I am very angry with myself. I lied yesterday and claimed to be drinking AF wine and instead consumed the alcohol. Ive been trying to quit with medication for 1 week now. Is this normal and will it stop soon?
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Quitting alcohol is very difficult when it has become a habit, when we’ve become psychologically addicted, and especially when we’ve become physically addicted.
I, like many here, knew I had a problem with alcohol but it still took years to attempt to quit.
When I did finally attempt to quit, it took many attempts to figure it out.
Everything your going through is normal.
For how long it lasts, that’s up to you. Working a program can help help you get sober and stay sober.
Take a look around here, read people’s stories and share your own. We can’t do this alone!
Welcome to the forum, I’m glad you’re here.
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Sorry, love. I don’t know what medication you are using, but is it normal for an addict to lie and try to get away with drinking anyway and then feel like crap afterward? Hell,yeah! Been there and done that many many times. Will it stop? Only if you stop. It’s really up to you. And you can do it, but you need tools. Join a community, journal , practice self care, honest self reflection, quit lit, etc. whatever it takes!
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Welcome back 
I think being honest with yourself is a start.
Then if your taking medication that is to help you stop drinking and your drinking you may need more support.
Your not alone in this. As Mentioned above read around here. You will find we all have struggled or are struggling.
Listen to what has helped others. That is what I am doing right now. Listen to what helped them and then try to do that for myself. I notice people seem to say the same things help them, so damn yes I want to see if it works for me.
Big hugs 
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