There are millions of people all over the world that drink alcohol, but how many of them will admit they have a drinking problem?
Admitting your an alcoholic is the first step towards a new life and a life of sobriety. That's of course if you really want to get sober and live that life of sobriety. I know so many people that really think they have no problem whatsoever with their alcohol consumption. In fact, I was one of those people back almost four years ago.
Denial is a huge thing when it comes to drinking alcohol, drugs or any kind of addiction for that matter. We never think we have a problem, but many people that know you and see you and your actions know better. They can talk to you until they are blue in the face and you will look at them like they have two heads. I know I did when someone approached me and told me I drink too much and I might have a problem.
If we, including myself, just would look at our lives and see which way our life is going, and if you have your eyes wide open and be open mined you will see exactly where you are headed in the future if you continue to drink and abuse alcohol.
If you ignore what you see, and what you have been told by others, then the future will not be a surprise as you look back at those statements, because you were told, and you saw your life through your own eyes, but blew everything off because you were living in denial and never believed a word.
I know for a fact, for me, I knew deep down inside that I have a serious drinking problem, but never wanted to change my life for I was so afraid to be without my alcohol. I was afraid to admit to my family and friends I was a true alcoholic. Although I was a functioning alcoholic, this was one of the reason I thought there was no problem with my drinking.
After all, I never missed work because of those late nights of drinking and never got into fights at bars. I never got a DUI and never arrested for drinking in public or drinking and driving. So I thought to myself, "what seems to be the problem with my drinking?" See, that is how I thought, and I am very sure many alcoholics can relate to these words I speak.
When I speak of the first step admitting your an alcoholic means to get out of your denial you live in and take a good hard look at your life and the lives your are taken down on the way to your rock bottom. Remember you are not only hurting yourself, you are hurting many people that love you and care for you, such as your spouse, children, parents and your friends.
Don't let yourself down or the people that love you. Stand up to your addiction to alcohol and tell your demons goodbye once and for all. You don't need alcohol believe me. Once you have got sober and stay sober you will then realize why in the world was I killing myself when all I had to do is to stop drinking.
Yeah I know, it sounds pretty easy by just writing this, but anyone can stop drinking alcohol anytime you want. The problem is, and the question is, "Do You Really Want To Stop Drinking?"
If you said yes I would love to stop drinking alcohol, then you are on your way to a new life of sobriety. Yes it will be hard and yes it will not be easy by any means, but if you have that determination, the willingness and the desire to change your life it will happen.
You have to make up your mind and just do it and stick to it with no cheating whatsoever. You will need to stay clear from your drinking buddies, the bars and anything that has anything to do with alcohol.
As time goes by you will find it easier and easier to live each day without your crutch, the demons of alcohol.
God Bless to all those that have made it to sobriety and those that are trying so hard to get sober. Never give up hope because your life is full of hope and sobriety is just sitting there for your taken, so go after it and don't look back at your horrible past of addiction.
Stay positive and strong to yourself and never let anyone or anything stand in your way of changing your life and living that one and only life you have, clean and sober.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
How To get Your Life Back On Track After Leaving An Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
You have finally taken that step towards a new life and have entered a Rehab. Center for the treatment of your alcohol addiction.
You put your heart into getting well and listened to your counselors every words of advice and wisdom. Now the time comes that you will be released from their care and back you go to the outside world with many temptations from your past and the friends you hung around during those times of drinking and abusing alcohol.
The questions in your mind are how to get your life back on track after leaving an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center?
There are unfortunately many things that you must avoid when entering back into society as a clean and sober person. Some you may not like, but it is a must to listen to those words from your counselors, as they know best for your well being and your long term sobriety.
Number 1 - You just may have to say goodbye to your past drinking buddies for they will try to influence you to start drinking alcohol again. They sure don't like drinking alone without you. Many of them will not support you choice to become clean and sober for jealousy they don't have the willpower or the determination to get sober as you did.
Number 2 - You may need to stay clear of any parties or functions that your family has until you feel comfortable being around alcohol again. (This is what I had to do in the beginning of my recovery)
Number 3 - You MUST stay busy physically and mentally at all times so that your minds doesn't wonder to what you are trying to stay away from which is your past alcohol addiction.
Number 4 - Think of a hobby that you would really enjoy doing and be able to even share this hobby with your family.
