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In reply to the discussion: I'm drunk, any other alcoholics around? [View all]Skittles
(153,310 posts)69. big mistake for people to think what works for them can work for everyone
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Learn to get high on oxygen. That's how I kicked smoking more than 20 years ago.
randome
Aug 2013
#1
You've taken a great step here just by your post. You need a crutch and I hope someone here
Purveyor
Aug 2013
#5
If you can go two or three days without drinking at all, you're not in the grip of alcohol.
cherokeeprogressive
Aug 2013
#25
I have much experience with alcoholism in my family and would like to vouch for
Marie Marie
Aug 2013
#27
"I see the world we live in as being a series of hard to see cages like that"
woo me with science
Aug 2013
#115
The first step is admitting you have a problem. AA doesn't work for everyone, but it does work for
Electric Monk
Aug 2013
#19
Think you said this very well. And AA did work for me though I'm a liberal atheist
Rhiannon12866
Aug 2013
#64
Anecdottaly, I've noticed a fairly high success rate in those who do 90 meetings in 90 days.
Electric Monk
Aug 2013
#72
I think you meant to reply to the OP, but I totally agree with you on that, as well!
Rhiannon12866
Aug 2013
#73
You might want to try to fathom it, or not comment on your superiority to people who are clearly
Squinch
Aug 2013
#103
Read this then say that again. It can become a physical addiction, not just a 'bad habit'.
Electric Monk
Aug 2013
#38
It is very irresponsible to suggest to an addict that they go it alone or continue to drink/use.
Skeeter Barnes
Aug 2013
#47
I did the first steps on AA. Really works. Especially the part where you admit you have no
applegrove
Aug 2013
#35
I'm 59...been drinking since I was 17. Next Wednesday I'm having an MRI (roughly $3000) on my liver
Rowdyboy
Aug 2013
#39
I would look into meetings immediately and getting an assessment at a treatment center very soon.
Skeeter Barnes
Aug 2013
#45
".....that's what drinking does for me, momentarily" ".....I can't shake the need"
Skittles
Aug 2013
#68
PM me if you like...I had to quit for a year back in 2007 because I had to have anti-tb meds....
Rowdyboy
Aug 2013
#50
Well other than traditional outlets, counseling, AA you might try self-hypnosis,
Uncle Joe
Aug 2013
#66
Welcome to DU. I hope you don't mind if I copy-paste your post, in case it gets deleted.
Electric Monk
Aug 2013
#100
I think a really important point from the response to you is, don't do this alone
steve2470
Aug 2013
#101
+1 I only suggested an online forum because there is no driving, he can go
LiberalLoner
Aug 2013
#105
Madville, I have no advice except to say that, whatever method you choose, you are young
Squinch
Aug 2013
#106