On Tue, 8 May 2007 19:58:03 +0100, "Rob Wray"
<robert.wray@homecall.co.uk> wrote:

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>"Zoloft" <Zoloft@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:kywth.180490$hn.133380@edtnps82...
>>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.
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>> 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)!
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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Good Luck Bill.......Keep it Simple
Daveb