Number 5 - Take walks alone or with your spouse or sober friends.
Number 6 - Start a exercise regiment at home or join a gym to be around others that are trying to make their lives better as you are.
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FIND A REHAB. CENTER IN YOUR AREA
You put your heart into getting well and listened to your counselors every words of advice and wisdom. Now the time comes that you will be released from their care and back you go to the outside world with many temptations from your past and the friends you hung around during those times of drinking and abusing alcohol.
The questions in your mind are how to get your life back on track after leaving an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center?
There are unfortunately many things that you must avoid when entering back into society as a clean and sober person. Some you may not like, but it is a must to listen to those words from your counselors, as they know best for your well being and your long term sobriety.
Number 1 - You just may have to say goodbye to your past drinking buddies for they will try to influence you to start drinking alcohol again. They sure don't like drinking alone without you. Many of them will not support you choice to become clean and sober for jealousy they don't have the willpower or the determination to get sober as you did.
Number 2 - You may need to stay clear of any parties or functions that your family has until you feel comfortable being around alcohol again. (This is what I had to do in the beginning of my recovery)
Number 3 - You MUST stay busy physically and mentally at all times so that your minds doesn't wonder to what you are trying to stay away from which is your past alcohol addiction.
Number 4 - Think of a hobby that you would really enjoy doing and be able to even share this hobby with your family.
Number 5 - Take walks alone or with your spouse or sober friends.
Number 6 - Start a exercise regiment at home or join a gym to be around others that are trying to make their lives better as you are.
National Alcoholism And Substance Abuse INFORMATION CENTER
FIND A REHAB. CENTER IN YOUR AREA
When Is it Time to Seek Help And Enter A Rehab.
While we all enjoy our alcoholic drinks, some of us don't know when to quit or don't know when we have had enough of the poison that just may kill us in the end.
When is it time to seek help and enter a Rehabilitation Treatment Center? Many people that have an addiction to alcohol may think they don't need any help whatsoever and they think they can stop drinking alcohol whenever they want.
It isn't that easy my friends. You may think you can stop drinking alcohol, but have you tried to get sober, and stay sober for any length of time?
The time, in my opinion to seek help is:
Can not miss one day without drinking.
Can not go anywhere if alcohol is not being served.
Missing work because of that horrible hangover.
Spending money you don't have to support your addiction.
Fighting and arguing with your family, spouse and friends.
Not remembering what you did the night before.
Blackouts from over drinking.
Appearance of how you are changing week by week.
Weight gain or loss.
Waking up in the morning and the first thing you think of is when you can have that next drink.
I tried this before and it only lasted for a short time and the reason for that was, "I simply wasn't ready to change my life and live a life of sobriety. I am very sure you know exactly what I am talking about.
As for myself, I was one of the few fortunate alcoholics that could stop drinking alcohol on my own. Many alcoholics, or I should say all alcoholics should look into getting themselves admitted into a Rehabilitation Treatment Center for the correct and safe way to detox if they want to get clean and sober.
It can't be that you are forced into going into these Centers, although being forced into being admitted to a Rehab.Center might save your life.
I know alcoholics that went into Rehab. for a month or a 90 day stay, and found themselves staying and being a part of the counseling for others that have been admitted in that same Rehab. Center for the same reasons, being addicted to drugs or alcohol.
It has helped them to stay sober and kept them away from the outside world of addiction, and their friends that are still using and abusing.
They are to this day helping others as they were helped during their stay in Rehab.
The name of the game here is to get yourself sober by entering into a Rehab. Center, and then help others that are suffering from an addiction to drugs and alcohol as you were. Then, spread the word of sobriety to help others realize there is always hope for anyone that had any kind if addiction.
FIND A REHAB. CENTER IN YOUR AREA.
National Alcoholism And Substance Abuse INFORMATION CENTER
If you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, seek the Professional Help that will get you sober and by doing so in a safe and healthy manner.
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When is it time to seek help and enter a Rehabilitation Treatment Center? Many people that have an addiction to alcohol may think they don't need any help whatsoever and they think they can stop drinking alcohol whenever they want.
It isn't that easy my friends. You may think you can stop drinking alcohol, but have you tried to get sober, and stay sober for any length of time?
The time, in my opinion to seek help is:
Can not miss one day without drinking.
Can not go anywhere if alcohol is not being served.
