Alcoholics Anonymous

[Magged Out]

Well! Here goes. My name is Chris. I'm 31! And
i'm an Alcoholic. My problem is I try too stop
Drinking and It just don't happen. The last
counselor I seen said i'm in the last stages of
Alcoholism. Just reading some of threads on
this board. I know some of you Guy's have
give'n up Drinking. How did ya'll do it? If you wish
too remain Anonymous. Shoot me a PM. Thank's!

[Mark G]

I don't usually like doing this, but hopefully Flea and the mods will look past the indiscretion.

I'm talking about sending you to another fishing site. There is a very,very,very long thread on the topic of alcoholism in the tavern section of S.O.L. The thread has been going on for a very long time.

Just do a search for "who doesn't drink anymore" or something along those lines and you will find it.

Hopefully my intentions here are not misconstrued. There is nothing wrong with bringing it up here, and I am not trying to send anyone away from P&S.

You sound genuinely interested in seeking advice/help on the topic, and it is already covered in great detail there.

Of course anyone that wants to chime in here is welcome to as well.


Good Luck.

Mark

:fishing:

[SmoothLures]

After seeing what it did to my dads best friend, who literally drank a fifth of vodka everyday until he died (the day before his 50th birthday), I stay away from the stuff except on special occasions. He would wake up and drink until he passed out over and over, every day. He stopped getting up to go to the bathroom and was going in his room/bed. It was a sad sight to see but he got his wish, he drank his liquor until the day he died. Could tell you much more if you need it.

Anyway maybe that will help. It got my dad to stop drinking.

I wish you the best of luck.

[Kenmefish]

One day at a time or even one minute at a time. There is no cure, you just have to not take the next drink. It gets easier as time goes by and one of the perks is, you will enjoy your fishing much more and be better at it.

[surfchunker]

most have to hit a rock bottom and are ready to quit ...... asking for help like u r now is a good sign ...... don't give up and quit trying ... not every counselor is right for everyone ... make lots of meetings .... I have gone many times for weeks and not miss a meeting .... Good Luck

[Shooter]

If you really want a reason to quit go to a Rescue Squad and ride along on a few Friday and Saturday nights and see what drinking to excess can do. I worked on one for 6 years and the horror stories you will see will get into your heart and mind.

My ex neighbor lady was married to the top man in Canada for a major drink company and her drinking lost her a multi million dollar home and her family, all becuse she wanted was ONE more drink.

We all joke about drinking but if your to the point you think you may have a problem then do everything in your power to beat it.

No jokes are needed past this point.

Good luck

[J_Lannon]

Well! Here goes. My name is Chris. I'm 31! And
i'm an Alcoholic. My problem is I try too stop
Drinking and It just don't happen. The last
counselor I seen said i'm in the last stages of
Alcoholism. Just reading some of threads on
this board. I know some of you Guy's have
give'n up Drinking. How did ya'll do it? If you wish
too remain Anonymous. Shoot me a PM. Thank's!


I hope you find your way to sobriety.

I was doing almost 2 cases of beer a week until March this year. I woke up one day and said..... no more. It wasnt easy, but I could see that it made a huge difference in my energy, health, and life style. I still might have 1 or 2 after a round of golf with the guys, but thats it for me from now on.

I did not use AA or anything else. I just sort of turned the corner and flipped the switch on that lifestyle. I think beer for me was more of a habit than a chemical dependency.

[redneckranger]

Well! Here goes. My name is Chris. I'm 31! And
i'm an Alcoholic. My problem is I try too stop
Drinking and It just don't happen. The last
counselor I seen said i'm in the last stages of
Alcoholism. Just reading some of threads on
this board. I know some of you Guy's have
give'n up Drinking. How did ya'll do it? If you wish
too remain Anonymous. Shoot me a PM. Thank's!

You took the first step bro

I'm not going to pretend that i know what being an alcholic is like.

My step dad is a recovering alcholic and the biggest thing he did was change those folks around him and got rid of the negative influence
(although my folks don't mind if i a beer or two at they're house)

[Magged Out]

All good Advice. Have never been too AA. Maybe
I need too. Shooter! Them rescue Squad won't
let criminal's like me ride with them! I'm stuck doin
Construction for the rest of my Life

[fyremanjef]

hey Magged. When i quit, went 9 months on the wagon, before attempting to drink again. I dont have the best family history related to booze, I love drinking, I love the taste, I drink alot and I can drink alot. If you dont buy it, or go to places that serve it, well thats half the battle. If you need support or something to do besides leaving work or going to a bar, try to find a meeting. If you ge a sponsor, they might be able to help you as the cravings occur. Each day gets better and easier to not drink.

Some people can drink socially again, however some can not have 1 with out it becoming 20. If you are drinking to black out, then thats a big eye opener.

best of luck. Pm me if you need tips

[RuddeDogg]

Hey Chris ya did the first thing right. Ya admitted ya have a problem. That's first. Second ya have to really want the help to stop. There are plenty of people and organizations out there to lend a hand. One day at atime my friend. It does get better.

