Alcohol addiction

[Laughing]

WTF, great user name, as has been said you will get great support here, and clearly you have made the first step, reaching out and admitting there is a problem. Lean on your family, your friends, a stranger on the street if you have to.

Don't b afraid to , shamelessly lean on your family, they love you.

Your story is heartbreaking, reaching for a bottle not a coffee.. That says so much, I reach for my wife when I wake up.

I am in no way qualified, but if you need someone to talk to, non-judgmental, PM me and I will gladly talk with you. I live near Luton so if you are a "away supporter" in the area, PM me. In fact PM anyone on this board and they will support you.

 

[Wtf]

Don't b afraid to , shamelessly lean on your family, they love you.

Loving your username back at you... Family probably the main reason why I am hear as they are a joke except my wife and in laws. . And the 1st thing I also do is kiss my wife.. Then make 2 coffees while necking some vodka. She knows and has her own problems, hence why we have taken out a bank loan for my rehab. I know there are a load of b***ks users on here who post ***** to get replies, but I can honestly say I just needed a place to type about this.

 

[Wtf]

I gave up alcohol 20 years ago when my kids were young. I hadn't reached the alcoholic state, but I was heavily dependant and I couldn't cope with my little kids seeing me in a mess in the morning. I have an addict personality and have to avoid things that I will get hooked on. It was hard at first, but soon got easier and I can quite happily mix with friends who are drinking while I have a coke. Although I think I am addicted to fizzy diet drinks now. My mates have always been supportive, although I do end up being the driver.
I much more enjoy my life being able to remember what I did last night.

Reading this again and I have had 2 nights out at friends houses and I was on fake beer and coke and they were shocked to know my issues but very supportive. I have proven they can get drunk while I don't. Then I drive home.
Thank you... I wish I stopped 20 years ago to be honest.

 

[HarryVegas]

Welcome and well done. Big first step. I've lived with someone with the same problem and it's such an awful, destructive illness. My best mate is also a recovering alcoholic. It ruined his life and health but he's been sober for getting on for 10 years now and has never been better. I'm afraid I can't really offer you much but empathy but the very best of luck in your battle - trust me, it's one worth winning.