Missing work because of that horrible hangover.
Spending money you don't have to support your addiction.
Fighting and arguing with your family, spouse and friends.
Not remembering what you did the night before.
Blackouts from over drinking.
Appearance of how you are changing week by week.
Weight gain or loss.
Waking up in the morning and the first thing you think of is when you can have that next drink.
I tried this before and it only lasted for a short time and the reason for that was, "I simply wasn't ready to change my life and live a life of sobriety. I am very sure you know exactly what I am talking about.
As for myself, I was one of the few fortunate alcoholics that could stop drinking alcohol on my own. Many alcoholics, or I should say all alcoholics should look into getting themselves admitted into a Rehabilitation Treatment Center for the correct and safe way to detox if they want to get clean and sober.
It can't be that you are forced into going into these Centers, although being forced into being admitted to a Rehab.Center might save your life.
I know alcoholics that went into Rehab. for a month or a 90 day stay, and found themselves staying and being a part of the counseling for others that have been admitted in that same Rehab. Center for the same reasons, being addicted to drugs or alcohol.
It has helped them to stay sober and kept them away from the outside world of addiction, and their friends that are still using and abusing.
They are to this day helping others as they were helped during their stay in Rehab.
The name of the game here is to get yourself sober by entering into a Rehab. Center, and then help others that are suffering from an addiction to drugs and alcohol as you were. Then, spread the word of sobriety to help others realize there is always hope for anyone that had any kind if addiction.
FIND A REHAB. CENTER IN YOUR AREA.
National Alcoholism And Substance Abuse INFORMATION CENTER
If you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, seek the Professional Help that will get you sober and by doing so in a safe and healthy manner.
You can read more of my articles right here on HubPages.
Here is my eBook right here on Amazon.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Stop Drinking Alcohol And Get Out Of Denial
Most people I know, including myself, that are addicted to alcohol live their life in denial. For me, I never thought for a moment that I had an addiction to alcohol although many people thought differently.
If you have a drinking problem, and abuse alcohol like so many people do, you have to stop drinking alcohol and get out of denial.
I truly believe that denial is what holds us back from getting sober and living a life of sobriety. So many people I know, (and that includes me) thing there is nothing wrong with how much they drink. They think that having a 12 pack or so each night is no problem at all. The reason they think this is because that 12 pack that they built up in their system over time has no effect on their personality or the way they act after drinking that much. Little do they know right? I have people tell me, "I will video you while you have 12 or so beers in you, and will show you when you are sober."
I know people that drink way more than a 12 pack in one night, believe me, and they think nothing of it. They are so used to having all that alcohol that their bodies just get used to it, but the problem is they want more and more to get that buzz that they had drinking that 12 pack.
You build up that tolerance, and your body just needs more alcohol, and if you don't give your body, (and your demons) what they need you are one miserable person. Such as, running out of alcohol just as you are getting that great buzz and drunk on.
So the first thing you must do is to admit that you have a drinking problem, and you just could be an alcoholic. Then you need to get yourself out of the denial you have been living in for so long and take that first step towards sobriety, just like I did in 2009.
A positive attitude is required to even start on your road to recovery. Without having a positive attitude you will get nowhere fast. Negativity will hold you back for sure. You can't tell yourself, "Oh, I don't know if I can get and stay sober." That is the wrong attitude to have if you want to change your life and live your life sober.
Here is my Ebook called My Life Of Alcohol Addiction.
There are hundreds of other articles I have written on HubPages in regards to addiction to alcohol, living a happy and simple life, positive attitudes and much more.
If you have a drinking problem, and abuse alcohol like so many people do, you have to stop drinking alcohol and get out of denial.
I truly believe that denial is what holds us back from getting sober and living a life of sobriety. So many people I know, (and that includes me) thing there is nothing wrong with how much they drink. They think that having a 12 pack or so each night is no problem at all. The reason they think this is because that 12 pack that they built up in their system over time has no effect on their personality or the way they act after drinking that much. Little do they know right? I have people tell me, "I will video you while you have 12 or so beers in you, and will show you when you are sober."
I know people that drink way more than a 12 pack in one night, believe me, and they think nothing of it. They are so used to having all that alcohol that their bodies just get used to it, but the problem is they want more and more to get that buzz that they had drinking that 12 pack.
