Alcohol self help thread II

beer2006

jayne.doe wrote:

i actually would like to thank you lewt i dont think you were self righteous, it must be hard watching people suffer and knowing what has made you feel better that just makes u human.....

I agree, I didn't mean to come over as an AH
Can we all be lovie friends again?

feelinggood_2

Thanks almac
Whats AA online?

Al_Mac

feelinggood wrote:

Thanks almac
Whats AA online?

This is where I need the AA boys:o It was mentioned yesterday, I think:p

Post 4283 by lewt, mentions it

lewt

http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline/en_BigBook_chapt2.pdf al page 20 para 5 starts with moderate drinkers. if you have time read it all.

lewt

http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline/en_tableofcnt.cfm this is the book on line that you can read feelie.

and the online meetings are in the post al mentioned. a few pages back. if you want it on audio i will send you it. pm me your address this goes to any1 else wanting it. you dont have to give your name just address put an alis if your worried about me knowing who you are....

there you go. i went and fecthed it http://alcoholism.about.com/mpchat.htm?once=true#

lewt

yes beer course we can be mates ...... just read that bit sorry. im off in 5 so see you all tomorrow. hope the reading goes well....

glitterygert

my first post, I watched the programme tonight on BBC, and saw a bit of my self in Vanda,(not the father thing) I have drank consistently for the last 28 years, although not always to excess, I can go without a drink for a few weeks, but when I do drink I go all the way, recently I have noticed a change in that I don't really want a drink, so maybe things are looking up or I'm kidding myself, anyway about the programme my heart was breaking, in a way I could relate, drink because of boredom, etc, but the thing I took from it was, that deep down inside these were very lonely people, and sometimes that's how I feel, even though I have a loving family, I just feel so very lonely at times. You can be in a room with lots of people but still feel alone.

Al_Mac

Yes Gert, I feel alone at times I know in my case it is in my head, doesn't stop me thinking it though

If you don't really want a drink and because of it not having a drink, that's got to be good

beer2006

Yep lonely here too. Makes no sense, since I started work I've always had friends, I was lonely at school, bullied and I think I'm still dragging the baggage along with me.
Going without a drink for the rest of my life, scares me silly and doesn't seem possible, its as we say, one day at a time, I know
Well one night out of the way, rest of life to go
Oh Hi Gert and welcome, morning Al

feelinggood_2

I'm sorry for being all dramatic guys, but I am sure you are used to me by now
I only had 1 more drink after that wine, was very controlled. The urge is still there. I've done 14 weeks or more in the past, why can't I get passed that now? I seem to stumble at 2 or 3 days in. Social life is busy at the moment, going out once a week at the moment, which is making it harder - I go with a group of 4 guys, and they are all big drinkers, and sadly I can drink them under the table. That isn't a good thing. I'm going to try alternating drinks at the pub on thursday, just try and not get to that stage where I've no idea what is going on. I know I can beat this, I just don't know if I can do it yet? I know I need someone to help me, I can't do it alone. Hopefully I'll find that person who can help me soon.