Posted by
marxie on November 24, 1999 at 09:15:44:
In Reply to: Re: alcohol posted by Jeri Lynn on November 13, 1999 at 16:40:18:
: : : : how can i get my cocktail hour(s) under control, i have great willpower, but not to convince me to stop?
: : : : i do not want to go to a group thing, give me other ideas
: : : I have had the same problem. I have not had a drink in almost 4.5 years. (last one May 31st 1995). I am 32 yo presently. I had tried(through "willpower") to stop (or get it under control) for years before coming to the conclusion that it would never work alone! No one WANTS to go do the group thing. It happens to be the best way. I got (somewhat) comfortable with it after doing it for awhile. I don't want to tell you what to do. I don't know what's going on with your drinking habits. I don't know if it's interfering in your family, social, and work life(as was the case with me).Do you want to say anything more about it?
: : John, how did your family cope with your drinking? you've obviously done well to stay off the booze for 4.5 years, my husband drinks and it is a real problem for him and ultimately for me too, sometime I cope, sometimes I don't. Our kids are grown and flown the nest so don't see it on a daily basis, but I get so tired of it all at times. He doesn't want to do the 'group' thing either, finds it difficult to talk about it. I've tried everything but I know it's up to him. Any suggestions or thoughts welcome though.
: : Babs (not the first Barbara)
: I am a recovering alcoholic myself. I haven't had a drink in a little over 2 years. By attending some of the "group things" I've been given a chance at a new way of living and I'm grateful and proud to say I know a new freedom and I new happiness like that I've never known before. Give it a try?
: Jeri Lynn
Find a Dr. who has a definite interest in addictions, this is what I did , put the shame in it's proper place (behind) you and take your first step forward. not an easy thing to do ,but I am so glad I did it ,I only have seven mos. sobriety but Ifeel so much better about myself , GO FOR IT!!!
