Finding it incredibly hard to quit...

[Thankful]

Danos ~ Welcome! You have already received such a great deal of wonderful advise that I really don't have to much to add.

But I do want to thank you for sharing your story. I guess I have to ask (with you being in and out of hospitals) what has not worked for you specifically? Have you tried certain meds? Have you ever considered supplements? They are a huge part of this program and many, many members swear by them.

I too wish I had your insight at the age of 25. You are way ahead of the game by seeking a healthier and happier way of life than many of us here. Glad you found us.

Best of luck to you. We are here for you.

Love, Me

[shirazgirl]

Rise to the strength within, fall to weakness that preys, time and time again, we will pick you up without judgment and with strong arms. Just have the confidence if need be to fall....and the confidence to know that we are a million strong reached out to pick you up and put you back on your feet,, no matter what....time an time again.

[Wally22]

Dan, your story breaks my heart. I truly hope you find the strength and help to beat the alcohol. You are so young, please consider getting help, EVERYWHERE you can. It is really really tough, doing it on your own. You will receive lots of support here and many many strong arms and shoulders, but this is online. Have you considered talking to your doctor? I think that would be a great first step.
I will watch for your posts. I can't offer many suggestions, I am just starting out myself, and I am a lot older that you (my son is a lot older than you). Good on you for recoginizing your problem at an early age and hopefully overcoming addiction before it causes you any more pain.
Thank you so much for sharing.

[Danos]

Thank you so much to everyone, your replies really mean a lot to me.

To answer a couple of questions I havent tried any suppliments etc, as I honestly havent been really serious about quitting before. It came and went as a passing thought that I shouldnt be drinking so much, but this is the first time Ive really decided I need to stop. I havent tried AA and I honestly dont think it would be right for me.

I resisted the temptation to get some drinks tonight, as its Friday night here in Australia and Im usually great at justifying getting drunk today. Very small step but its a start.

Thanks again,
Dan.

[marbella]

Wow Dan

I think that is a huge step.

I am going to start with the kudzu again- before it seemed to 'stop working for me' after a few days but I think maybe I was not taking enough.

Might be an idea to order some to help with the cravings?

Let us know how you are getting on.

[paula]

Dan, I too wish I'd realised I had a problem at your age, good for you for admitting it.
I thought AA was not for me but I attend meetings, and get so much support. I also
spoke to my doctor, and he reffered me to a counsellor, who prescribed campral for
me, which so far has taken away the cravings. I also depend very much on MWO.
Keep on trying and you will beat this beast.
Paula,

[Gyco]

wow,you sound like me,isnt that the story,and im 55,it is a vicious circle,some say we arent,but im coming to the conclusion we are,SPECIAL PEOPLE,am i being sarcastic,well i guess i am,hope this helps Dan,i from my drinking ended up in a sanitarium this March,finally made me think,30 dys later,and now its been 4months after my stay,were unique,theres only millions of us,and theres billions of them,we drink to numb the pain from life around us,and everyone around us think were crazy,we numb are sleves to escape reality around us to releive the crap that we see going on in this world,we tend to beleive were different,because we beleive everyone that tells us that we do stupid things when were drinkin,cause we dont remember,because we hide the pain inside us,and live with it because THEY dont understand,somthing went wrong in our lives at one time,and we get numb,with alchohol,some of us are even fortunate like me,the doctors that help you give us somthin to numb the pain, for free,valuum,oxy cotin and now even meth,wow and we think theres somthing wrong with us,last one,when i was in my last week, we all watched a movie,and thot another show,but this show was special and really made ME think,a Doctor was xplaining about an operation and how your put under,either or what ever they use,if taken to much you die,2nd,we use cough medicine for our kids,maybe you dont have none,well,he took a glass,filled an 1,5 oz shot,ice cubes,seven up and an umbella and said next time you want a drink,try it,and thats the stuff we give our kids,no wonder they go to sleep,last but not least most Doctors in Canada arent educated enuff to treat alchoholism,up to 1988 there was only one univercity in Canada that spent time on teaching there students,University of Britishcolumbia,i could go on and on,just tryin to share,hope i helped Dan,i think were all here for you gyco

[Danos]

Thanks again for the encouragement On the way to placing an entry into Saturday lotto (I know thats bad as well), I had to pass a liquor store but refused to go in. I'm pretty pleased with myself, and although it is still early afternoon and I could let myself make excuses as to why I should go get some, I'm pretty determined not to do it.

I have been able to start trying to be AF a number of times in the past, but its day 4/5 where I always seem to run into trouble, when I've been sober just long enough to fool myself into thinking I can control myself and justify 'this time wont be so bad'. I'm hoping I can push through because I know when I'm brutally honest with myself and cut the ****, never drinking again is what I really want.

I'm so glad I found this website, being able to talk to other people who are in the same boat is really helping. And some of the things I've seen written by other people could easily have been written by me. I have a long way to go still, but day 2 is the best I've gone in a long time.

[startingover]

Dan, that is fantastic you have gone 2 days! Big pat on the back for you!!!. I really would recommend you try the supplements recommended. They have helped me no end. I have read the MWO book and I am just reading the Allen Carr book. All these things are giving me strength to keep going. I hope that they help you too.
Best wishes
Startingover

[Prodigal Son]

Do it on your own terms, Danos. If you can do the weekend, you can do the week, & so on to thirty days. It's about aquiring a new set of skills. I've still got all my old booze around the house as I like to give it the one finger salute on a regular basis. You sound like a really intelligent guy. Stick with us!