I have used that rough time excuse myself. It used to help temprarily but now i know it just makes me feel worse!
I admited i had a problem about a year ago and since then I have made improvement. I am not completely drink free but i have cut back signiifcantly. I like this program because it doesn't say you have to stop completely unlike AA.
Thank you for having the courage to post with such honesty today. You have come to the right place. Read through the program, as it will give you important information that will help assist you in your choice. Post and read often in the forums. We are all here to support you. Also, set up a rewards system. What are some fun activities you would like to start getting involved with now that you will have the time?
I've been searching for a way out for sometime now. Alcohol has played a big role in my life for the past 12 years. Even more so in the past 4 years.At first it was to give me the courage to stand up to certain situations. Make me more at ease socialy etc. Then I started using alcohol when I was stressed ,had a rough day and so on. After going through some pretty rough times a few years back I started drinking almost daily. My excuse was that I was going through a "rough time" and I needed a drink. I now still drink almost daily...6 drinks to relax , 12 or more drinks at a social event , and if needed , I'll make up an excuse like " it's hot outside " . In the past I've had 2 D.U.I's and was left off the hook once cause I knew the cop. I've totaled 2 cars ( lost count of the fender benders) but yet at times I still drink and drive.
As I mentioned befor , I went through some tough times 4 years ago and never seeked help. It just continued to build up inside and eventually I was hospitalized for a few weeks cause I was suicidal , depressed and drunk !. I am currantly on meds and am past the suicidal stage but the drinking continues... even though I know it's the answer to my problems , it's probably gonna make me feel worst in the end.... I still find that excuse to open a beer. That's why I'm here. AA is not for me... mabe just setting goals for myself and chatting / searching for advice and support from peopleThat I dont know but who share the same problems as i do will help. I know I have to stop.... I feel guilty about my drinking...every day I wake up and say " I'm not gonna drink today " but I usually have a pretty darn good excuse to crack one open befor the day is over.
The only thing different in the past six months is that I actually admit that alcohol IS a problem and that I reaaly do want to stop.. I can't go to AA meetings cause I live in a small town where everybody knows everybody....so I will try this on my own mabe online suport will help.... I'll keep you posted.
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