I am new to this group. I have an alcohol problem, I just like it too much. I have been a heavy drinker for years but now am worried about my health. I don't want to join AA. I have decided I will stop drinking as of today. The doctor gave me a prescription for Campral, but when I looked at all the side effects, including depression and self harm I decided not to take it and try it cold turkey, I think I can do it. When I came across this support group I thought this would be a great way of getting support and having friends to share my progress with and get advice from their experience. I look forward to hearing from some of you.
Hi Stefanovich, Welcome to SupportGroups.com . There are other support groups besides AA. This site is one of them. There is also a link here http://alcohol.supportgroups.com/sg/alcohol/non-12-step-programs for non 12 step programs. Check that out when you get a chance. Take it one day at a time. Just for today - don't drink. Keep coming and sharing with us. We are here for you. ((((hugs))))
It's tough but you can do it....today is my official day one of absolutely no drinking.....I started a post that helps me keep up with how i'm feeling and how I have to overcome the issue of alcoholism....It helps and I am hoping for the best! AA did not work for me, but I feel like I'm doing better with this online group.
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Willingness and an open mind helped me work the steps in AA.Since then I have not seen anyone who was really trying to work the steps fail. Whatever works for you do it. The insanity of alcoholism cannot be an option for us.I pray for the best for you.
Congratulations on deciding to quit. I used to hate alcohol growing up, but things changed over the last decade after I got involved with my ex who had a drinking problem.
I did not drink heavily during that period for any successive length of time...but in the past year, I have noticed that I no longer drink for recreation, but relaxation...and of course, it does not really relax me.
I never thought I had a problem until recently. I have never been chemically dependent and always believed in self-control, but it appears that I have lost that somehow: Which is why I am going to stop drinking.
Good luck to both of us.