You build up that tolerance, and your body just needs more alcohol, and if you don't give your body, (and your demons) what they need you are one miserable person. Such as, running out of alcohol just as you are getting that great buzz and drunk on.
So the first thing you must do is to admit that you have a drinking problem, and you just could be an alcoholic. Then you need to get yourself out of the denial you have been living in for so long and take that first step towards sobriety, just like I did in 2009.
A positive attitude is required to even start on your road to recovery. Without having a positive attitude you will get nowhere fast. Negativity will hold you back for sure. You can't tell yourself, "Oh, I don't know if I can get and stay sober." That is the wrong attitude to have if you want to change your life and live your life sober.
Here is my Ebook called My Life Of Alcohol Addiction.
There are hundreds of other articles I have written on HubPages in regards to addiction to alcohol, living a happy and simple life, positive attitudes and much more.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Will Sobriety Change My Life?
For all those folks that are addicted to alcohol often may ask themselves, "will sobriety change my life" and I am here to tell you that sobriety will certainly change your life in a awesome way that would you would never even realize.
The only way to find out just how sobriety changes lives, is to go for it, and get sober once and for all. You have nothing to lose when trying this awesome new lifestyle. You will be surprised just life changes when you are clean and sober.
I thought about the idea to get sober a few times in my drinking days, but I thought what the heck, it is probably too late to make that change in my life since I have been drinking alcohol for so many years and the damage is done so why even try?
I was dead wrong in that theory of mind, because in October of 2009 I made that huge decision to try and get and stay sober hopefully for the last time. I made my mind up and picked my sober date and stuck by that day, which I might add was the day I made my mind up to get sober forever.
I thought, why wait and prolong my sobriety. If I was ready to get sober then lets just start NOW and not wait a minute longer. That made more sense than saying, "I think I will wait until Monday after the weekend is over and I can get plastered just that one more time."
You know as well as I know that wouldn't work, because that would lead to the next weekend and so on. I had to be sincere and honest with myself and not let anything change my mind to get and stay sober on that day I chose to stop drinking alcohol.
If you are struggling with an addiction to alcohol you need to try your hardest to get away from those demons that are ruining your life, and other lives as well.
Make up your mind once and for all and don't back down for anything. Sure, sobriety is going to be a tough thing to achieve, but in the end, your life will be wonderful as mine is right now, writing article after article in hopes that just one article will touch someones life, and they too can find long term sobriety as I did.
Nothing good in life is easy. It takes hard work to make it happen as staying sober will be hard work as well, but worth every bit of work and sweat. In the long run you will be proud of yourself and those that love and care for you will be just as proud or even more proud. You will save your own life by just surrendering to your demons once and for all.
Never think for a minute that sobriety will come to you, you have to go after sobriety full force and not stop until you have achieved long term sobriety. It can be done by anyone if that is truly what you want in your life. To be able to live the clean life and live a happy and healthy life as well.
SO IF YOU ARE ASKING YOURSELF OR ANYONE ELSE, WILL SOBRIETY CHANGE MY LIFE, THE ANSWER IS A HUGE YES!!! YOUR LIFE WILL INDEED CHANGE ALL FOR THE BETTER!
Visit my articles on Hubpages for more info on getting and staying sober, and how to live a happy and simple life and so much more.
The only way to find out just how sobriety changes lives, is to go for it, and get sober once and for all. You have nothing to lose when trying this awesome new lifestyle. You will be surprised just life changes when you are clean and sober.
I thought about the idea to get sober a few times in my drinking days, but I thought what the heck, it is probably too late to make that change in my life since I have been drinking alcohol for so many years and the damage is done so why even try?
I was dead wrong in that theory of mind, because in October of 2009 I made that huge decision to try and get and stay sober hopefully for the last time. I made my mind up and picked my sober date and stuck by that day, which I might add was the day I made my mind up to get sober forever.
I thought, why wait and prolong my sobriety. If I was ready to get sober then lets just start NOW and not wait a minute longer. That made more sense than saying, "I think I will wait until Monday after the weekend is over and I can get plastered just that one more time."
You know as well as I know that wouldn't work, because that would lead to the next weekend and so on. I had to be sincere and honest with myself and not let anything change my mind to get and stay sober on that day I chose to stop drinking alcohol.
If you are struggling with an addiction to alcohol you need to try your hardest to get away from those demons that are ruining your life, and other lives as well.
