Do any of yu drink sometimes when yur alone or not busy. Or is that not okay?
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I lost the ability to only do it sometimes many many years ago. But a little over 2yrs ago I finally surrendered and accepted that I can never only do it sometimes ever again...So it's definitely not okay in my case. AA is what keeps my life okay nowadays. Actually it's a whole lot better than okay!
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I occasionally have a Dr. Pepper. Other than that, it’s bougie coffee, tea, and water.
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For me it’s also all or nothing. I can’t control myself when I drink, and I will drink more and more until I pass out, after doing some crying and self loathing, and self hate. It’s just not worth it for me anymore. I’m only 10 days off again, I’ve tried to stop countless times in my life. I want to live without it. Group meetings don’t really click with me, therapy has never helped, medications, god or higher power, nothing helps except my own perseverance to try and stop again. Going for a walk with music seems to help pass cravings. But everyday is a fight no doubt
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Lol, I used to drink just because I was driving from one side of the city to the other. It was too long, so a few drinks should help, who cares if it’s illegal hah. So yes, I know about drinking alone, it was all I knew to do. The issue will come with these two questions: When you start drinking can you stop? When you say you want to quit drinking, can you or do you always go back to it? The answer to those questions can determine a lot in terms of whether you drink like an alcoholic or not. Just something to think about….Thanks for the question, it brought back some memories 🫤
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For me I look at drinking alcohol as a severe allergy. If I have one drink, I can’t stop and I drink until I’m absolutely sick at a enormous level. I found sobriety and utilizing the tools & people in the program, is the easier softer path for sure!! No brainer😉
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I think most programs, certainly the 3 I am familiar with, say it is not ok. If alcoholism is a disease, why would one feed the disease?
For me, it was fentanyl not alcohol. I think about being numb again pretty often, but no, when I am alone, I do not revert back to feeding my addiction.
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I wasnt able to take a program cause there isn't any in my city. It's a small town and I don't have a vehicle. Not really sure at all what o am doing. But thanks everyone for the advice.
If you’re interested, I’m sure we can recommend a bunch of zoom meetings. They literally have zoom meetings 24/7/365. Just a thought if you are interested
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I'm interested.
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I’m interested too.
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You can start with this site. It has all types of recovery meetings. Hopefully, others can chime in with more. There was an old thread where people used to post about zoom meetings. Maybe it’s time someone starts a new post asking for recommendations for good zoom meetings
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One drink is never enough so I don’t pick up an alcoholic beverage one day at a time. Good luck.
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That would only lead to big trouble.