I am an alcoholic

[Rogero]

That is a nice bounce.

 

[£1.99]

Really wish you well my friend! Good luck and stay focused.

 

[OzMike]

 

[colinz]

I never thought I had a drink problem, I have a partner & close friends who regard me as someone who doesn't drink much.

Last year I had to under go a blood test. About a week later got the phone call from the clinic & was asked " How much alcohol do you drink" I replied "a couple of beers after work, then a 2or 3 glasses of wine with my dinner"

" Well that's more than 30 drinks a week, we like to set a maximum of 20, you had a reading of 120, we like to see a maximum of 60, if you care about your liver " was their reply.

So I never had a drink for the next week leading up to my follow up blood test, after which I was told I had a reading of only 59.

If I had drunk the amount of alcohol mentioned in previous posts I would have probably died 20years ago.
Only have to get a twinge in the lower rib abdomen area & I think, shit must be my liver playing up.

 

[On the Left Wing]

Hi guys
Back in 2003-2005 I was a regular poster on NSC, but sadly have lapsed in recent years.
I had so much support from people on here during those dark years, and am still in regular touch with a few on Facebook.
Life is still a battle, but have cracked the demon alcohol, at least today!
Have written about two parts of that battle here.
http://seagullnic.wordpress.com/201...ake-up-and-strengthen-the-things-that-remain/
and here:
http://seagullnic.wordpress.com/2013/10/25/i-met-the-sons-of-darkness-and-the-sons-of-light/
Thank you warmly once again
OTLW
And now three points against Ipswich!

 

[Stat Brother]

I'm a regular listener to Frank Skinner's radio show, on Absolute, in a minute.

He is open and honest about his alcoholism, peppered with comedy, as you might expect.
He makes many references to wanting a drink, just a half after a long day nothing excessive. I think he's been sober for 20+ years, but knows he just can't do it.
The people around him know that too, and just won't let it happen.

Anyway someone at Christmas got him a case of alcohol free wine, which he's now drunk.
It's been interesting listening to him reference it, because you can definitely hear 'the demons' (sorry for being crass I just don't have the words to explain it) of addiction when talking about "sitting there with a glass of wine".

The mental strength required to stay sober is something to be very proud of.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

Hi guys
Back in 2003-2005 I was a regular poster on NSC, but sadly have lapsed in recent years.
I had so much support from people on here during those dark years, and am still in regular touch with a few on Facebook.
Life is still a battle, but have cracked the demon alcohol, at least today!
Have written about two parts of that battle here.
http://seagullnic.wordpress.com/201...ake-up-and-strengthen-the-things-that-remain/
and here:
http://seagullnic.wordpress.com/2013/10/25/i-met-the-sons-of-darkness-and-the-sons-of-light/
Thank you warmly once again
OTLW
And now three points against Ipswich!

Well done, and stay strong all the best.

 

[rouseytastic]

I drink every day. Beer mainly with the odd gin. Always make sure I have enough in the fridge before I leave in the morning or make sure I have enough to buy some on the way home. That's the way it's always been for about the last 20 years.
Anyway yesterday I finally decided I'm drinking too much, getting too fat and generally need to 'fit' up. So bought a load of 0% alcohol beers and last night stayed on that. Was easier than I thought.
Plan now is to only have actual alcohol on weekends. Fags are the next project to bin off.
Felt I was on a slippery slope so the best of luck to the OP. Hope it goes well.

 

[The Merry Prankster]

Anyway someone at Christmas got him a case of alcohol free wine, which he's now drunk.
It's been interesting listening to him reference it, because you can definitely hear 'the demons' (sorry for being crass I just don't have the words to explain it) of addiction when talking about "sitting there with a glass of wine".

The mental strength required to stay sober is something to be very proud of.

I've known starting to drink alcohol free wine/beer as the start of several relapses even in people 20 years sober. it's not something I'd recommend to any alcoholic.

 

[Dan Aitch]

I like to drink every day and it's pretty much a habit now, albeit I'm in a position that when work dictates that I mustn't drink then I manage not to. If I really wanted to stop permanently I've no doubt I'd probably fail. I can't describe the admiration I have for those that try, and those that succeed.

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Drinking again but less than before...

 

[FlowersBrighton]

Alcoholics drink for the effect, not for the taste. Alcohol free won't cut it and as Merry Prankster says it'll more than likely lead to full on relapse.

 

[rubin]

Good luck with it OTLW. A replacement helped me stop my addiction, not that is was as addictive as yours, I imagine. All the best.

 

[sydney]

Good luck with it OTLW. A replacement helped me stop my addiction, not that is was as addictive as yours, I imagine. All the best.

Liver...?