Make up your mind once and for all and don't back down for anything. Sure, sobriety is going to be a tough thing to achieve, but in the end, your life will be wonderful as mine is right now, writing article after article in hopes that just one article will touch someones life, and they too can find long term sobriety as I did.
Nothing good in life is easy. It takes hard work to make it happen as staying sober will be hard work as well, but worth every bit of work and sweat. In the long run you will be proud of yourself and those that love and care for you will be just as proud or even more proud. You will save your own life by just surrendering to your demons once and for all.
Never think for a minute that sobriety will come to you, you have to go after sobriety full force and not stop until you have achieved long term sobriety. It can be done by anyone if that is truly what you want in your life. To be able to live the clean life and live a happy and healthy life as well.
SO IF YOU ARE ASKING YOURSELF OR ANYONE ELSE, WILL SOBRIETY CHANGE MY LIFE, THE ANSWER IS A HUGE YES!!! YOUR LIFE WILL INDEED CHANGE ALL FOR THE BETTER!
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How To Have The Willpower To Say No To Alcohol
Willpower is a huge word that many people that are addicted to alcohol do not have. How to have the willpower to say to alcohol is a huge thing for many people that have a drinking problem.
I can relate to those words so very well. You know when you don't know when enough is enough when it come to your alcohol intake. Some of us just don't know when to say, "I have had enough."
Yep I was one of those guys that it was never enough until I got that buzz I was looking for and as we all know, it takes more and more alcohol to achieve the buzz or drunk you had the last time.
Having the willpower to say NO is really rough, because you and I might think we will miss out on something if we stop drinking half way through the night, right? The only thing we would miss out on is having a bigger hangover the next morning!
HERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT HELP ME TO SAY NO TO ALCOHOL
I am one of those people that CAN NOT have one or two drinks and call it the night like many people can. I wish I could, but that will never happen. So, the only way to stay sober for me is, "NOT TO EVER DRINK again."
Keep that Positive Attitude in everything in life, and it will help you say NO To Alcohol. Stay Strong and never let anything or anyone stand in your way of your Sobriety.
I can relate to those words so very well. You know when you don't know when enough is enough when it come to your alcohol intake. Some of us just don't know when to say, "I have had enough."
Yep I was one of those guys that it was never enough until I got that buzz I was looking for and as we all know, it takes more and more alcohol to achieve the buzz or drunk you had the last time.
Having the willpower to say NO is really rough, because you and I might think we will miss out on something if we stop drinking half way through the night, right? The only thing we would miss out on is having a bigger hangover the next morning!
HERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT HELP ME TO SAY NO TO ALCOHOL
- I remember what it was like when I drank and abused alcohol.
- I remember how I hurt the ones that loved me and cared for me.
- I remember the money spent to get my fix for the day even though I didn't have it to spend.
- I remember the mornings I felt like shit, but knew I had to get up and go to work.
- I remember the awful things I would say being drunk, but never meant them.
- I remember how I would hide and drink alone because no one wanted to be around me drinking.
- I remember not wanting to go anywhere that alcohol wasn't being served.
I am one of those people that CAN NOT have one or two drinks and call it the night like many people can. I wish I could, but that will never happen. So, the only way to stay sober for me is, "NOT TO EVER DRINK again."
Keep that Positive Attitude in everything in life, and it will help you say NO To Alcohol. Stay Strong and never let anything or anyone stand in your way of your Sobriety.
The Best Things In Life Are Not Things
Material things, what many people in the world think are the best in life. I have nothing against the finest things in life, but the best things in life are not things by no means. This is of course is my own opinion.
Ever since I got sober in October of 2009 I realized that life itself is the best thing in life, and not having expensive material things. Many may call me crazy for not wanting the best of things in life, but I have learned that material things don't make me a happy person and they may not make you happy either if you really think about it.
In my opinion, the best thing in life is to live my life clean and sober. That is what makes me a happy person, knowing that I have beat the inner demons that took control of my life for so many years.
Just stop and look around you a see what life has to offer you such as a beautiful sunrise or that breathe taking sunset in which there is not one the same. I go to the bay each night and watch the sunset and take that photo that will only be one of it's kind. That in my opinion is worth everything in life. To see what God has made, and to enjoy that breathe taking views even if it is for a few minutes.
