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Posted by RobertDavid on December 21, 2005, at 0:17:52
After quiting drinking for 18 years I wondered if I would be able to be a social drinker. After all I learned that I used to drink because I was treating my anxiety.
Then after finding the right anxiety medication I asked a doctor if I could try to have an occational glass of wine. Hey, the anxiety was under control, now I should be able to control my drinking, right?
Within a few years I was back getting smashed, never knowing when one drink would equal 15 or so. Now I'm back to sobriety with a week under my belt.
Moral of the story, it's true that this disease just gets worse with time and I was a fool to think I could be a social drinker. I just hope I don't try to fool myself again.
Posted by AuntieMel on December 21, 2005, at 11:19:59
In reply to After 18 years of sobriety I wondered....., posted by RobertDavid on December 21, 2005, at 0:17:52
I know someone who tried a similar thing - after 23 years of sobriety.
No one can take your 18 years away from you, and you
re back to the sober life now, so no permanent harm done.And you'll know better than try that again, right?
Posted by RobertDavid on December 21, 2005, at 12:32:53
In reply to Re: After 18 years of sobriety I wondered..... » RobertDavid, posted by AuntieMel on December 21, 2005, at 11:19:59
Yep, I know drinking is not an option. I quit before and have again. When a thought comes up, even a twinge of a thought I remember all the negative things that have come with it. I have to say I feel real good about moving away from drinking. The sky is blue today, I'm going to enjoy it without the pain and depression of drinking.
Posted by bart on December 26, 2005, at 13:51:46
In reply to After 18 years of sobriety I wondered....., posted by RobertDavid on December 21, 2005, at 0:17:52
wow, that's an intense experience but with great reminders for others. I've heard several stories like that around the community.
Posted by Sebastian on December 27, 2005, at 14:29:41
In reply to After 18 years of sobriety I wondered....., posted by RobertDavid on December 21, 2005, at 0:17:52
I never fully became an alcoholic. but I quit drinking for 3 months and went back to a drink a week for 3 years. Before all this I was drinking a lot, 8 drinks a night, 4 years. Now that the 3 years is up I drink 4 drinks a night.
Posted by RobertDavid on December 27, 2005, at 14:58:56
In reply to After 18 years of sobriety I wondered....., posted by RobertDavid on December 21, 2005, at 0:17:52
Sober 2 weeks now. It's not the 18 years I had under my belt before, but it's a start. Feeling good again. Getting help. It's nice to wake up sober without anxiety.
Posted by elkat on January 2, 2006, at 21:03:16
In reply to Re: After 18 years of sobriety I wondered....., posted by RobertDavid on December 27, 2005, at 14:58:56
I had five years abstinance, and tried to go back to "social drinking" with poor results. IMHO mental issues that require meds and being a practicing alcoholic is a very dangerous combination and almost got me kiIled. I've got a year and a half now sober and like it that way.
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