Scary shit. I drove so messed up the last week I am,shocked I made it home…And I’m glad you are ok
Yes, very scary and the reprocutions of injuring myself or someone else could have been devastating to my career and life as well! I thank the stars above for some pretty special guardian angels!
I am 21 years old.
I’m a survivor of sexual abuse.
I used to take speed pills, was sober for 3 years. Till I tried cocaine. I didn’t let it get as bad as last time. Only been doing it for 2 months. But I feel like this time it’s harder. I’ve been sober for 60 hours now. & I can’t wait for the physical withdrawal symptoms to be over.
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Hi! I recently got arrested for operating while intoxicated. That is what catalyzed my trip down sobriety road. It was a long time coming. I have had anxiety problems since i was 9. I have been self medicating since i was about 16. I am now 29. I have used my psychological disorders as an excuse to be a drunken asshole for the last few years. I lost all my friends during a bad break up. I ended up living in my car in a supermarket parking lot for about a month. During that month, I started drinking every night and havent stopped since. I now have a home, a good job, and a loving boyfriend, but I still struggle with drinking.
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Almost 6 months sober from alcohol, not the first time hitting the 6 month mark. These last few days have been really hard not having a drink, lost my best friend, my confidant, over a year ago, need talk to him about stuff in my past but I can’t. No idea how people make it a year…
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Don’t give up…from the front lines I can tell you in all honestly it’s HORRIBLE out here. Do not put yourself where I am
Ah, well…can’t find that Allen carr app. Also talkingsober is once again not letting me post and showing up with Chinese characters as many of the icons. Every time I really want to post this happens
@Noxamanda11 must be something weird with your device. I haven’t heard of anyone else experiencing anything like this. Have you tried restarting it?
Yes, I have, doesn’t help. Just have to wait it out. It “hangs” and times out eventually when i try to post…
Hi. I’ve been drinking since I can remember. I used hide drink or take an extra sip when pouring etc. I supposed it sorted to hit home when I kept blacking out, and in the morning was told what I did. I felt embarrassed and ashamed. So turned to drink again to calm those feelings. I became argumentative towards loved ones and friends. I failed a few relationships and most recently hurt my current gf (verbally). I’ve since decided to admit I have a problem. So I’m doing this for my son, gf,family and most importantly myself. On day 4
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Hi my friends
I am mbs , I addict to masturbation for many years and now i am at 13.5 days
I feel bad i am alone in this way and I need to marry but I cant
I start for being clean 
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You are NOT ALONE!!! Plenty of people here suffer the same addiction 
so glad youre here:
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Hi. how you doing? Ok?
Good on ya for making it through today 
I can relate to your fear of the rooms. I had the exact same feelings. One thing about walking into the rooms (even in Wellington), is that those who are there show up for the same reason! So even if you spot someone you know (which was rare for me), they understand and can relate. I found it possible to keep anonymity in Welly and know many others who have as well. I would say it’s worth a shot if you think the support could help.
Kia kaha.
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@C-sun you hang in here I’m 6 days clean I’ve never thank goodness been in trouble but I’ve been pretty close. There is great support on here and no judging so feel free to vent if needed but always know we have people who understand what we are going through on here. And free listeners LOL
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Well done @T-bone. Day 4 is excellent progress. If you get tempted think of the reasons you mention for not doing it. I done 4 days after relapse. Don’t wanna catch you up my man😊 I used to pour a coke last week at my parents place and top up with wine… or smuggle a bottle in the house. Only 4 days in I’m thinking was that me last week? I’ve done drunk for 12 years… 88 days sober drunk for a month. 4 days sober. there’s no comparison which one I prefer. Your experienced doing great all of you
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The name is Joe and I am an alcoholic and i have just it day 10 for the last time. Ive drank for 10 years. 6 of them heavy and the last 3 years extremely heavy. In August I.finally made the worst mistake a the begining of a binge period. I cheated on my wife with a coworker. The drinking binge the continued for the next 4 weeks. Drinking morning tell night. Unfortunately, I was the GM and buyer at a liquor store.
After I finally got out of the cycle and got my head togethet I realized i could not do this anymore. I quit my job and severed all ties to my drinking community. I have had 2 relapses since both lasting a week. After my last relapse me and my wife decided that i need to go to rehab or stay with my parents who are very suportive. I choose the later. I am now 10 days sober, started going to the gym and i am still talking with my therapist.
I still have some urges to drink but I have been reading posts on here for the last few days and have felt really optimistic bout everything. Its great to all be in this together, just sucks it has to be addiction. I look forward to our journeys together and for future talks. Thanks.
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Dear friend u should be honest with ur life first and second with ur wife , do like she cheats on you ??? Of course not so u shouldnt do bad things you said again , masturbating and porn movies destroyed our life our humanity , you should fight against of this bad problems.