Alcohol Problems

[CurveControl]

I dunno, I kind of like the intimacy of just a few, Though I would welcome all who would benefit from this.

[Mel7]

Originally Posted by peanutte

Yeah, I am getting a lot out of this thread! I almost wish we could move it to a higher traffic area.

and we could take it to chat if everyone had time.

[peanutte]

I absolutely love your avatar, Mel7!

[Mel7]

Originally Posted by peanutte

I absolutely love your avatar, Mel7!

thanx my dog has some problems too

How is everyone doing? I have my liquor list ready to go buy so looks of it i need to dry out in January. My only problem will be to leave the wine alone.

[Annie'sdad]

Doing ok here. I know I'm getting a bottle of my favorite bouron for Christmas 'cause I do every year. It'll be gone by the new year. Drinking 2-3 Manhattans a day takes care of it real quick like.

John

[Mel7]

Originally Posted by Annie'sdad

Drinking 2-3 Manhattans a day takes care of it real quick like.

John

I always wanted to try a Manhattan cause the Sex in the city Girls drink them so we were out with friends and one of them had one so i took a sip...............A sip.........A liitel SIP ! WOWZERS

I making votka martini's with cranberry juice.

[Mel7]

John is love your beard....you look like a real nice happy guy!

[gailca]

I also am a recovering AA member. Iswitched my addicton from alcohol to exercise. When i gave up drinking i weighed 350lbs. I now weigh 170. I run 12 miles a day everyday. My Dr. is talking about putting me on PROZAC.

[relentless]

Glad to see this thread so active!

I had a really hard time with the whole 'helpless' and 'powerless' labels for a long time. But I am helpless and powerless to alcohol, so they fit. My pride is what got in the way of accepting that for a long time, and now that I see it, it doesn't really bother me to feel helpless or powerless. Actually, it's a load off my back to finally say, yes I am powerless to this and I need some help with it. I accept that these are my demons and move on; they'll always be with me to some extent or another.

MM? Not for me. I wish, oh how I wish, but no way. I can't drink. period. Moderation is exactly what alcoholics can't do, that's why/how they're alcoholics.

I also believe in the genetics issue with alcoholism, and for me, I think I was doomed from birth, honestly. Generations of drunks decreased my chances of moderation just by default. Sounds cryptic I know, but whatever, I'm not drinking anymore so that's all that counts.

[Mel7]

Relentless and Gailca it is nice to see you here.! Im sure you could really help some of us out.

[rockgal]

I didn't expect to be posting here, but here I am. I just started reading, and saw myself. I drink every night, started with beer and wine, then went to the hard stuff, and I'm on my fourth drink right now. The thing is, I can't imagine life without alcohol. And I can't imagine life going to those groups. I had a boyfriend once who went to the groups, and I went with him, and it wasn't such an issue back then, but those groups are pretty obvious in a small city.

My dad was/is an alcoholic, I am 48, and I know where this leads. My enzymes are elevated already, but I've had no problems with work or any other part of my life. It's not that I'm trying to heal hurt or bury problems, *I just like the buzz* - that's what it's about for me, just feeling good. I like the buzz. I don't overdo and pass out, I just like to keep the buzz going. I know some of you know what I'm talking about.

[relentless]

Originally Posted by rockgal

The thing is, I can't imagine life without alcohol.

Neither could I, but it goes on, as uneventful as it is at times (alot of times lately).

[banalien]

Originally Posted by rockgal

I didn't expect to be posting here, but here I am. I just started reading, and saw myself. I drink every night, started with beer and wine, then went to the hard stuff, and I'm on my fourth drink right now. The thing is, I can't imagine life without alcohol. And I can't imagine life going to those groups. I had a boyfriend once who went to the groups, and I went with him, and it wasn't such an issue back then, but those groups are pretty obvious in a small city.

My dad was/is an alcoholic, I am 48, and I know where this leads. My enzymes are elevated already, but I've had no problems with work or any other part of my life. It's not that I'm trying to heal hurt or bury problems, *I just like the buzz* - that's what it's about for me, just feeling good. I like the buzz. I don't overdo and pass out, I just like to keep the buzz going. I know some of you know what I'm talking about.

Oh,Cindy!
You are me in a nut-shell! I think I am past liver enzyme elevation- I have some swelling on the right upper stomach below the upper ribcage and some starting under the left side. This has been slowly coming on for the last 5 yrs. I also have pain in those areas if I go more than 2 days without a drink. I can feel the difference more now than in earlier years- I am 46 and was a very heavy Vodka drinker for about 10 years and have been drinking beer only, for the most part, for the last 10. I know I have a problem and am scared to find out what it really is wrong with my body. I come from a family of drunks, too. The only one who was not a drinker was my Ma. Even my 26 yr old daughter is an alcoholic and and addict. I feel like you do tho, "keep the buzz going" i am at a point in my life where i am ready to say enoughs, enough. i am going to quit on the 1st, too, like everyone on this thread.

[reserrano]

Just came on this thread this morning and like others have said, I'm not sure where I fit in but it made me take a hard look at myself.
I started my eating plan in January and I feel that I have control over the food demon and now it's time to look at other issues as well. I seem to form bad habits associated with things I'm doing. I smoke alot in the morning before work but very little in the evening unless I'm on the phone. As for drinking, I don't drink at all during the week but on the week-end I will have a few while I am cooking my meals for the next week. For awhile it was just on Saturday, but lately I'm also having 2 or 3 on Sunday. Monday -Friday I don't even think about it but it seems that as soon as Saturday rolls around I can't wait to get home from running errands and start my weekly drinking routine. I live alone and I feel alot is due to boredom because in a social situation (I have very few of those) I don't drink much at all. I've never liked beer or the dark liquors so I drink only white wine or vodka-but it's still alcohol. But if beer, red wine or dark liquors were the only ones available, I wouldn't drink. I also don't like sweet drinks so if I was offered a rum and coke I would turn it down with no problem.

