i want to stop drinking, but i cant. Help ME!!!!?

Answer 1

It's not easy but it can be done! My Dad was an alcoholic and it finally killed him at age 68; I could write a book on what his drinking did to my Mom and me. I remember he once stopped for a while and consumed so many sweets that I thought our house had turned into a pastry shop (wine has lots of sugars and empty carbs, that's why many folks trying to stop turn to sugar). I ended up dating, living with and finally marrying two alcolohic men (so much like my Dad) and my attempts to "cure" them were futile. Along the way, I began drinking (this is yet another book) and I am sure that I am now an alcoholic too! The men are thankfully out of my life and 18 months ago I was able to stop. I'd been living with my Mom who was ill and caring for her. It was stressful because I couldn't "cure" her either. I was depressed and the alcohol made it only worse. One May evening, I went out to the yard because I was on the verge of tears and didn't want to make my Mom sad or worried. As I sat in the backyard with my dogs, I was sobbing and I started to ask for help with my life....I was talking to God. I was able to do this because I had actually been blessed with a new-found faith that I had never known just a year before, otherwise I would have felt that there was no-one out there to listen to my pleas for help. After about an hour, I came back in and my Mom was lying in her hospital bed and when I came into the room, she just looked up and smiled at me with her arms out-stretched wide. I hurried to her side and we embraced and I don't think I had ever felt such pure joy. I never drank again. Something that helped me was (is) drinking Tonic water. I began because of RLS and a friend of mine who is a Nurse suggested Schweppes Diet Tonic Water. I drink about a quart of it a day and at night squeeze a lime into it and fill the glass up with ice. My legs no longer feel strange and it allows me to enjoy something very refreshing. I have also reduced my sugar consumption drastically. I eat as soon as I get home from work at night then have several glasses of the DTW.....I still think about drinking but I am strong enough to resist. I also pray each night for continued strength and devotion to my sobriety. I was fortunate because I had attended two AA meetings and did not feel that the Program was for me at the time. I know several people who have had success with AA; I guess you have to find the method that works for you. Do not despair, but do not sit back passively......you have to focus on the problem, determine what your triggers are and ask for help. There are programs, medications, support groups and other things that a Physician can do to help you. I witnessed something last Friday that made me so thankful that I was sober: I was driving past a tavern and a couple was just coming out onto the sidewalk. They were both obviously DRUNK.....and were trying to keep each other from falling down.....they seemed to be laughing and then the woman started to vomit all over and I felt so sad for her. There is help dear cat_eye....please promise yourself to give sobriety first priority in your life. I wish you well in this task!
Blessings

Answer 2

The first thing you need to do is decide that you really and truely do want to stop drinking. Next see your doc and ask them for help. Your doctor will be able to recommend a treatment program that will be right for you and may prescribe medication to help you overcome your addiction. Every day that you keep drinking you are doing more damage to your body and your brain cells. You are also hurting others around you that care about you. See your doc and get into a good program. Good luck. My husband has been in your shoes so I have seen it from all sides.

Answer 3

Get your phone book, your phone, and a pen. Look in the yellow pages under "Alcoholism Information and Treatment". Pick a few numbers from the listing and circle them. Pick up your phone and start diailng. Do this right now. If you're asked to leave a message, all you need to do is give your first name, contact phone number, best time to call, and say something like ... I have a problem and want to talk about it.... You may be surprised at how quickly someone calls you back.

Answer 4

Psychiatrists are medical doctors and can prescribe drugs needed to get you off alcohol if need be. Go to a psychiatrist who specializes in substance abuse. He(she) can direct you to support groups, rehab, programs - whatever you need. You probably need stronger support than you're getting now. Do not blame yourself for this problem. Just take positive action. And, please don't ever get behind the wheel of a vehicle when you've been drinking. I know it can be done. Hope all goes well.

Answer 5

If you really are addicted- you may want to join AA and get into a rehab- the state may have one that is free- also the local mental health chapter may have some good advise and meds to get you off alcohol- I know they do here-thiamine is very needed in your diet- D

Answer 6

Get in the program. Its the only way, and it will help you if you actually want help. If you don't know what to do, than check online for local AA meetings, and simply show up at one. See what you think. I wish you the very best of luck.

Answer 7

go to AAA website now. Call your health care provider. Drink plenty of coffee really sweet. give this problem over to your personal higher authority. pray now you are not alone. you are not the first person on this planet with this problem. you can get the help you need to change,call AAA. change the people you hang with.

Answer 8

first if your hanging out with friends that drink get away from them, there not going to help you out at all i say try and go rent movies and keep your self occupide from other things that dont have alcohol around ... and what helped me quit for a long time was i keep telling myself i dont like to drink, i dont like to drink. then i started to notice what it was doing to my friends an others arounds and i got away from them it helped me

Answer 9

well here is what i did,the Salvation Army has a very good
program,in Pittsburgh,PA. its a 6 month rehab.
your local mental health clinic also can help if you don't
like the idea of living at a rehab.

Answer 10

start with AA