Posted by antigua on July 26, 2006, at 10:15:59
In reply to More confessions, posted by wacky on July 26, 2006, at 9:38:15
Hi,
I'm sorry you're struggling with your drinking. I did (and still do) for a long time. It took me years to admit it, but once I took the first step I felt so relieved. So I wish you luck.I kept my drinking from my therapist for a long time. But when I broke down and told her, she became of immense help. If I have a slip, she is never, ever judgmental, and always tries to help me see what's behind the drinking, what it is accomplishing for me.
I've been mostly sober for three years now and I like my life so much better.
As to the pdoc--he knows of my drinking and he is mostly worried about the interaction with my other drugs so he is much stricter, which he should be. Mixing alcohol and drugs can be a killer--at the very least a coma inducer, so please be careful.
You are not alone. There are many of us here. Just reach out and you'll get some support.
Try to tell your T--in addition to the support, you will be giving up a secret that, at least for me, was eating me up inside.
good luck,
antigua
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