These imagines are something that money cannot ever buy. So see, money can't buy everything right?
I usually write about alcohol addiction and the ways I was able to get clean and sober using my positive attitude and the strong will within to make it happen, but in this article I just wanted to point out that there is more to life than having the best of everything and using material things to make you happy.
These sites that God has created are (entirely free) and we all take them for granted, in my opinion, at least I did when I drank.
Stop for a moment each day and look into the sky for that breathe taking site. It takes only a second of your day.
As far as myself, when I drank alcohol these things were not important. I did see them, but never really thought about how beautiful life was, because alcohol was more important at that time, sorry to say.
The main thing I am trying to say is not to take everything for granted in life. I found that living with sobriety in my life, my life has become the best ever. I have everything I once wanted, but couldn't not achieve because of my addiction to alcohol.
Alcohol held me back in many ways, meaning I knew what I wanted in life, but could not achieve them due to putting my addiction to alcohol before all else.
Check out my Ebook called " My Life Of Alcohol Addiction."
You can read more of my articles on life itself, being happy and being addicted to alcohol on HubPages
Ever since I got sober in October of 2009 I realized that life itself is the best thing in life, and not having expensive material things. Many may call me crazy for not wanting the best of things in life, but I have learned that material things don't make me a happy person and they may not make you happy either if you really think about it.
In my opinion, the best thing in life is to live my life clean and sober. That is what makes me a happy person, knowing that I have beat the inner demons that took control of my life for so many years.
Just stop and look around you a see what life has to offer you such as a beautiful sunrise or that breathe taking sunset in which there is not one the same. I go to the bay each night and watch the sunset and take that photo that will only be one of it's kind. That in my opinion is worth everything in life. To see what God has made, and to enjoy that breathe taking views even if it is for a few minutes.
These imagines are something that money cannot ever buy. So see, money can't buy everything right?
I usually write about alcohol addiction and the ways I was able to get clean and sober using my positive attitude and the strong will within to make it happen, but in this article I just wanted to point out that there is more to life than having the best of everything and using material things to make you happy.
These sites that God has created are (entirely free) and we all take them for granted, in my opinion, at least I did when I drank.
Stop for a moment each day and look into the sky for that breathe taking site. It takes only a second of your day.
As far as myself, when I drank alcohol these things were not important. I did see them, but never really thought about how beautiful life was, because alcohol was more important at that time, sorry to say.
The main thing I am trying to say is not to take everything for granted in life. I found that living with sobriety in my life, my life has become the best ever. I have everything I once wanted, but couldn't not achieve because of my addiction to alcohol.
Alcohol held me back in many ways, meaning I knew what I wanted in life, but could not achieve them due to putting my addiction to alcohol before all else.
Check out my Ebook called " My Life Of Alcohol Addiction."
You can read more of my articles on life itself, being happy and being addicted to alcohol on HubPages
How I Made My Life Simple After Surrendering To An Addiction To Alcohol
How I made made my life simple after surrender to an addiction to alcohol was quite simple. Here is how I changed my life around with the decision to stop drinking alcohol forever.
Alcohol as we all know can be very addictive if we don't know who to manage our drinking and start abusing alcohol.
Many times people start off drinking alcohol just to take the edge off of their life and thinking by drinking alcohol things will get a bit easier and they will forget for that moment any problems in life they may have. The problem for me, and the problem for many drinkers is that they thought by drinking everything will be just fine.
They feel as if drinking alcohol makes them feel great and they tend to forget those problems for awhile until they sober up the next day and that problem that didn't feel that bad is right back on their doorstep waiting to be resolved.
Drinking alcohol will never fix any problems in anyone's life. It sure didn't for me as I am sure it will never fix anything for you. Alcohol just makes things worse, and the trend will go on and on, day after day, because the way you felt being buzzed or drunk made that problem somewhat disappear, if only for a few hours of that day.
Today, being sober since October 27, 2009 my world and my life is amazing. All the things I thought would never happen, such as my dreams and goals to move to the New Jersey Shore are now a reality. I really believe if you want to help yourself and change your life then things will begin to go your way. You need to help yourself first before anything or anyone will help you.
I wouldn't trade sobriety for anything in the world. If feels so wonderful to be able to wake up in the morning and remember what you did the day before and the night before.
It is so wonderful that you are not a prisoner to your addiction. I can get into my car anytime of the day or night and head out onto the roads with not a worry in the world of being pulled over and given that great DUI.
