Drinking problem

[jagamoe]

So I've gotta admit it n let it out I've got a drinking prob
Was brought a bottle of wine thought to myself yerp I'll just have one glass one lead to 3! I've just tipped the bottle down the sink so i don't get drunk ( could feel myself wanting to get wasted) I just don't understand why I can't stop at just one it's so frustrating I need help b dunno where to get it.

[squishie]

(((hugs))) how about an AA meeting? Or your gp should be able to point you in the right direction.

[jagamoe]

Thanks I'm going to dr on Monday n will make it clear to him I need the help I'm not sure about AA meeting though

[Theboys&me]

I completely understand. I feel like I can go ages without having a drink - bit if I have a wine I find it difficult to stop at one.

[OurLittleBlessing]

Hey there Jagamoe,

It takes a lot of courage to ask for help with an addiction, and I applaud you for your courage.

I don't have any personal experience to offer, but I believe that admitting the problem is the first, and often the hardest, step.

I think talking to your GP is an excellent idea.

Good luck :yes:

[jagamoe]

I completely understand. I feel like I can go ages without having a drink - bit if I have a wine I find it difficult to stop at one.

Must be a wine thing then ? I dunno I can happily have just 1 beer or rtd cruiser etc but with wine I feel like oh another glass won't hurt and end up drinking the whole bottle n wanting to get drunk n I know I use alachol as a stress relief kinda thing but just don't understand why I have trouble stopping at just one :-$

[jagamoe]

Hey there Jagamoe,

It takes a lot of courage to ask for help with an addiction, and I applaud you for your courage.

I don't have any personal experience to offer, but I believe that admitting the problem is the first, and often the hardest, step.

I think talking to your GP is an excellent idea.

Good luck :yes:

Thanks I'm kinda scared to tell droit need help controlling it. Urgh wish it was as easy as just saying no

[SuperGranny]

hi, I think it is wise of you to seek help from your GP. I wonder if there is something in wine that triggers you to want to go overboard.?? I think most people with alcohol problems cant stop at the first drink no matter what, but you can have only one beer. ?? I am sure AA will have plenty of support and information for you, so that will be worth following up, after you see the doctor. all the best, Marie.

[cuddlz]

I love my wine... I have a glass every night, well I used to. I don't touch it now. I don't think you have addiction. I have family that have addiction to alcohol and that is another story all together! Don't be so hard on yourself, maybe take it as a sign that maybe you need a break. If you can have one beer and stop, in my honest opinion, I don't think you are addicted. :hugs:

[lovelymum]

I just want to give you some big hugs and congratulate you on your strength and courage in admitting you may have a problem.

You have inspired me to to get something off my chest, a deep dark secret I have held onto for way too long:

I am a mother of 2, I have a very successful career, I have a loving husband and a beautiful home, I am nursing my mother who is dying and I have nobody to help me with that and finally - I think I have an alcohol problem :(

I have 'googled' the definition of alcoholic and am sad to say I tick a few of the boxes, I like to have a glass of wine everynight, sometimes 2 (or 3), sometimes if I have had a horrible day it could be 4 glasses and like many others I can go weeks without having a drink but the moment I have 1 its like I literally fall off the wagon and am back to a few drinks everynight. Sometimes I get tipsy, rarely I get drunk. Sadly I cannot imagine my life without alcohol being part of it in some way shape or form. I have a huge work event coming up in 8 weeks and I mean huge and my weakness for wine is kinda scaring me as I would hate to make a fool out of my self in front of my collegues.

Sorry no point to my rant (can you tell I have had a few glasses of wine :eek:) I guess for me all I can do is be aware of what I drink and continue to reason in my own head and force myself to stop like I have so far managed to do

[jagamoe]

Thanks everyone for your support n kind words really appreciated :-). I have dr appointment Monday and we are addressing my drinking and getting a mental Healy plan in place






I just want to give you some big hugs and congratulate you on your strength and courage in admitting you may have a problem.

