Alchohol addiction

Im on serious condition of alchohol use,the problem i got is when im using alchohol i will always go beyond and doesnt have any control over my actions.more seriously i need more and more when start drinking
Please i need some advice from this community to recover on this cause this thing ruining my life
Thank you

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This problem is pretty common here among usā€¦1 drink is too much and 10 is not enough. I got the same problem, and the only solution for me is abstinence !
This community is amazing, youā€™ll find people like you here, who will understand you, support you, but in the end itā€™s all in your hands.
I wish you strength

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Yep. Same. The only thing that works for me is not drinking. Ever. Youā€™re not alone.

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Welcome to the community :raising_hand_woman:

Take a good read around to see how others cope and manage not drinking.
It is the best solution to not have that first drink.
Meetings are also great :+1: have you ever tried any ?
There are many online ones you may find helpful, face to face is brilliant too.

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Welcome Sam! So many people on this forum can relate to your post. As far as sobriety, make an action plan and follow through with it daily. Hereā€™s a great thread where those with 2+ years posted on what works for them. Take a read and get some ideas on what direction you want to take.

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Yeah brother thank u reminding me that im not alone well i always tried to quit it but i always on need to get it ,can u please tell me how u get rid of this mental situation

I know friends that what i going to do now can u tell me how u get rid of this thing cause always 10 is not enough for me too

Thank you sister lisa it great to know and thank you for ur valuable advice

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I simply stop. Simply is not correct because it wasnā€™t simple at all :sweat_smile:
5 or 6 years ago i quit drinking except during parties or family events. Better than before, but even then, it and I was a mess. So I decided to quit and I became sober, and i found this app. After a few tries I finally stuck to it, and everyone around me know that Iā€™m the one you donā€™t have to propose alcohol because the answer is ā€œnoā€.

The fight is on, until my final breath

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A big part was finally admitting in clear language that I have a problem with alcohol. I made a list of all the things alcohol had or was actively ruining in my life. The list included how I feel about my addiction and myself when I am drunk and when I am hungover. Part of my acceptance was coming to terms with my belief that my alcoholism is a disease, and the only cure for me is to not drink. Then I accepted that I cannot heal alone. I did online AA meetings and joined a couple online forums. This is the one I have stuck with. I read and post daily as part of my sober work, which is very much grounded in ā€˜one day at a time.ā€™ I wake up every morning and think of 3 things I am excited about the day. Then I reaffirm my decision to not drink today. I am far from flawless in this thinking, however, so I have tools and methods in those moments where the drunk voice tells me one wonā€™t hurt anything. I drop everything if possible and take a walk. I come here. I get out those lists I wrote about alcohol ruining things and remind myself why one costs everything. The more time passes and this becomes routine, the prouder and happier I feel. I guarantee you being sober is a better life. Itā€™s worth the work.

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