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I need help

Last post by ScorpionPW Mon May 16, 2022 9:53 pm
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Lea12 Sat May 07, 2022 9:29 pm

I drink everynight, wake up hungover and my marriage is suffering. I have done this for the last 4 years .l say l'm going to stop but hubby has heard...

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Mon May 16, 2022 9:53 pm
I drink and get away with it.

Last post by Malibu Mon May 16, 2022 10:39 am
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EllenMax Sun May 15, 2022 5:31 pm

I drink because it hasn’t had any major impact on my life. I spend money on drinking because I don’t have major expenses, I’ve done uni assignments...

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Mon May 16, 2022 10:39 am
I drink out of habit.

Last post by Lhiver Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:00 am
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Romcontrol Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:39 pm

Hi,
I would like to believe that I am not alone in this situation so that I can get some tips and ideas how to break this.
I am 62, own and manage a...

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Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:00 am
Is it possible to stop binge drinking and moderate instead?

Last post by Astraia Wed Mar 30, 2022 5:23 pm
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Rosa2 Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:25 pm

It’s just a glass of liquid, that’s all it is. Just liquid in a glass. It shouldn’t have this kind of weight. But I often feel it’s me versus this...

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Wed Mar 30, 2022 5:23 pm
Is binge drinking an Alcoholic

Last post by Lhiver Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:27 am
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HTR Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:28 pm

Hello all I have read a few posts on here and have found there are people who have drinking patterns similar to mine. I guess I wouldn't say I'm an...

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Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:27 am
AAAA (Atheists And Alcoholics Anonymous)

Last post by UltraViolet Tue Mar 29, 2022 7:06 am
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geezer56 Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:09 pm

I started as a binge drinker now Im a full bottle alcoholic.
I have thought of AA but im a very anti religion science based hard line atheist
So the...

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Tue Mar 29, 2022 7:06 am
life changing move

Last post by izy3 Fri Mar 25, 2022 2:41 pm
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shrek Fri Mar 25, 2022 2:06 pm

i am that concerned about my drinking that i have decided to take a job that has no alcohol on site while you are there. it is 3 weeks in camp and...

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Fri Mar 25, 2022 2:41 pm
Feel like I'm going to lose my daughter

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:06 pm
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Rachiii1 Thu Mar 17, 2022 9:13 pm

I have been binge drinking for about a 18months now. Relationship breakdown and lockdowns have really hit me hard.
I'm now at the point of a custody...

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Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:06 pm
Inpatient Detox

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Mar 17, 2022 9:12 pm
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geezer56 Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:18 pm

So I took my 1st step today
I reached out to my local hospital Drug and Alcohol service.
I spent almost an hour on the phone with a delightful lady...

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Thu Mar 17, 2022 9:12 pm
Health concerns got me here.

Last post by Androgene Jo Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:13 pm
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Androgene Jo Fri Feb 18, 2022 5:04 pm

Hi all,

now in my mid 50s, it is my concern about my health that is motivating me enough to join here.

My last bloodwork has me being...

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Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:13 pm
Need help to stop binge drinking

Last post by PnorkelPW Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:27 pm
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Jobestrong Wed Feb 16, 2022 8:55 am

I binge drink on the weekends can’t seem to stop but really want to but I always seem to reason with myself why I should just have 1 last binge...

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Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:27 pm
Home Detox Information

Last post by Chipper Thu Feb 24, 2022 2:25 am

Chipper Thu Feb 24, 2022 2:25 am

Hi.

I am new and am trying to stop drinking. I have had 2 inpatient detoxes and failed twice but I am considering a home detox (see below).

I have...

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Thu Feb 24, 2022 2:25 am
Day 7 abstaining from alcohol!

Last post by TheDees Sat Feb 19, 2022 12:51 am
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Simply me Sun Sep 08, 2019 7:50 am

Heylo folk,

Today is day 7 of abstaining from alcohol.... ;)

A couple of months ago I did some deep trauma work, which led to a backlash of my...
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Sat Feb 19, 2022 12:51 am
I need help with my drinking.

Last post by ScorpionPW Thu Feb 10, 2022 10:12 pm
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Globe Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:30 am

Hello,
I need help with drinking, but don't know where to start. It's getting to the point where it's affecting my relationship, not only with my...

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Thu Feb 10, 2022 10:12 pm
How do I deal with the urge to drink?

Last post by teapot Thu Feb 10, 2022 3:14 am
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FallenMagazine Sun Oct 17, 2021 2:49 pm

Hi. I'm just wondering if anyone has advice on how to deal with cravings/the urge to drink? I am a weekend binge drinker and have very little self...

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Thu Feb 10, 2022 3:14 am
Do I have a problem?

Last post by PnorkelPW Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:22 pm
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DreamcatcherInAField Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:02 am

Hi guys. 26 Years old. Always loved drinking.
Recently things have got tough, with covid and received a hand injury that put me out of work. I can't...

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Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:22 pm
Exhausted

Last post by Djarrimiri Fri Jan 07, 2022 4:01 pm
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Calmer7 Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:24 am

Hello,

I am an alcoholic and very tired of my inability to just stop drinking. Years. Not to mention how much I spend every week. I find myself...

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Fri Jan 07, 2022 4:01 pm
Feel silly asking but I'm scared re withdrawal

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Dec 23, 2021 9:29 pm
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darkdkuth91 Thu Dec 02, 2021 12:20 pm

Hello,

I'm a 30 year old woman who has been drinking way too heavily since around March 2020, abusing alcohol because I wanted to avoid dealing with...

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Thu Dec 23, 2021 9:29 pm
Do I have a problem?

Last post by DreamcatcherInAField Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:01 am

DreamcatcherInAField Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:01 am

Hi guys. 26 Years old. Always loved drinking.
Recently things have got tough, with covid and received a hand injury that put me out of work. I can't...

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Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:01 am
How do I initially even stop daily heavy drinking?

Last post by ScorpionPW Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:17 pm
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Tiiu Fri Oct 01, 2021 7:35 pm

Hi friends!

I joined a while ago, but haven't reached out before.

I'm in my mid 30es, have been drinking on and off since early 20es, but when...

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Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:17 pm
Need advice or support

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:52 pm
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Ready2102 Tue Sep 28, 2021 7:07 pm

During a horrible time with family court going on for three years. I have hardly ever drank but since going to a psychologist and being denied due to...

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Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:52 pm
Alcohol Addiction & Recovery - New Section

Last post by Peace Dove Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:48 pm
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Bamboo [facilitator] Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:50 am

Hi everyone,

For ease of navigation we have created a new Alcohol Addiction and Recovery specific section. We want your experience on the forum to...

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Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:48 pm
Feel like I have brain damage

Last post by ScorpionPW Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:17 pm
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1988 Sun Jun 20, 2021 9:15 pm

Have been living in a remote dry community the past 3 years but am finding increasingly that I do not have any feelings, any desire to be around...

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Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:17 pm
Alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous

Last post by ScorpionPW Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:11 pm
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dperry586 Thu May 13, 2021 11:03 am

Hey guys,

First time posting. I'm getting close to 1 year sober. I've done some counselling (via this site) to set me on the right path, and I...

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Last post ScorpionPW View the latest post
Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:11 pm
Still struggling

Last post by ScorpionPW Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:58 pm
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Trying2019 Wed Dec 11, 2019 10:58 pm

I am drinking more than ever, mostly in the closet. I am about to have a lot of visitors before and during Christmas and I hate that my main thought...

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Last post ScorpionPW View the latest post
Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:58 pm

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