re: For those that quit drinking how did you do it?

Once I quit, I’ll let you know.

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I hate going anywhere unless there is alcohol because thinking of having to do something without alcohol gives me anxiety.

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Check out GABA as an anti-anxiety supplement. It is often used to help people with anxiety issues take the edge off of their anxiety, and it is something the brain produces anyway.

Many will couple it with Inositol. It's worth a try.

My first day of sobriety was 950 days ago today - March 6, 2019. Basically I woke up disgusted with myself and tired of the path I was going down (constantly binge drinking, blowing $200-300 or more/week on booze, putting myself and others in danger), I went to an AA meeting and was completely honest with them about what was going on with who I was and what I was doing, and I credit those folks for saving my life - especially my poor sponsor that had to listen to me. I go to meetings regularly and try to occupy the time that I used to drink with other things, especially sponsoring other people.

12 steps worked for me and help keep me sober. It can work for you, just have to give it a completely honest and open minded attempt. What have you got to lose aside from your current state? What have you got to gain aside from everything you said you're losing?

ETA - Ignore the other jackasses in the thread trying to be e-cool. Seek the help that will benefit you and your family, you obviously have admitted that you're having problems controlling yourself - so step 1 isn't that far off for you. Good luck friend.

First go to a medical detox. Then hit some AA meetings and read the entire book. This really helps you realize that you are not alone and millions of people suffer from this. Find new friends that don't binge drink.

thanks for the advice. yes I think I would like to exchange messages sometimes. IDK I thought about AA but just nervous about having to speak and being judged.

IMO people in you situation have two situations: you’re either mentally addicted to alcohol or physically/chemically addicted to it.

People that wake up in the morning and have to chug a fifth of vodka? Physically or chemically addicted and need strong rehab measures not message board stuff.

If you’re not in that category, you need to figure out what your trigger is making you drink for a good first step.

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just nervous about having to speak and being judged.

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I was the same way - one thing to remember about AA is that the entire room is filled with people who have been in your shoes, they aren't pastors, psychiatrists and college grads that haven't experienced the problems we face. That's one thing I love about AA - it's everyone from the unemployed to CEO's that have all felt the same pains you're going through. AA has been going for nearly a hundred years and has helped millions - the only requirement to join is a desire to stop drinking.

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thanks for the advice. yes I think I would like to exchange messages sometimes. IDK I thought about AA but just nervous about having to speak and being judged.

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Screw anyone who judges you for making a decision for your benefit.

We live in a day and age when people will run you down for for making a good choice, the only reason they ridicule you is because they are too weak to make the same choice.

Thanks so much. I feel better about going now. My whole life will change since my whole life revolves around it. I spend thousands on high end wine because I feel if I’m drinking high end alcohol I’m not an alcoholic like the guy drinking the cheap stuff. But in reality it’s all bullshite and I’m no different than the guy at the park drinking out of a paper bad

It’s hard to do on your own, because stopping DOES give you bad anxiety for a couple weeks. Also, even after you have no alcohol in your system, your brain is still not right for a couple months or more. It’s basically wired to override logic, and satisfy the drinking urge no matter what. Look up PAWS. If you can, go to a facility for a medical detox to begin with. Watch “The Stop Drinking Expert” YouTube videos. He makes a lot of sense and will help you understand how to talk to yourself about it.Mostly, don’t think a slip up is a reason to quit trying. Keep trying.