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Worried about losing my family

Last post by PnorkelPW Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:29 pm
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PD7 Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:39 pm

Hi

I’ve had issues with alcohol for as long as I can remember. In my teens and 20s the consequences were minimal though, a bit of embarrassment from...
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Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:29 pm
Problems with alcohol

Last post by PnorkelPW Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:43 pm
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Judas Mon Mar 27, 2023 3:00 pm

Firstly, I just want to make it clear that I don't consider myself an alcoholic, or someone who has struggled with alcohol addiction in the past....

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Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:43 pm
Reducing alcohol intake gradually

Last post by PnorkelPW Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:08 pm
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Blare C Sun Dec 11, 2022 6:48 pm

Afternoon,

I am wanting to reduce my alcohol intake gradually, I was two bottles of white wine a night, every night, now for a few months it is only...

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Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:08 pm
Is it possible to stop binge drinking and moderate instead?

Last post by ScorpionPW Tue Dec 20, 2022 9:25 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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Tue Dec 20, 2022 9:25 pm
New start?

Last post by PnorkelPW Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:54 pm
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Ranger'sfan Sat Dec 03, 2022 5:37 pm

69 years of age, retired due to ill health, live alone (divorced), drink 5-6 bottles of Whisky per week, spending over $900 per month. I've been...

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Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:54 pm
I drink and get away with it.

Last post by PnorkelPW Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:18 pm
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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 Dec 05, 2022 9:18 pm
Connecting

Last post by ScorpionPW Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:53 pm
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Lone drinker Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:01 am

Hello,

as suggested from my not so subtle username I do a lot of my drinking alone, privately. I've become such a shut off disconnected person....

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Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:53 pm
Is this alcohol counselling service recognised by the courts?

Last post by Lhiver Sat Sep 03, 2022 1:12 pm
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Jim Doe Fri Sep 02, 2022 4:47 pm

I've been directed by court to undertake alcohol counseling. I will have to provide proof to the court that I have undertaken counseling. Is this...

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Sat Sep 03, 2022 1:12 pm
AAAA (Atheists And Alcoholics Anonymous)

Last post by ScorpionPW Wed Aug 03, 2022 9:19 pm
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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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Wed Aug 03, 2022 9:19 pm
Am my husband being reasonable?

Last post by Lhiver Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:44 am
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Defmum Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:09 am

Hi,

I've been sober for close to 2 years and then relapsed 8 months ago. Since then I have weeks without drinking, but about once every fortnight I...

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Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:44 am
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 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 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
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

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