[emanuel]

I like to drink. I'll admit it, I may be a borderline alcoholic. You should be proud you can admit it to everyone, many people can't.

Both of my grandparents on my mother's side drank themselves to death.:eek:

[Sully]

Good luck Chris,
Its tough I havn't been successful yet, fell of the wagon so many times they put a seat belt on it just for me.

[carbine100]

My daughter-in-law is in AA. She has an 18 month old little girl, and we just learned has another on the way. She struggles. AA is a huge help for her, and she often goes daily when needed. Her sponser is great and very helpful. She voluntarily put a breath interlock on her car to prevent endagering our grandchild. It is very important to establish a routine that provides support, and eliminates the people/places that you relate with drinking. (at a minimum of 3 to 4 weeks) These are the hardest times, but if you can make it through them, your struggle does get easier. Good luck my friend, and remenber you do have support here any time you need it.

[LEADDRAFT]

Magged Out (Chris), Glad you brought this subject up.

Yes, I'm also a Alcoholic..
I DO have a problem, though NO, I've NOT had more than one or 2 brews over the past few months..
My Problem is NEVER over, it's a constant battle every day, living in negitive influances, people around you, too even watching TV Commerical's on NASCAR.
My mouth will start watering, that I really WANT a beer.. (My cure is a Ice Cream Bar, it helps quell the urges).
I was raised by 2 beer/liquor drinking parents, in turn Thier parents were Heavy drinkers also & Thier parents.., so ya kinda get the picture.

I do like to have a cold one or 2 Socially, though I Try not too go beyond that..

I'm like Sully, I've got My seat belt on 99% of the time also...
I'm sure there are ALOT of members here that haven't admitted that fact to themselves, nor have the COURAGE to openly say such here on the board..
PEACE.. And God Speed
Need a person to talk with via PM, I'm here anytime.
Dave

[Magged Out]

Since I crushed my Foot. I been spending too
much time at the house:mad:(I Miss Work)
Been spending a lot more time with my Children
then I ever have. I love it. Starting too realize
that I need too stop for these Little guy's or I
won't be around for them.

[eaglesfanguy]

Quittors never win.. winners never quit:beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer:

[Rockstar]

eaglesfan that's a little out of line...

[Al Kai]

Since I crushed my Foot. I been spending too
much time at the house:mad:(I Miss Work)
Been spending a lot more time with my Children
then I ever have. I love it. Starting too realize
that I need too stop for these Little guy's or I
won't be around for them.

Magged out, you got heart my friend.
It takes a real man to put familly first.
One day at a time.

[Shooter]

eaglesfanguy,,, I am guessing you think this is all a big joke or you just don't really care or you are trying to cause trouble or you were just drunk but that kind of humor is un-called for.

[Hannibal]

The simplest yet hardest thing to do is say "no". What I mean is that the next time you are tempted to have that drink - just say "no". Even if you want that drink - just say "no". It's a very easy word to say but can be God awful to get out.

When driving by the bar and you want to turn in - just say "no". The urge passes quickly as soon as you drive by and would have to turn around to go back.

When at the store and you walk by the beer section - just say "no" to yourself and walk by.

Once you get away from the temptation - it's much easier.

I quit smoking this very way. I'd just say "no" and get past that initial craving. It was tough but it worked. I just had to stay dilegent. Challenge yourself if nothing else. My belief was that I could tackle anything. I wasn't going to let something like that control me - I had more will power then that. "No" was the quickest means to an end for me.

[jcreamer]

Quittors never win.. winners never quit:beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer:

Y0u gotta be kidding me..uncool man

[jcreamer]

Magged
All I can do is give you moral support and have respect for you taking the first step.

JC

[J_Lannon]

Quittors never win.. winners never quit:beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer:



Does your mommy know that you are on the computer without supervision?

[Magged Out]

Was probably Smashed at Midnight. Hell! I ain't ever Quit at Anything. But I'm goimg too Quit
:beer:

[eaglesfanguy]

:popcorn::beer::spam:

[gasman]

Magged, I am an alcoholic. If I make it to Sept 8th, I'll be sober 9 years. My advice to you is to swallow your pride and go to an AA meeting and TALK to people. I was too proud (actually scared) to go. That kept me drinking for many more years. After I finally had enough, I went and found the nicest, sincerely spiritual (not religious) people that I have ever met. Sure, there are some ___holes, but they are everywhere.
Good luck and PM me if you want.
Fireplaces

[BAYFISHER]

only you yourself can call yourself an alcoholic. No one else can do that for you, they can brand you, or label you, but the greater REWARD comes in the knowing and admittance of your condition. AA is not a farce, and has worked for many millions. seek out local meeting and sit in and seek for yourself what would help you know what you need to know. I have not yet! had a drink since 1988. This does not make me any lesser, or greater than anyone else. But I can say that I have been alive 20 years longer than I should have been dead if on the same path I was then.