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Addiction & Recovery

SarcasticSatyr

(1,321 posts) Fri Dec 31, 2021, 03:35 AM Dec 2021

I have a serious drinking problem ... [View all]

and the last 2 years have made it all the worse. I've been to AA a few times, but it never worked for very long ... I know I'm killing myself, but some part of me seems to be ok with that. I need help, because it's clear I can't help myself.

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I have a serious drinking problem ... [View all] SarcasticSatyr Dec 2021 OP

I'm not sure what to suggest, except maybe consulting... Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2021 #1

Have you read about the Sinclair method? viva la Dec 2021 #2

Have you gotten to know anyone or asked for help? Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 #3

I've been to AA several times through the years ... SarcasticSatyr Dec 2021 #8

Oh, yes, that was the wrong meeting for you Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 #9

The higher power can be non-religious, like Love. Love yourself, love others, let love sustain you. Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2021 #17

That's beautifully written PJMcK Dec 2021 #18

I had trouble with the higher power thing to because though I believe applegrove Jan 2022 #27

Don't Give Up..Pick Your Own HP..Sometimes, mine is nature, kindness, caring, the good that the Stuart G Jan 2022 #34

maybe try some online meetings via Zoom cally Jan 2022 #35

I understand. ZZenith Dec 2021 #4

SarcasticSatyr, I think you have taken the hardest step by admitting you have a problem. LoisB Dec 2021 #5

See Under the Influence elleng Dec 2021 #6

I can't offer any advice, but I can offer encouragement. Lonestarblue Dec 2021 #7

Consider Allen Carr's "the easy way" elias7 Dec 2021 #10

After I read your post ... UpInArms Dec 2021 #11

For me it all came down to me making a decision Haggard Celine Dec 2021 #12

Naltrexone has helped me Duncanpup Dec 2021 #13

People wish to help you. You will find your way to get off alcohol, with help. Keep on keeping on Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2021 #14

Also campral Duncanpup Dec 2021 #15

I drank heavily for many years Bristlecone Dec 2021 #16

thinking of you this morning... markie Dec 2021 #19

I appreciate that, I truly do .... SarcasticSatyr Dec 2021 #20

SS, for many of us, we had to drink until we completely surrendered. KY_EnviroGuy Dec 2021 #21

Thank you ... SarcasticSatyr Dec 2021 #23

The whole god thing is why I have a problem with AA bif Jan 2022 #28

28 years sober here.. Permanut Jan 2023 #39

I'm a family member of people struggling and find this site helpful LiberalLoner Dec 2021 #22

What makes the grass grow? RainCaster Dec 2021 #24

Have you looked into SMART recovery? bif Dec 2021 #25

thinking of you this evening... markie Dec 2021 #26

I'm not ok .... SarcasticSatyr Jan 2022 #29

Congratulations, awesome start. Rhiannon12866 Jan 2022 #30

Thank you, I appreciate that ... SarcasticSatyr Jan 2022 #31

5 days is nothing to scoff at. Rhiannon12866 Jan 2022 #32

I know you are not ok... markie Jan 2022 #33

You can do it. LudwigPastorius Jan 2023 #36

Repeat...Don't Give Up. Never Give Up. Please seek the answer that is best for you. Stuart G Jan 2023 #37

SMART recovery is working for me bif Jan 2023 #38

I needed to make a connection with A-Schwarzenegger Jan 2023 #40