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Posted by saw on February 28, 2005, at 7:40:23
but to NOT drink while I am in hospital.
I thought that I would go through all sorts of withdrawal symptoms, but I didn't.
I had a day's pass last Saturday to go shopping and I sneaked a glass of wine at a restaurant. I didn't desperately feel like I should have more after that. So I consoled myself with the fact that I "cannot" be addicted or an alcoholic after all. Does that make sense?
Of course, as I type this now I could so use a drink but it isn't physical, just in my mind.
I KNOW I have a drinking problem. I KNOW that I would not have sliced my wrist to the vein if I had been sober, yet I am finding all sorts of justifications.
Ah well, I suppose that is the way an alcoholics mind works.
I know I am in for a tough time when I get out of hospital because my husband is going to limit and restrict, if not forbid any more alcohol, especially since it has such a bad effect on me.
If I don't lose weight from not drinking I will sulk for the rest of my life.!!!!
Love
Sabrina
Posted by AdaGrace on February 28, 2005, at 7:47:48
In reply to No choice, posted by saw on February 28, 2005, at 7:40:23
Sabrina,
I know this is very difficult for you and I have all the compassion and respect for you in the world. I also have confidence in you. You are such a bright, wonderful caring person and that person is not hidden inside. It's out there for all of us to see. You WILL overcome this, I know it.
Thinking of you so strongly, and wishing you all the strength you need to get better.
AdaGrace
Posted by ed_uk on February 28, 2005, at 8:54:13
In reply to Re: No choice » saw, posted by AdaGrace on February 28, 2005, at 7:47:48
Hi,
>You are such a bright, wonderful caring person and that person is not hidden inside.
It's true... we all love you Sabrina!
Have you tried any treatments to help you stop drinking? Campral might help, have you tried it?
Ed xxxx
Posted by sunny10 on February 28, 2005, at 10:44:06
In reply to Re: No choice, posted by ed_uk on February 28, 2005, at 8:54:13
I'm not sure if this is true or not, but I have heard that there is a difference between chemical addiction and psychological addiction.
Neither is easy to overcome, but perhaps if you stick with the therapy, you can get to the reason why you want to "escape" by drinking...(said to be the number 1 reason, anyway)
I just thought I'd mention this because I noticed that you had said that you
a) didn't have withdrawal symptoms, and
b) you had a glass of wine and were not tempted to have more at the timeBut you also said you were thinking about it- it sounds more Psychological to me... I realy think that the therapy might do the trick for you.
I'm sending great wishes your way, Sabrina.
Take care of yourself!
-sunny10
Posted by TamaraJ on February 28, 2005, at 11:06:06
In reply to No choice, posted by saw on February 28, 2005, at 7:40:23
((((Sabrina))))
It is a one day at a time journey - just like life. Sometimes it takes the pressure off when we don't think of it as "never again", but rather "for today" (if that makes sense). And, then one today, becomes another and another and another . . . I know it is hard. The obsession can ruthless and persistent - often much more so than the physical addicition. But, know that it does get better. And also know that I and others will be here to cheer you on and pick you up and dust you off without judgement should you fall. That's what friends are for - to be there in the good times and the bad times - to pat us on the back when we need encouragement and to hug us when we need to know it is ok that we are human. That you can be sure of!
Take good care of yourself Sabrina.
Tamara
Posted by antigua on March 4, 2005, at 10:21:57
In reply to Re: No choice » saw, posted by TamaraJ on February 28, 2005, at 11:06:06
I'm throwing my support your way too. Want to talk about your son? I know he's the light of your life and he needs you so much. He only has one mother and I seem to recall you are very devoted to him. Just think, no drinking means you don't have to worry about the effects on him anymore--he can just be a little boy who loves his mother..
I'm glad you're safe.
antigua
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