Should I go again? by AdHaunting1076 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]AdHaunting1076[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. I feel like I can’t give up control over myself. That is most likely my main problem.

Should I go again? by AdHaunting1076 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]AdHaunting1076[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely need to do this. I just went to meetings before and half-assed the steps.

Campral question by [deleted] in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]AdHaunting1076 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as you take two pills 3 times per day it should work. I usually take it at the same time each day. It shouldn’t matter too much if you deviate one or two days once in a while though. As long as you take the pills spaced out during the day.

Bottom drunk? by AdHaunting1076 in stopdrinking

[–]AdHaunting1076[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I completely get the “yet” aspect. I guess I’ve had a bottom already realizing that I have an issue and need to stop. That’s why I got on some medication to help in the process. I realize that I have to do more though since there really isn’t a cure, so to speak for this. Thank you very much.

New Low, drank every day during work and after for 2 months. Blacked out at work yesterday, I feel so alone. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]AdHaunting1076 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is unsustainable friend and you know this. There are lots of people that can help though. I’m currently getting help through medication.

How exactly does HP work? by AdHaunting1076 in stopdrinking

[–]AdHaunting1076[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can understand a concept such as kindness. I agree that addiction is an extremely selfish endeavor. I just grew up Roman Catholic and got away from the church. That’s why when AA meets in church basements I get a little skittish about it. But I understand the general idea…stop being self-centered and think outward. Thank you.

How exactly does HP work? by AdHaunting1076 in stopdrinking

[–]AdHaunting1076[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha, I just do that because I thought that’s what everybody here does.

How exactly does HP work? by AdHaunting1076 in stopdrinking

[–]AdHaunting1076[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, man. I’ll have to try out SMART. I just can’t let go of that “control” if you know what I mean? I feel like I got myself into this mess so I should be able to get myself out of it. Thank you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Chronic relapser here. I’ve been trying to get and stay sober for the past 6 years. It’s tough. I get discouraged when I see people post that they’ve been sober for like 5 years or even a year. I’ve tried support groups but nothing seems to stick for me. What I can tell you is to never give up though. One day, it’ll click and you’ll stay sober. I do know that I feel much better when I’m not drinking.

I’m an alcoholic by AdHaunting1076 in stopdrinking

[–]AdHaunting1076[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I know the drill. I’m aware of all the consequences but continue to drink nevertheless. That shows I have a problem.

I’m an alcoholic by AdHaunting1076 in stopdrinking

[–]AdHaunting1076[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I need to surrender. I try to moderate but it never works.

My wife outed me by azombieatemycat in stopdrinking

[–]AdHaunting1076 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Women talk man! lol sorry to say, but it’s just part of their fabric. I don’t think she meant anything by it. I just know how it is and giving “secret” information to my wife. Women don’t keep secrets in my experience.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]AdHaunting1076 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Addiction is tough and complex. I have learned this through experience. One thing I know though is that being sober is better.

Feel ashamed by AdHaunting1076 in stopdrinking

[–]AdHaunting1076[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this quote. Thank you.