I feel alone , I wanna drink so bad and

Recovery
#1

I feel alone , I wanna drink so bad and my family doesn’t understand the mind of an alcoholic…. Feel free to send me a message

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#2

the lonesomeness is horrible. alcohol has tricked me once again :persevere:

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#3

Yup

#4

The more I drink the more I end up isolating. I really do believe connection is the opposite of Addiction. It's not easy though.

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#5

Joe, come on man, get to some meetings and make some in person connections. I just saw that you're in NY, there are a few secular meetings there that might be more comfortable than traditional AA meetings, I know I already mentioned this in your other post, just want you to succeed.

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#6

I go to meetings if I feel like this. In person are great but online meetings happen 24/7

#7

'The mind of an alcoholic' in active addiction, or remorseful sobriety works differently than the mind of an alcoholic who is joyfully free of the poison that's been marketed as a joy but has stolen much instead. So who has control over this mind? The alcoholic. Life is simply better without alcohol, whether an alcoholic or not. Just make the decision to be free, and happy, then figure out what steps work for you to get there.

#8

I hope you are getting to meetings Joe, you are not alone!

#9

They don't have to understand. You don't need their understanding, acceptance, or sympathy. This is your sobriety and your program. Jump in head first.

#10

Go to a meeting homie

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#11

I know that feeling! The way I cope is finding meetings every where every day to occupy my time. It’s working so far. And with no car all the walking I’m actually sleeping like a normal person.

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#12

Absolutely got to keep busy. My mind raced to alcohol when I’m lonely. Multiple meetings a day if you need to surrounded by people. Sunday I was sad and lonely. Did a meeting morning snd night. I got thru 12 hours.

#13

If you don't want to attend a meeting but the loneliness and quiet are getting to you, try speakertapes. NA and AA both have free speaker apps or if that's not for you try more secular recovery podcasts, there's tons, just search "addiction recovery" or "sobriety" on any podcast platform. It may make the time go by. But first try the 24/7 meetings, I want to support that idea because it's better than mine. I used to really struggle with loneliness but I built a support system around myself through recovery and getting on better terms with my family. Things will get better, you'll find your place. Don't quit five minutes before the miracle happens! I just added you as a friend if you ever want to converse. I check this page every day.