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Sep 23, 2015, 05:54 PM
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Does alcohol feel like a friend?
I worry I may be becoming dependent on alcohol and I've noticed that I feel close to it, if that makes sense. I feel warm and happy when I think about it and it's like I love and trust alcohol. Is this something anyone here has experienced? |
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#2
Sep 23, 2015, 06:47 PM
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Alcohol can be a friend at first, but then it becomes a warden and it makes sure someone stays in the cell of alcohol dependence.
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#3
Sep 23, 2015, 10:34 PM
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It's friendly at first...but it's a lie. It's soul consuming in my book.
I only say that because at 15 it was a Godsend...today at 47... It's a battle for normalness. Be warned...but I'm special my way...for you no idea. Good luck. |
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Sep 24, 2015, 02:44 AM
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Yes. When my husband goes out at night or is away from home, I always felt consoled by the fact that I could drink. I don't have this vice anymore, so him going away now is a little more difficult for me. But yes, I always used to think - well, at least I can drink tonight.
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Sep 24, 2015, 05:05 AM
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Absolutely that's how I used to think of alcohol - couldn't wait to get home from work to have that first glass. But it got bad fast. Lost my job, apartment, wound up in a shelter, still trying to get back on my feet.
Don't let it take over your life. splitimage
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#6
Sep 27, 2015, 04:48 AM
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Alcohol is that fun friend that is always there for you.. Always up for a party. Tells you your fun and all that... Its BS... Alcohol becomes work. Gets harder u need more costs more lose sleep lose friendships destroy relationships.. Body gets worn out and used up.. Tired. Lonely.. But hey there's still the alcohol...
Sorry I rant. My relationship with alcohol is rocky right now. I still hear its sweet lies but know the deception and want to clean up my life..
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Im not crazy, my reality is just different than yours. 
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#7
Oct 08, 2015, 06:50 PM
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Alcohol is your friend at first
Then it takes away your money, job, marriage, friends, respect, children, beauty, and your self worth. Then it will hold you in that prison until you cant take it anymore and stop. I experienced exactly what you said in the beginning..and now I wish I had never touched it. I have been sober for a year and 3 months and I am STILL picking up the broken pieces. Just my advice..many people with mental illness turn to booze..or drugs..to forget whatever our issues are..but that fix is only temporary. You will wake up tomorrow with a hangover and the issues are still there. |
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Oct 11, 2015, 12:19 AM
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Friendly at first
but like anything in life, to much of anything is bad. Also alcohol is worse the older you get, tends to effect more people around you as you older. It's only fun if you can control it and have moderation
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www.reviewyu.com/how-to-give-up-alcohol.html book that helped me with my Alcohol addiction, highly recommend |
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