Looking for help to recover from alcholism

Hollyhock · Newbie

Looking for help to recover from alcholism

Sick of being sick · MIP Old Timer

Hi. I'm Dan, and alcoholic in North Dakota

Have you checked out what alcohol counselling services are available in your area? Also, check your local paper, or go to www.aa.org and click on "How to find A.A. meetings. I think most of us here would tell you that we couldn't make it without face to face AA group meetings.
Also, however, I can't tell you what to do for yourself, but can say that I would look for some professional counselling for myself given the same circumstances. Seems to me that there are a lot more emotional issues involved here than just alcohol abuse. I typed "Michigan alcohol counselling services" into Google, and found a good number of counselling services.

I hope you find some answers. Keep coming back. There is a lot of experience, strength and hope shared here.

Quetzal · MIP Old Timer

Hi,

Welcome to MIP.

I completely agree with all that Dan said about trying AA and, perhaps, some counseling for your issues.

My long-term boyfriend moved out because he couldn't take my drinking anymore. I, too, always liked a glass of wine but I ended up drinking about three bottles every day and getting drunk on a very regular basis. AA has completely changed my life and I can't believe how good life is now.

AA will be listed in your local 'phone book. It might be worth giving them a call and just chatting with the person who answers the 'phone.

Please keep posting and letting us know how things are going for you, won't you?

Take care,

Carol

Sobrietyspell · MIP Old Timer

Welcome to MIP, Marie. I'm so sorry to hear about your situation there. It must have been such a shock & still affecting you now. It will probably take all your strength & energy to come to terms with this & that's where gaining as much help as you can will come into its own. I know you know drinking isn't a positive answer for you & drinking on such emotions may well be frustrating you further & deferring your agony again & again but not taking it away. I guess there's no short cut through this. I hope you feel you can gain some support from sharing with us here while you plan a route forward. I'm really glad you felt you could ask & I hope you get something of what you need. Thanks for being here, Marie. I hope some of the suggestions above work out for you. Let us know how it's going, won't you? Have the best day that you can for now, Marie. Danielle x

Hollyhock · Newbie

Thanks to everyone for your support. I have not attended AA. I live in a very rural small community and am well known (no excuse...I know) but somehow I can't endure the thought that everyone will know...especially when I interact with many of the public every day at work. I have considered going outside my area (about an hour and one half drive each way) It sounds as though it will be my only option based on all of your opinions. I have had some counciling for the personal issues with very little benefit...guess I haven't found the right person. Thanks so much again for all of your responses...at least it feels that I have people to talk to.

lani · MIP Old Timer

Hi there.
I used to think I would die if I saw someone at AA that I knew. Now, you would not believe all the people I went to high school with, or had as a patient that I run into and Im sooo excited. One girl and I were holding hands at the end of the meeting, we stand in a circle and say a prayer. I laughed and said, "who would have thought we were standing together , holding hands , saying a prayer when years earlier we were passing a drink!!! Its almost comforting. Ive even heard folks on here share that people are actually happy to see us there because, believe it or not, they knew we needed help! Good luck!Lani

Hollyhock · Newbie

Thanks for the response, I'm just not sure I have it in my personality. It is something to think about though. Maybe it the old "misery loves company" and they know they aren't the only ones making the effort to recover. Thanks again.