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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 325

You have come to a great supportive place. I think keeping busy is the key and of course not taking that first drink. Exercise is great and just getting outside for a walk in the sunshine helps a lot. I am in Florida so have pretty nice weather all year but I have lived in the north and still enjoyed being out doors in the cold. Keep your diary and make a list of all the bad things alcohol do to you and keep reminding yourself of the negative and how much better you will feel not drinking. Good luck and keep posting.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1562

Other times, when I go out and am offered a drink, I can't stop at just one

This is one of the traits of an alcoholic where something happens within the body that forces them to take another once they put the first drink. THIS does not happen in a normal drinker.

Your decision to quit altogether is a sound one.

I would sneak out on a Saturday morning for a pint of Beer but would have been drunk by afternoon. This happened every time until i quit 4 years ago.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Welcome to the Alcohol Help Center and congratulations on taking the first steps to getting the help you need.

Start working through program, a big component of it is learning about yourself so you can better understand your addiction. Some people find that taking a break from drinking for a while really helps them get control of their alcohol use.

Start reading through the forums. I think you'll find there are many people out there you can relate to. The forum is also full of advice and will offer you the wisdom of many diverse experiences in relation to alcohol addiction.

Check back soon and let us know how you're doing. We're always here to answer any questions you may have or to provide you with some feedback.

Samantha, Health Educator

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 23

I think you are doing a great decision, i would drink here and there, and it ended up at 1 bottle of wine per day. Physical feelings gets worse the more you drink. Seeing your doctor is the best step you can do, this might releive alot of stress. Everytime you need to talk you just need to come to the forum and releive yourself, there is always somebody there to try to help you, you are not alone.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1

I have decided that I definitely am ready to quit. I would be classified as a binge drinker for many years, starting in my 20's which was considered normal behavior with friends. I am now to the point whereI turn to a bottle of wine to relieve stress at least three times each week, often when I am at home with my family. Other times, when I go out and am offered a drink, I can't stop at just one. I am worried about my physical health as I have been experiencing abdominal pain. I know that I need to see my doctor about it but am fearful of what might be discovered. Any suggestions for support - particularly when I get home after a rough day at work and I feel that there is no outlet for my stress because my family needs me and it was easiest to reach for a glass of wine while I was preparing dinner. Also, suggestions as how to join the support sessions provided at this site. Thank you.

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