Need to stop this alcoholism - Addiction & Recovery Message Board

juliek · 01-06-2001, 01:11 PM

I need to stop drinking... now! I've been drinking strait for the last three weeks (holiday season, all alone, no calls, no friends, just the bottle). I woke up this morning shaking, sick, cannot keep food down, etc. I tried AA twice in my life and it didn't work for me. Yes, I quit going to meetings and I know that was my downfall. I've quit before and never had these physical problems before. It's been 24 hours since my last drink. And, I've noticed that even when I drink strait liquor non-stop for over 12 hours that I don't get the buzz anymore. I need to stop. If I don't I'll lose my job of 18 years soon, I fear. Help, help.

Julie.

TrickyDick · 01-06-2001, 01:35 PM

The best (and maybe only help) is with AA.
Go now, go everyday, you may have to go all your life. Its your choice.

pert · 01-26-2001, 06:13 PM

i'm writing this post mainly as a memoir to my suffering past in hopes of being able to move forward w/out pain......
my current x,being untreated for the strong disease of alcoholism is a functioning white collar,independent businessman.
i have been attending alanon since i've known him.
during our times of living together,he had drinking binges on weekends,isolating and such.
he never received treatment and still does not.
its been almost 8 yrs now and 4 yrs split.
i pray that he finds the path to aa or treatment.
one day at a time.

Christine · 01-27-2001, 09:51 AM

You need to start attending AA - today. You need to keep going, ask for help, and take the suggestions given to you - it you don't, you will lose your job, your friends, your family, maybe even your life. Alt of us lost so much before we gave in and received the help we needed - the desperation you feel is a gift - use it wisely.

This disease of alchoholism kills - one way or another. Think of AA as medicine that will save your life.

Kathy D · 01-30-2001, 05:29 PM

If your really serious and found that AA didn't work for you, it only works for about 15% of people who try it. Then go to Rational Recovery.com It is a great site for people who want to quit drinking and doing drugs, plus 70% of people quit on there own. It really helped my husband.