The only worry I have is for someone else that has been drinking and driving their automobile hits me.
I keep my promise that I would never pick up and alcoholic drink ever again and I have stuck to that promise and will continue to do so until the end of my time here on Earth.
I live a simple life now and I am very happy. No one needs alcohol to so called be happy. Think positive and have the will, determination and a strong desire to stop drinking alcohol and it will happen.
I finally realized after many years of drinking that alcohol does not make you happy, sobriety is the most important that will change your life and make you a happy and healthier person.
I was fortunate that I didn't need AA, or any meeting. I did it cold turkey, BUT please don't do as I did. You may need to get the proper help and medical attention to get sober. I took a huge chance by what I did, and would not encourage to do it that way. Get sober safe and have the right people treating you so that you can detox in a safe and healthy manner.
So if you truly want a better life for yourself and your family you need to get out of denial and take action to change your life around all for the better and stop drinking and abusing alcohol.
If you are interested in learning how to give up alcohol then Click Here to read more.
Here is my Ebook on My Life Of Alcohol Addiction that explains just how I got started with this horrible addiction.
You can read more articles I have written on HubPages regarding ways to stop drinking and the reasons why you should stop drinking if you believe you have an addiction to alcohol. Also in these articles are Hubs about living with a positive attitude and just living a simple and happy life.
CHECK OUT THIS GREAT BOOK ON - A SIMPLE APPROACH TO LIVING A SIMPLE LIFE
Alcohol as we all know can be very addictive if we don't know who to manage our drinking and start abusing alcohol.
Many times people start off drinking alcohol just to take the edge off of their life and thinking by drinking alcohol things will get a bit easier and they will forget for that moment any problems in life they may have. The problem for me, and the problem for many drinkers is that they thought by drinking everything will be just fine.
They feel as if drinking alcohol makes them feel great and they tend to forget those problems for awhile until they sober up the next day and that problem that didn't feel that bad is right back on their doorstep waiting to be resolved.
Drinking alcohol will never fix any problems in anyone's life. It sure didn't for me as I am sure it will never fix anything for you. Alcohol just makes things worse, and the trend will go on and on, day after day, because the way you felt being buzzed or drunk made that problem somewhat disappear, if only for a few hours of that day.
Today, being sober since October 27, 2009 my world and my life is amazing. All the things I thought would never happen, such as my dreams and goals to move to the New Jersey Shore are now a reality. I really believe if you want to help yourself and change your life then things will begin to go your way. You need to help yourself first before anything or anyone will help you.
I wouldn't trade sobriety for anything in the world. If feels so wonderful to be able to wake up in the morning and remember what you did the day before and the night before.
It is so wonderful that you are not a prisoner to your addiction. I can get into my car anytime of the day or night and head out onto the roads with not a worry in the world of being pulled over and given that great DUI.
The only worry I have is for someone else that has been drinking and driving their automobile hits me.
I keep my promise that I would never pick up and alcoholic drink ever again and I have stuck to that promise and will continue to do so until the end of my time here on Earth.
I live a simple life now and I am very happy. No one needs alcohol to so called be happy. Think positive and have the will, determination and a strong desire to stop drinking alcohol and it will happen.
I finally realized after many years of drinking that alcohol does not make you happy, sobriety is the most important that will change your life and make you a happy and healthier person.
I was fortunate that I didn't need AA, or any meeting. I did it cold turkey, BUT please don't do as I did. You may need to get the proper help and medical attention to get sober. I took a huge chance by what I did, and would not encourage to do it that way. Get sober safe and have the right people treating you so that you can detox in a safe and healthy manner.
So if you truly want a better life for yourself and your family you need to get out of denial and take action to change your life around all for the better and stop drinking and abusing alcohol.
If you are interested in learning how to give up alcohol then Click Here to read more.
Here is my Ebook on My Life Of Alcohol Addiction that explains just how I got started with this horrible addiction.
You can read more articles I have written on HubPages regarding ways to stop drinking and the reasons why you should stop drinking if you believe you have an addiction to alcohol. Also in these articles are Hubs about living with a positive attitude and just living a simple and happy life.
CHECK OUT THIS GREAT BOOK ON - A SIMPLE APPROACH TO LIVING A SIMPLE LIFE
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