Hi Calypso,

Stopping drinking is tough. It's something I've been struggling with for 11 years (don't follow my example).

I second the suggestion of going to detox - detoxing on your own is horrible and can be dangerous. I've had two withdrawal seizures. And then would treatment be an option? Either residential or intensive outpatient. Treatment can give you initial support, and tools to deal with cravings and high risk situations. It really helps. There are also medications now that help reduce cravings, or as a last ditch resort Antabuse, which makes you very sick if you drink. I'm currently taking it. Talk to your Dr. about medication options.

There are alternatives to AA. I was very active in AA for a few years, and I will say it did help me, but eventually I couldn't rationalize the disconnect between some of their core beliefs and mine anymore. I've found great support from Women for Sobriety and actively use their program of recovery. You can google them.

I'll admit I'm struggling to stay sober, but when I'm honest, I feel so much better with no hangovers, and no guilt about drinking. And I'm saving money.

You can get sober. If I can, anybody can.

Just take it one day at a time, and commit to not drinking for this 24 hour period.

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