Comments on: Is Your Drinking Just a Habit?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:06:27 +0000

Becky, and others;

I think we are all in the same boat. I started with a new therapist yesterday, I hope he can help. I love beer, have for many, many years. Problem is, I drink too much of it, and, like you Becky, it at times replaces food. The new therapist thinks my problem may be genetic, perhaps, but I think there is more to it. If someone out there has had success, please share how you did it. I would like to some day be able to enjoy a beer, or a glass of wine without feeling the intense need to have more.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:46:08 +0000

Baba, I feel exactly the same I so want to stop drinking I am in my 50′s and I have been heavily for some time. I know it will eventually kill me if I don’t stop. I think that the hardest thing to do was to admit to myself and others that I have a problem. Was it the same for you?

By: baba

baba — Wed, 05 May 2010 07:23:50 +0000

guys i am 24 nd i am sick of my drinking…..i want to stop it real bad……i am a very emotional guy…i just sweep in emotions nd give myself to others..i know what i am doing is very wrong and i never wanted this to happen..but it is happening.i really want to quit.i hv so much to say nd from today i promise myself that i ll stop drinking nd write about it daily here.pls motivate me i am in search for someone m/f doesnt matter to share my thoughts with.pls be with me.

By: Jean

Jean — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:01:07 +0000

Becky, Del and Kez:
I too am in the same boat, gotta have that bottle of wine every night. I know my marriage is suffering, it’s good but could be so much better if I could just stop. I know I’d be a better mom, employee and friend. Face it, I’d be a better everything and probably be in much better health and a better weight. I’m so tired of the circle…I really do want to stop. I also tried Kudzu, but didn’t notice a difference. Maybe I didn’t get a good brand. For the first time I will talk to my Dr. about this tomorrow. Going to AA or any weekly support meetings is not an option for me. I wish everyone the very best….

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:37:42 +0000

Hi… I have been drinking beer for many years..I am sick of it… I work, but sometimes I dont do my best work..My children know of my addiction as does my husband…it bothers the kids.. not so much my husband,, I actually think he likes it, because it makes me easier to control, because I am always feeling guilty…I was able to practically quit or slowed down substantially when I was on hormone replacement therapy, now that I am off it now for a few years, it is escalating . I am drinking more now, than in the past, usually every other day, and sometimes I dont skip a day… I drink after work,,,until bedtime,, I say I am going to fight the cravings, but they always win out.. any help will be appreciated, I do find that if I eat, it lessens the cravings, but sometimes I make my self not eat.

By: Del

Del — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:31:06 +0000

Hey kez
I’m just the same as you….I take the bottles to recycle round the corner rather in my box outside. I just bought some Kudzu I read about on this site and hope it will reduce the craving.

By: kez

kez — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:11:56 +0000

Hi I just logged on here I know my drinking is out of control but dont know how to stop. I drink every night after work one or two bottles of wine. Because I live alone no one knows this and I pretend not to see how many bottles I throw away a week. Any tips?

By: jenn

jenn — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:31:06 +0000

that picture of full wine glasses is killing me…which is amusing… it is equally heaven and hell… like a physical representation of what alcohol means to me, I see my own reaction to it, and it’s so telling

By: jenn

jenn — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:27:45 +0000

I love this article it is really speaking to me. I’m gonna bookmark and read it everyday if I have to. I need to learn to do that..that is the root of this. If I can conquer that then i can beat this demon off of me. It’s just a lie, a shortcut that will pull the rug out from under u, then u have to deal with that damage too

By: dillon

dillon — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:33:06 +0000

i am just in the process of starting therapy for my problem heather, your wording is like an echo that i feel everyday, my thoughts are with you and i hope things are getting easier for you now