Posted by lorily on July 2, 2004, at 14:29:09
I say this because I am an alcoholic in recovery clean for 1 and 1/2 years. I first went to a rehab in June of 1995.
Many of you sound very familiar to myself in those denial days. Including not agreeing with those AA people all the way. Well, the only thing that worked for me was honestly addressing my depression issue, agreeing to take medication and getting a clear head enough to honestly work the program as outlined in the book Alcoholics Anonymous. I'd been to many many many meetings over the years but didn't hear or comprehend a thing until I REALLY admitted I was an alcoholic and if I wanted to live, I could NEVER drink again. Sure, I have the choice to drink but it's a choice. Today I don't HAVE to drink to exist.
Non-alcoholic beer DOES HAVE ALCOHOL. BENZZOS are addictive and just a substitute for alcohol. Some people use marijuana, sex, other drugs et cetera. It's a substitute.
Alcoholism is a disease. There is no cure. You are alcoholic for the rest of your life.
I do however know lots of people who figured out they COULD drink successfully. I can't ask them how though because they are all resting in peace. Most of them died horrible, painful, evil deaths. And the sad part is they didn't have to.
Yes, it's sooooooooooooo hard to stop. I know, I tried for many years. I used to think God had me here so others trying to get sober would see me failing time and time again and how low I would sink and I was just here so they would see how bad it gets and they wouldn't pick up that drink.And no, you should not detox yourself off 1.5 liters a day cold turkey without being in a hospital. My heart goes out to each one of you. I'm sorry if I burst anyone's bubble, but this is a life or death matter. Stop and get help to stay stopped. AA can be found in your phone book, on-line, in the newspaper, your church (which is where the meetings usually are) anywhere.
One day at a time.
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