Struggling to stop drinking

Posted by CoorSki @coorski, Jul 31, 2012

I am struggling to stop drinking. I have no doubts what so ever that I am an alcoholic, and it will kill me if I don't stop. The best I can do is to make a day or two, and then I relapse. I've worked with AA for over 5 years, and I am still drinking. It is a huge burden, and maybe I've painted myself in a corner tight enough that I have no choice but not to drink. I would like to join in a discussion with people who have successfully stopped their alcohol abuse, and could possibly assist me as I attempt once again not to drink. I have no delusions about ever being able to drink alcohol sensibly in the future. I know, that for me, the only option is total and permanent abstinence. Typically by the weekend, I'll be feeling rather well, and then I decide I can have some. If I drink beer, on average, I drink at least 12 and sometimes up to 14. I usually don't drink hard liquor of wine as it really sneaks up on me, and the next thing I know it's the next morning, and I don't remember much. The one thing I am trying is to eat late in the afternoon so I have a full stomach as I approach my alcohol abuse hour/hours (typically starting around 3 to 5, and then drinking for 4 hours after starting).

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@moncrdeb

Perhaps attending 90 AA meetings in 90 days would help. It sounds like a sponsor could be helpful. Take it one day at a time and last but not least, turn your will and your life over to your higher power.

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Thanks for your suggestion of AA Meetings, @moncrdeb.

For anyone who is interested in learning more about AA meetings and/or finding a meeting close to them, here is their website,

http://www.aa.org/
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@hopeful33250

Thanks for your suggestion of AA Meetings, @moncrdeb.

For anyone who is interested in learning more about AA meetings and/or finding a meeting close to them, here is their website,

http://www.aa.org/

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Has anyone developed autonomonic neuropathy as a result of drinking?

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Hi All: In a mental health newsletter that I receive, I noticed this article on quotes about alcohol. Some of them were really profound. I especially like the one from Robin Williams, "“As an alcoholic, you will violate your standards quicker than you can lower them.” — Robin Williams, Weapons of Self-Destruction."
After you read the link, would you let me know which quote resounded with you?

https://www.everydayhealth.com/alcoholism/living-with/best-drinking-quotes-help-alcohol-addiction/?
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@swartzki

Has anyone developed autonomonic neuropathy as a result of drinking?

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Hi, @swartzki - are you thinking you may have developed autonomic neuropathy as a result of drinking?

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@swartzki

Has anyone developed autonomonic neuropathy as a result of drinking?

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Hello @swartzki,

On Connect we do have members who have discussed neuropathy related to alcohol use. Here is the link to those discussions. As you can see, this related to small fiber neuropathy and not specifically to autonomic neuropathy.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/small-fiber-peripheral-neuropathy-and-alcohol/?

As you are comfortable doing so, can you explain how autonomic neuropathy is affecting you or another family member or friend?

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