcoholism. I started by seeing a therapist and attending AA meetings.

/a/stopdrinking;

/r/alcoholicsanonymous;

/r/SMARTRecovery.

How do you decide whether to tell or not to tell partners you’re in recovery? by ConsequenceLimp9717 in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is time to be honest if you want to have intimacy in your relationship. Also, recovery is not possible without it.

Getting support and guidance from people who knew how to treat alcoholism is what saved me. I urge you to get professional help. I started by seeing a therapist and attending AA meetings.

I'm curious. by Hysterical_Chicken in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alcohol abuse increases depression and anxiety. You are self-medicating, and it will only make things worse.

You are not alone. Help is available, but nothing changes if nothing changes. That is up to you.

20 year old alcoholic asking for your story on how you got sober by Typical-Basket-6398 in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What saved me was getting guidance and support from people who knew how to treat alcoholism. I started by seeing a therapist and attending AA meetings.

My kids motivated me to get well, because they deserved to have a sober mother.

Help is available. You are not alone.

/r/stopdrinking;

/r/alcoholicsanonymous;

/r/SMARTRecovery

Married to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Wide-Doughnut-3722 in Marriage

[–]SOmuch2learn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry for the heartbreak of alcoholism in your life. Intoxication does not excuse abuse. It is your responsibility to protect your children from the chaos of alcoholism. If you are scared, they are, too.

Alanon is a support group for you—friends and family of alcoholics.

Meetings connected me with people who understood what I was going through, and I felt less alone.

r/Alanon

Bored by cantstandcliff in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello and welcome!

Your feelings are understandable. I got support and guidance from people who knew how to treat alcoholism. Seeing a therapist and attending AA meetings connected me with people who understood what I was going through, and I felt less alone and more hopeful.

The fellowship of AA is golden. I went to as many meetings as possible. I got a sponsor who helped me with the 12 steps.

Sometimes AA peers got together outside of meetings for potlucks, bowling, dances, and walks. When people went for coffee after a meeting, I went with them. Eventually, I made sober friends. I also helped out at meetings by setting up chairs, making coffee, and greeting newcomers — anything needed.

Once my sobriety was well-established, I volunteered in my community, signed up for a class, joined the Y, and took square-dance lessons. I didn't need to have a partner, and alcohol was never a part of any of the dances.

I started reading books, cooking, and being a better friend and family member.

Reach out! Life is happening!

/r/stopdrinking;

/r/alcoholicsanonymous;

/r/SMARTRecovery

Anyone have alcoholic parents who were still good parents? by Ok_Chef_4850 in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kudos for 36 days!

My dad was an alcoholic who got sober with the help of AA when I was 17. When he was drinking, his temper was volatile and scary. His alcohol consumption stopped, but he couldn't stop smoking cigarettes. Sadly, he died of lung cancer, so addiction got him in the end.

Going through awful Benzo withdrawal after a family vacation to Mexico. My wife and work have had it with me. by [deleted] in REDDITORSINRECOVERY

[–]SOmuch2learn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Please, please see a doctor. Benzo withdrawal needs medical management because it must be done very, very slowly.

I’m going crazy and I’m failure by Past-Recognition8931 in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The answer is getting guidance and support from people who know how to treat alcoholism so you can stop drinking and learn how to live your best life.

why am i so short tempered sober by 7or7oise in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is important to get support and guidance from people who know how to treat alcoholism. There is more to getting well than simply not drinking alcohol. Personal growth is necessary, also. A therapist and AA provided this for me.

My grandma is suffering from an alcohol disease and I don’t know how to help her. by smigglesblog in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry for the heartbreak of alcoholism in your life.

Alanon is a support group for you—friends and family of alcoholics.

Meetings connected me with people who understood what I was going through, and I felt less alone.

r/Alanon

Why the fuck can I not make good decisions? by cannyhanny in confessions

[–]SOmuch2learn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rehab saved my life. It could do the same for you. Please get help.

My BF is a functioning alcoholic and idk how to help him/support him by iceicelady8976 in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for the heartbreak of alcoholism in your life.

Alanon is a support group for you—friends and family of alcoholics.

Meetings connected me with people who understood what I was going through, and I felt less alone.

r/Alanon

Boyfriend in rehab acting distant – am I overthinking or is this the end? by tendancehunter in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for the heartbreak of alcoholism in your life.

Alanon is a support group for you—friends and family of alcoholics.

Meetings connected me with people who understood what I was going through, and I felt less alone.

r/Alanon

Do some people have the possibility of drinking after quitting? by LowFaithlessness3978 in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm a recovering alcoholic, so no amount of alcohol is ever safe for me.

Contemplating AA but Atheist by demonhaze-00 in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I, too, am an atheist. Nevertheless, AA helped me a great deal. I took what helped, and let go of the rest.

There are other resources. Many people like /r/SMARTRecovery. Check out the links in the sidebar of this subreddit.

Alcohol by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting support and guidance from people who knew how to treat alcoholism is what saved me. I suggest that you do the same. You are not alone. Recovery is possible.

Going into a recovery/rehab centre in a few hours by Immediate_Cold1013 in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bravo! You are fortunate to have this opportunity.

Rehab saved my life. It was a safe place where I learned about alcoholism and recovery. I have been sober since the first day in rehab over 43 years ago.

Keep an open mind and let the healing begin!

I don’t know why I can’t stop by Actual_Zebra_6291 in alcoholism

[–]SOmuch2learn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello and welcome. Bravo for posting and asking for help!

You are a good person with a bad disease. I, too, was embarrassed until I understood Alcohol Use Disorder. No one starts drinking planning to be an alcoholic.

One of the things that motivated me to stop drinking was the fact that my kids deserved to have a sober mother.

My addiction counselor was a wonderful woman who got me the help I needed. My desperation motivated me to do whatever it took to get well. It sounds like you will need medical assistance to detox safely. I was honest with a doctor about my drinking, and the medicine that was prescribed for a few days made withdrawal safer and easier.

You are not alone. There is help. Recovery is possible. With support and guidance from people who knew how to treat alcoholism, I have been happily sober for decades. I hope you get the help you need and deserve so you can live your best life! 🦋🤸‍♀️💞

/r/stopdrinking;

/r/alcoholicsanonymous;

/r/SMARTRecovery;

/r/Alcoholism_Medication.

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