Comments on: Overcoming Alcoholism: What Are The 5 Essential Mindsets In Overcoming Alcoholism?

By: louise@Shutters Derby

louise@Shutters Derby — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:37:11 +0000

I drink every day, not early morning or even afternoon, but I like a drink in the evening, usually a couple of glasses of wine, do you think this is a problem.

By: jordan

jordan — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:22:03 +0000

I never thought it would happen to me. I thought I had my drinking under control. But at 46, I have finally and OPENLY admitted that I have a serious problem with alcohol. I started drinking at age 15. I would drink until I threw up. I joined the Navy after HS. I drank all over the world. I missed seeing the great sites because my friends and I were more interested in drinking. After 4 years in the Navy, I went to college where I continued to drink to excess. I joined a fraternity where binge drinking became the norm — for four years. Crazy as it sounds, I graduated in 4 years with honors because I treated college as my full time job, just as I did the Navy,,,,I excelled there too. Graduated college,,,transferred to the Navy Reserve,,,got married,,,,had a daughter,,,moved up in my professional career,,,all while drinking heavily. Got mobilized to Iraq in 2005,,,no alcohol for 10 months. My drug was working out in the gym. I came back a beast. But I soon returned to my favorite ice cold beer. My drinking got worse and worse over the next 4 years. My wife is right there beside me drinking every night,,,we are college sweethearts. Then last weekend, I hit rock bottom. At our vacation condo at a popular beach, I supplied alcohol to my 15 year old daughter and her 3 friends. My wife was back home because she had to work. Things fell apart when my best friend my wife of almost 18 years found out about the incident. I lied to try to cover it up. No good. to say the least, My wife is furious, hurt and disappointed. Although I am away on business this week, I am expected to find a place to stay for a while when I get back. Wow, what a ton of bricks. what a wake up call. Im done. No more alcohol. I have reached my limit. I will be seeking help upon return,,,whether or not my wife takes me back. I sincerely hope so. I also sincerely hope that I can break the alcoholism cycle that my grandfather, father, mother, and sister suffered from. Please pray for me as I begin my journey. JLP

By: Donald

Donald — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:18:39 +0000

I can related to all of the folks comments, because I am a alcoholic. I develop a drinking problem at a very young age about 18 to be exact. Alcohol has caused a lot of pain in my life. I had said many of times, I will quit but never made my mind up to do so. Well finally I have made mind up to do so, but is it to late or not. I do not no, but I do no this, I will overcome my addiction so I could help someone else overcome theirs.

By: DUI lawyers GA

DUI lawyers GA — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:14:43 +0000

Alcohol problems vary in severity from mild to life threatening and affect the individual, the person’s family, and society in numerous adverse ways. Despite all of the focus on drugs such as cocaine, alcohol remains the number one drug problem in the United States. The cause of alcoholism is not well established. There is growing evidence for genetic and biologic predispositions for this disease, but this research is controversial.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:07:53 +0000

I think all the while we ralonalize any bad habit we won’t be able to stop.

i.e: Biut it is Saturday, I have to drink tonight because I need to meet up with my friends…

It’s not so bad, after all, I only drink beer…

It’s obvious I drink, so would anyone if they had my life…etc.

In order to stop we must stop rationalizing the issue- be it drink/drugs or nail biting!

By: jaspreet

jaspreet — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:05:40 +0000

help me quit alcohol.please

By: Sunny

Sunny — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:22:03 +0000

I think 1 more important point is that there is no midway between it. What I mean is I have seen many ppl try to reduce it and then stop it but hardly seen anyone suceed. So in my opinion once you take the will go for the kill and just dont touch it.

Sunny

By: Jack Thompson - LLP

Jack Thompson - LLP — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:50:07 +0000

Lori we are all very proud of you! We saw you fall over the years into a horrible spiral and it did not matter what anyone said to you or did for you. You are one stubborn woman! Just in case you where not aware of the (smiles....) It is so good to see you back. God loves you and so do we! Your favorite Attorney in Houston - Jack

By: Lori Dell

Lori Dell — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:21:29 +0000

The main reason I quit drinking after about 10 years of being blind drunk about 4-5 nights a week was simple. I got a divorce, woke up.

Almost overnight I decided that life was worth living. I did not “do it”for my son nor for anyone else. I wanted to do things, I wanted to get joy from a sunrise, a book, anything. I was dead to the world and I wanted to smell the flowers. It took about 3 years to finally “quit”. I owe it all to ME, GOD and my IPOD… [the order changes daily ] My IPOD was key all day all night POSITIVE THINKING STYLE BOOKS…
Changed the whole mindset of – -
If anyone else can do it so can I and I want my own plane goddamit… so I am making it happen. I am just glad I never got a DUI… Then that would hurt my chances for my license … Anyway… If I can do …. So can you… PERIOD… Get the crap off of your IPOD and put on some books and meditations and hypnosis… Oh I can go on…

Peace and good luck

Lori…

By: custom banners and signs

custom banners and signs — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:49:31 +0000

The amount or extent of what there is to lose in one’s life (successful career, loved ones, money, respect, etc.) have an impact on helping an alcoholic to recover. More than the type of therapy, or even whether the person enters therapy, the best chance for recovery is due to the number and quality of the person’s attachments to life. Having people that care about them, including family, friends, and community involvements; having activities of every sort that they find meaningful; having work skills, opportunities, and involvement; and so on predict whether people will have the motivation and resources to overcome alcoholism. They have both more to lose and more to counteract the appeal of the addiction.

By: leighdu

leighdu — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:08:34 +0000

#2 is the problem that many of my friends face. During college, drinking was just something that was a given when we got together. Now that we are out, there are quite a few who never let go of weekend binge drinking, stating that they love it too much. A few clearly see a problem, but they are not ready to give up what they consider the highlight of their weekends, and a few weekdays as well.

By: andrew

andrew — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:15:17 +0000

i really need, want a drink. it will be ok. even though las time i drank i painted on my friends homade t shirt and now i cant go to his house anymore,, his mom died of hep c and heroin abuse and he was freaking out tellin his brother i was a monster just like mom! its all very sad shit. so i just study in my room on weekends and go to school on weekdays…really wish u caoulod have a drink, just want o socialize and have agood time.

By: AvisBailee

AvisBailee — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:54:06 +0000

I think, Just making the decision to stop drinking and stopping is not enough. Most people fail because they do not have a good, workable recovery plan in place. Not having a plan is just as dangerous as acting on a poor plan. Get some help from credible, knowledgeable professionals or self-help groups