I'm A Drunk

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Had a neighbor who was retired from the service. He and his wife drank from the time they got up till the time they went to bed. I never saw either sober. Matter of fact I thought the true color of his eyes was red. One day he stopped up to the house looking for work. He says, "give me that chainsaw I'll make her sing." We told him fine, come with a clear head. Eventually he did. After being with us awhile he went to rehab for a couple weeks. When he came back he told me he has given up drinking. So I asked of course how. He said while in rehab he was walking down the hall and this guy behind him was talking to someone, so he turned around to see who the guy was talking to and there was no one else there. He decided he didn't want to end up like that. My neighbor had also been married about 4 times too. After he quit drinking he got divorced and remarried and is still married to the same woman. I said how is this one working out when the others didn't. He said and I'm quoting,"you take away the alcohol, you take away the a--h---." After a lifetime of drinking he too had those cravings, at first he handled it by drinking non-alcohol beer for the taste he said. Not something I'm advocating, seems like playing with fire to me but just relating his story. And this was about 20 yrs ago also. He's still married,got a job, still sober and still a friend. Good luck.
 
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Great work guys. I'm sure your stories give people a nudge in the right direction if they are working toward sobriety, or the bump away from the wrong direction when the little devil on their shoulder starts whispering in their ears.

I've known numerous people that have had substance abuse problems. Those that have had the courage and fortitude to stop have had a hard road, but worthwhile. Each seems to see with sober hindsight how much better off they are after getting to the maintaining point in the battle.
 
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Alcoholism is a very serious DISEASE. It has had a HUGE impact on my life, not as the alcoholic, but as the former partner of one. Alcoholism impacts not just the drinker, but the entire family unit. I say a big "good job" to anyone who has slayed this monster, and has lived to regain their sanity.
 
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There are so many other disfunctions that can impair a person besides substance abuse. The consequences can be just as devastating to the 'practioner' as the people around them too.

One disfunction that isn't widely acknowledged is workaholism. In some ways our, US, society honors and encourages people who put work first. Without moderation this can lead to the same consequences as someone who has substance abuse issues.
 
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One disfunction that isn't widely acknowledged is workaholism

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Could it be that the USA and the UK's obsession with work stems from the deep rooted protestant belief that if you work hard enough all your sins will be forgiven?
 
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One disfunction that isn't widely acknowledged is workaholism

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Could it be that the USA and the UK's obsession with work stems from the deep rooted protestant belief that if you work hard enough all your sins will be forgiven?

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Ha! good one Grover.
 
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One disfunction that isn't widely acknowledged is workaholism

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Could it be that the USA and the UK's obsession with work stems from the deep rooted protestant belief that if you work hard enough all your sins will be forgiven?

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My laziness is only one of the reasons I am going to hell.



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I know where I have come from,

I know the depths of my past.

I am the worst of the worse

Healing and forgiveness have been granted regardless.

My brother, all you need do is ask.
It is there for you too.

Anonymous

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Alot of buzzers find themselves asking themselves this after reading posts by CMTB. Mystery, riddle, enigma.

His posts make you think, even though I have come to believe that is clearly not the intent. I am usually left thinking... "????" Just like you.

-Tom
 
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Congrats to you for recognizing the problem and having the courage to solve it.

I'm a child of an alcoholic. Like Tom said there are other forms of addiction. Not just substances, but activities, work, danger, thrills, sex...etc... Does it act as a form of escape from the realities of day to day life to the point of taking over. Dare I say obsession?

I watched my dad battle alcoholism but loose the battle to his real demons. Alcohol was just the tool to escape from it. This impacted my brother, sister, mother and I, as well as, his grandchildren and we have all had to dig ourselves out from under his affliction to become our own people. What I did realize though was he also grew up in a dysfunctional home and so did his parents. On and on it goes.

Kudo for seeing the danger for your family.

Keep up the fight!
 
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Max rep Chris for stepping up with this thread. I stopped drinking entirely eight months ago. I'm a child of stoner parents and still letting that go.
When I go to a party I bring a six pack of jamaican ginger beer. Really spicey and good to sip. (it's ginger ale. no alcohol)

When it gets tough remember -- Resistance is fertile.

Much Love
 
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