On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:06:56 GMT, Zoloft <Zoloft@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I am new to the concept of "Recovery" and Addiction. I have been a heavy
>drinker for the last 25 years, and have finally sought professional
>counseling (Last 2 months). Man, this is by far the hardest thing I have
>ever had to deal with so far in my life. (I am 45) I am going to give AA
>a try, and see if that works for me. I am single, and have no one I want
>to burden with this. I do have some close friends, but most are non
>drinkers, who would just not understand.
>
>The emotional element to alcoholism is huge, much bigger than even
>perhaps the physical one. I am established in both career and financial
>situations, I have worked very hard to get to this point in my life, but
>am scared I might be heading off the proverbial cliff. To blow my life
>away because of booze is a frightening thought. To admit this to myself
>has been, the most terrifying thing. This coming from a guy that has
>cheated death so many ways, Illness, Surgery, Car Accidents, Skull
>Fracture, and even Skydiving (Twice)!
>
>I feel like such a sap, unloading on a very public forum like this, but,
>I really do not have any other outlet at this time. No other mind
>bending substances I have ever done have had nearly the impact of
>Alcohol. I guess "Everyone has his Poison" and alcohol has been mine.
>
>I have read some of the heartfelt posts on this group, and the feelings
>are genuine, and mirror my situation. It is just a shame it takes so
>long to clue into what is going on.
>
>Bill.


Welcome Bill,

Thanks for the post was a good reminder of how I felt when I got
sober.

It seems like an impossible task but the simple "One day at a time
works"

Even after all the time I have, I still think of a drink or a fix as a
possible solution to my problems. But after I give it some thought and
realize my biggest problem is me, its hard to escape from me...lol.

If the time is right for you and your willing, be open-minded and find
someone and tell em you need some help (meeting).

If that don't work after giving it a shot , try something else.

Good Luck
Daveb