HI all. maybe somebody is going thru this I'm really trying to stop drinking been there done that type of deal now trying to stay sober thru AA.doc, therpist and most of all GOD. I have been thru day treatment centers I felt like I was being babysat, would like to start going back to school for medical asst. my husband wants me to go for computers, I interested in both I think the study involed in medical asst. would keep me busy. I'm alone alot and than thats when I drink. I try to keep busy with hobbies like gardening . I love herbs, have studied herbal meds on my own ,make candles. but I want to learn something I'm so bored being alone. The meetings help but don't what to make them my whole life. Why do so many drop-in centers and day treatments treat us like babies? I don't know just typing want to do better. Not sure how
I too am going through a program to stop drinking. I find it helps me to keep a diary of my drinking... how I felt before drinking ..how I felt after drinking... how many I drank... at what times ect then to show it to someone who is helping you. I have been told to cut down each day rather than to give it up suddenly as that can be dangerous. but the diary helps me see how well I am doing and why I drink ect hope this is of some help. I just wanted you to know that you are not alone its hard not to drink when you feel so alone but dont be too hard on yourself you dont deserve that *hugs* to you if ok love Jo
I find that the medication I take prevents me from drinking. I am on 125 mg Topamax and 20 mg Geodon. If I have even a few sips of alcohol I fall asleep, and if I continue drinking I get terribly sick. Maybe it would be good for you to look into medications that interact poorly with alcohol. When I was manic I had drinking and drug problems. I couldn't get past 4 PM without drinking straight liquor, and I did it by myself. I was ashamed and it is really a terrible feeling. I don't know if you've tried talking to your doctor about meds that would deter you from drinking, but if you haven't then maybe that's an idea to consider. Good luck, and keep thinking positively, it's not easy but you CAN do it!
having a real hard time staying sober
Posted - 05/24/2007 : 17:24:41
