Over the past year or so I've found myself having at least one drink a day. I enjoyed having a glass of wine or a beer with dinner or later on in the evening. Well, slowly, the number of drinks have increased and I can't seem to stop. I have one drink, and it feels so good to have that warm feeling that I find myself reaching for another ... and another. I don't usually get super drunk, but I like to have that buzzed feeling.
I'm afraid now, though, because I've tried to cut down. If there's any alcohol in the house (there almost always is), I will drink it even though I promise myself to take a break. Then I will promise myself just to have one drink, only to have more. I've taken the 'do you think you're an alcoholic' tests on the internet and failed. I'm afraid of what this could be doing to my body. I'm afraid of it getting worse. I just want some tips or ideas on how to stop or control my drinking.
Do you think all this talk is just my way of justify drinking again? Am I fooling myself? Can't I just try to set my boundaries and stick with them?
Only you know the answers to these questions, and even you may not know yet. Alcohol is different things to different people. For some people, it's such a potent poison that even one drink every ten years is one too many. For others, it's not that toxic maybe, but extremely dangerous nonetheless. For others, it's just one of life's simple pleasures. Once you know what it is to you, act accordingly, that's all. Self-delusion is easy, so ruthless honesty with yourself is your first line of defense.
So I'm wondering now if I couldn't just take the month of September 'off' from drinking and re-evaluate and set some concrete boundaries for myself. I'm not having a real difficult time not drinking. I still think it would be nice in the evening to have a glass of wine or a beer, but since it's not here and I've resolved not to drink, I'm ok. Do you think all this talk is just my way of justify drinking again? Am I fooling myself? Can't I just try to set my boundaries and stick with them?
You need to be careful... you have done great so far.
When someone hassles you about not drinking in a social situation, tell them you have your own remedy, and leave it at that, and make your way away.
I'm sorry the online thing didn't work. Reading isn't the same as being there. That's for sure. If you can set a goal for the month of September, you may find , hey, I've done this and survived. Why try dabbling back into something that can bring me down? Way down.
The longer you hold out, the more natural it will be! Hang tough!
Thanks Captain ... I'll continue with my plan for September and re-evaluate then. I do feel better lately not waking up every night having to drink water and so on, so right now not drinking is the best thing for me. It was only after that party that I felt bummed out that I can't have a drink. But I can't stay away from my friends forever. Some of my friends do drink more than others, but no one seems to have a drinking problem (that I know of). Anyhow, thanks for your support and kind words. It is motivating for me.
Well, things are still going alright. I still find myself figity, but the headaches are gone. I'm a little worried about this weekend - we're going out of town to visit family and most of them are (social) drinkers. I feel very little temptation until I have to be around it. It's alright, I won't bust - just sucks to deny myself when I want to self-gratify. I think I have an addictive personality - but I don't really know what that is!
Get something to carry instead... I like the apple juice thing! Just remember, they aren't in control of you... YOU are!! Keep smiling and stay strong!
I am so happy for you Going Down,
you have your own anonymous group for you to share and people to cheer you on right here at AMHD .
And about your friends not having a drinking problem, wait until they are ageing and find out all that is wrong with too much alcohol and they will see problems.
Now you, you have chosen to stop for yourself and that takes courage,we are so proud of you for making that choice for whatever reason.
I am so happy for you Going Down,
you have your own anonymous group for you to share and people to cheer you on right here at AMHD .
And about your friends not having a drinking problem, wait until they are ageing and find out all that is wrong with too much alcohol and they will see problems.
Now you, you have chosen to stop for yourself and that takes courage,we are so proud of you for making that choice for whatever reason.
Over the past year or so I've found myself having at least one drink a day. I enjoyed having a glass of wine or a beer with dinner or later on in the evening. Well, slowly, the number of drinks have increased and I can't seem to stop. I have one drink, and it feels so good to have that warm feeling that I find myself reaching for another ... and another. I don't usually get super drunk, but I like to have that buzzed feeling.
I'm afraid now, though, because I've tried to cut down. If there's any alcohol in the house (there almost always is), I will drink it even though I promise myself to take a break. Then I will promise myself just to have one drink, only to have more. I've taken the 'do you think you're an alcoholic' tests on the internet and failed. I'm afraid of what this could be doing to my body. I'm afraid of it getting worse. I just want some tips or ideas on how to stop or control my drinking.
G, I wish you the best of luck....I myself like you started with the one drink a day,then lead to 2,3,4, and before I knew it a 6 or more. I lost my husband in "00" then found myself drinking myself to death. I became very sick in "05" I had pancreatitus and did not know it so I then found myself drinking and taking presciption pain pills to get rid of the pain. Please please stop before you damage your body,life,soul your family you have alot to loose so please remember that. I wish you the best of luck and praying never hurt anyone!
AGAIN im saying, try hypnosis, the cd's or a good hypnotist. It really works, it will diminish the reasons why you drink and control the withdrawal at the same time.
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