[lisayak]

Originally Posted by rockgal

The thing is, I can't imagine life without alcohol. And I can't imagine life going to those groups. I had a boyfriend once who went to the groups, and I went with him, and it wasn't such an issue back then, but those groups are pretty obvious in a small city.

I don't overdo and pass out, I just like to keep the buzz going.

That really resonates with me. By the end of my drinking, I couldn't imagine life without alcohol, and I couldn't live with it either. That really is the beauty of the "One Day at a Time" philosophy. I only deal with my drinking problem on a daily basis - I concentrate on staying sober today. I try not to think about the "rest of my life".

I'm really enjoying my life without alcohol. I have a rich and full social life, I am enjoying furthering my education, I practise yoga and I've developed a serious reading habit again. I wake feeling really well almost every day, and the benefit to my mental health has been beyond comprehension. Life without alcohol, for me, has been my greatest blessing, once I overcame the fear of leaving it behind.

One thing I'd like to point out, though, is that you mention that you don't "overdo" your drinking. If your enzymes are elevated, it seems that, for your body, you are overdoing it. Alcohol gets us to the point where we can't even judge what a "normal" amount of alcohol is anymore. I don't like to lecture but your liver is telling you something. It's not too late to start listening to it!

I'm going through hell at the moment, trying to get honest in my marriage after a decade of hiding myself in alcoholism. I'm amazed that I'm dealing with this level of constant emotional pain without resorting to a drug (alcohol) to numb the experience. Sobriety has given me the chance to grow into the person I was meant to become and I'm forever grateful for that.

[lisayak]

Originally Posted by gailca

I also am a recovering AA member. Iswitched my addicton from alcohol to exercise. When i gave up drinking i weighed 350lbs. I now weigh 170. I run 12 miles a day everyday. My Dr. is talking about putting me on PROZAC.

Cross-addiction is such a B***H!!! I'm facing my food issues in my step work at the moment. It is not easy, the illness is so slippery. Learning to have balance in my life is essential, and extremely difficult.

Prozac might help, but you know what you're probably wrestling with is the addictive personality at work. Have you done written step work? Might be a good place to start.

[peanutte]

Just wanted to let you guys know I'm leaving in about an hour for a two-week trip to visit family and friends. The good thing is, I don't drink around my family, and my best friend isn't drinking at all right now because of a health issue, so I am optimistic about using this time as a springboard to get awat from my habitual drinking. I'll be thinking of the group, and I hope to check in occasionally.

[CurveControl]

Originally Posted by peanutte

Just wanted to let you guys know I'm leaving in about an hour for a two-week trip to visit family and friends. The good thing is, I don't drink around my family, and my best friend isn't drinking at all right now because of a health issue, so I am optimistic about using this time as a springboard to get awat from my habitual drinking. I'll be thinking of the group, and I hope to check in occasionally.

A good start! Maybe you will feel so good, ypu'll just start out 2 weeks ahead of the rest of us!!!

Have a good trip!

[Mel7]

Mitz is following me

Reserrano

Lisa sounds like your doing good

Peanutte good lucky ! Have a fun trip.

Hi Curve

Ya out there John?

[banalien]

Originally Posted by Mel7

Mitz is following me

It's not hard to find you, Mel!

[CurveControl]

Originally Posted by relentless

Glad to see this thread so active!

I had a really hard time with the whole 'helpless' and 'powerless' labels for a long time. But I am helpless and powerless to alcohol, so they fit. My pride is what got in the way of accepting that for a long time, and now that I see it, it doesn't really bother me to feel helpless or powerless. Actually, it's a load off my back to finally say, yes I am powerless to this and I need some help with it. I accept that these are my demons and move on; they'll always be with me to some extent or another.

MM? Not for me. I wish, oh how I wish, but no way. I can't drink. period. Moderation is exactly what alcoholics can't do, that's why/how they're alcoholics.

I also believe in the genetics issue with alcoholism, and for me, I think I was doomed from birth, honestly. Generations of drunks decreased my chances of moderation just by default. Sounds cryptic I know, but whatever, I'm not drinking anymore so that's all that counts.

Genetics play a big role in my family too!

Originally Posted by Mel7

I always wanted to try a Manhattan cause the Sex in the city Girls drink them so we were out with friends and one of them had one so i took a sip...............A sip.........A liitel SIP ! WOWZERS

I making votka martini's with cranberry juice.

I have beem making "manhattens" with cranberry crystal light and lime juice and Vodka- Whew- That is good stuff!

[Mel7]

Originally Posted by CurveControl

I have beem making "manhattens" with cranberry crystal light and lime juice and Vodka- Whew- That is good stuff!

I bought some cranberry juice for Crantini's for the holidays

Oh Mitz thinking of you i must put beer on the list because i always put a can in my stuffing.!

[relentless]

Originally Posted by lisayak

Life without alcohol, for me, has been my greatest blessing, once I overcame the fear of leaving it behind.

YEEEESSSSSS!!!

[CurveControl]

I was WRONG! They are Moc cosmopolitans! NOT manhattans!

[Mel7]

Originally Posted by CurveControl

I was WRONG! They are Moc cosmopolitans! NOT manhattans!

CC what is in a cosmo?

I just popped in to the liquer store for some raspberry votka and champaine for christmas breakfast.