You have inspired me to to get something off my chest, a deep dark secret I have held onto for way too long:

I am a mother of 2, I have a very successful career, I have a loving husband and a beautiful home, I am nursing my mother who is dying and I have nobody to help me with that and finally - I think I have an alcohol problem :(

I have 'googled' the definition of alcoholic and am sad to say I tick a few of the boxes, I like to have a glass of wine everynight, sometimes 2 (or 3), sometimes if I have had a horrible day it could be 4 glasses and like many others I can go weeks without having a drink but the moment I have 1 its like I literally fall off the wagon and am back to a few drinks everynight. Sometimes I get tipsy, rarely I get drunk. Sadly I cannot imagine my life without alcohol being part of it in some way shape or form. I have a huge work event coming up in 8 weeks and I mean huge and my weakness for wine is kinda scaring me as I would hate to make a fool out of my self in front of my collegues.

Sorry no point to my rant (can you tell I have had a few glasses of wine :eek:) I guess for me all I can do is be aware of what I drink and continue to reason in my own head and force myself to stop like I have so far managed to do

That's it the min I have 1 wine the next night I feel like I need another and then that leads to alot n then drunk :-/ I'm trying so hard not to drink I went n brought lemon lime n bitters n poured the alachol down the drain felt good to do

[Justwant2beamummy]

Can I just say, as a daughter of an alcoholic, I appreciate you taking that step. My Dad went to AA meetings (court ordered) for a year, but after fulfilling court requirements stopped going.

He recently had a devastating motorbike accident after drinking, which is not his first DUI accident. He is lucky to be alive. I understand that you may not be at this stage, but as a small child I remember my Dad occasionally getting 'tipsy' as a coping mechanism. This is how it turned out.

Years, years, years later, we are still dealing with his addiction. I live in Brisbane, the rest of my family live in Central Queensland (a place riddled with the drinking culture). I still have a young sister and brother living at home and this worries me.

Again, I thank you for your reflection of the effect this could have on your family.

Sending healing thoughts :)

[lovelymum]

Thanks everyone for your support n kind words really appreciated :-). I have dr appointment Monday and we are addressing my drinking and getting a mental Healy plan in place







That's it the min I have 1 wine the next night I feel like I need another and then that leads to alot n then drunk :-/ I'm trying so hard not to drink I went n brought lemon lime n bitters n poured the alachol down the drain felt good to do


I have done the same!! I have been having a coke zero with ice at night instead of a glass of wine (well most nights)

[jagamoe]

So I'm doing really good I've had 1 barcardi breezer at dinner with xDPs family since posting this have such a great support in my best friend n she's helped me immensely

[babycart]

Glad to hear you have been doing well jagamoe - keep it up!

Hugs

[kitiange]

wowsers! just read your post and can identify with you! Goodness me my DP and I love love love a drink! Its what makes our world go round lol (sort of) We would share a bottle of wine over dinner every night, and thats a well behaved night. We've just done our first round of IVF and unfortunately it was not successful. Before it all started i wondered how i would get through without a drink. I had a couple of drinks 2 nights a week while on lucrin and stimming and nothing after ET and 2WW. It really wasnt as hard as i thought. . .but god i was bored at times . .parties and dinners out just aint that much fun without alcohol . .. it was good practice for the 9 months im hoping is ahead of us soon. Thinking about becoming pregnant helped me stay focussed . . .I drank lots of non alcoholic soda mixers, it helped. Good luck .

[jagamoe]

wowsers! just read your post and can identify with you! Goodness me my DP and I love love love a drink! Its what makes our world go round lol (sort of) We would share a bottle of wine over dinner every night, and thats a well behaved night. We've just done our first round of IVF and unfortunately it was not successful. Before it all started i wondered how i would get through without a drink. I had a couple of drinks 2 nights a week while on lucrin and stimming and nothing after ET and 2WW. It really wasnt as hard as i thought. . .but god i was bored at times . .parties and dinners out just aint that much fun without alcohol . .. it was good practice for the 9 months im hoping is ahead of us soon. Thinking about becoming pregnant helped me stay focussed . . .I drank lots of non alcoholic soda mixers, it helped. Good luck .



When I was having trouble conceiving I decided to go alcohol free fell preg a month later so I know I can do it it's just really hard some days
I've wanted to slip up so badly but I've Stayed as strong as I can I've been drinking tea coffee n soft drink it's helped and getting my mental health plan rolling has been great I've changed meds they make me feel yucky if I drink so that helps me not to drink too but getting it all of my chest j having support has been the best thing