The Recovery Journey (Alcoholism and Addiction)

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[johnbelin]

73 years old and 3 years sober. Better late than never!

[louisesumrell]

I drank and drugged for 45 years. I quit one month and two days before my 60th birthday. It's been 6 years sober and clean, this month.
I'm so very proud of you!!! You are a badass woman!!!

[margaretthatcher]

17 yrs ago I was a high functioning drug addict...then I wasn't...17 yrs clean. Well done Julie!!! Thanks for sharing.

[annholt]

Retired ICU Head Nurse. Totally high-functioning. 27 years sober, and it just gets better and better. Keep trying; you've got this.

[MrCiaranm]

Sober 21 years here, I am now 58. I agree with the issue that quitting does not instantly make your life better. The issues and problems you avoided by dulling your senses with alcohol are still there when you quit. You just become more aware of those issues. You also find you have little to occupy your time, you realize the last few decades of your life were all about drinking or preparing for the next time you drink. It takes time to get your crap in order and develop new connections and hobbies. Going sober was the best thing i ever did, but it took me a few years to appreciate that. Best wishes to you.

[peterinburlington]

I am coming up on 35 years sober thanks to a 12 step program. Thank you Julie. We need to recover out loud.

[scottk]

I celebrated 12 years sober last month. I couldn’t have done it without AA. Congratulations to you.

[yvonnesmith]

Now I understand why stopping drinking for the last 16 months seemed to have caused more anxiety. When you stop drinking your problems will not magically disappear, you have to learn other, healthier coping mechanisms.

[lauriekh]

God put me here. Right now. To hear this. Thank you. ❤

[TNTTruth]

I'm 70 yrs, I quit drinking in 1984. I started getting high at 12 yrs. I still get the itch every once in awhile, but I continue to resist it to this day. Jesus and My family is my source of strength!

[westleaf]

I was diagnosed as an alcoholic by a counselor. He recommended AA. I thought AA was a cult. After about 3 months sober and miserable I went to my first meeting. It was the first time I had hope in a long time. I’m coming up on my 42 year AA birthday. Best thing I ever did.

[lynntravels]

I was influenced by the Moms drink wine club to cope with parenthood. It was starting to affect all aspects of my life and I was a high functioning alcoholic. I attended an AA meeting and I have been sober for five years. Congratulations on your sobriety.

[ursulareeg]

❤ Boy, are you opening doors for so many who suffer from alcoholism but also for clearing up so many misunderstandings about this disease. Thank you.

[swingtag]

I was a bartender at age 19-21 and it was such an eye opener. We had a strict no-drinking rule at work and so I was always sober. I got to see how everyone acted completely stupid yet they thought they were having a great time and saying brilliant profound things... which invariably was all just a bunch of nonsense. This informed my drinking for the rest of my life. I really dislike being around people when they are drinking.

[DarryllCampbell]

I'm 62, began drinking at age 13. The anxiety of the rollercoaster ride was killing me. I quite a few times throughout those years, but always returned to my enemy friend.
I've been free from the bottle for about a year now. The regret and depression still lingers, but I am stronger now and happier than I've ever been.
Such a long and twisted story here.

[earthling]

My father was an incredibly high functioning alcoholic.
He worked 3 jobs for years on end. One was as a Philadelphia, Pa. Firefighter.
There are bars where police go and ones where firefighters go.
I believe they start drinking to function with the things they experience in the line of duty.
It's heartbreaking 💔
R.I.P. DAD, I LOVE YOU ❤️

[deliveryguyrx]

What it took for me to stop drinking: I had a TIA and AFIB.I continued to work until the chest pain became unbearable.When I went to see my primary care doctor, I was taken by ambulance to the hospital.Two days in cardiac ICU and another 5 days for tests and observation.I asked the doctor how long would I live if I continued drinking.He said 5 years.At the time I was working 2 jobs, had a girlfriend on the side (she was a nurse, lol!) and drinking about 20 beers a day (more on the weekends).I stopped right then and there, at age 46.Sober since 1/23/2004.I don't miss drinking at all.No AA meetings at all, just a little talk with Jesus.

[sassysenior]

September 14 is my 12th AA birthday. I got into heavy drinking when all the kids (4) left home and then my mom and dad died. I was in my late forties early fifties. I finally quit at 63 and am now 75

[theorgelmeisterakathesoapm]

I was a high functioning alcoholic for 33 years. I went to school, I went to work and did a good job, I never drove, etc. But, I knew and admitted that I had a problem and wanted to quit, but couldn't. I was terrified my church family would find out. I turned to God for help and overcame alcohol and willingly told my church family so the "cat is out of the bag" and received so much love and support. Almost 4 years sober, life is great and there's no turning back. Sober life is good!

[ianashton]

Stopping is hard but totally worth it. Turned 70 this year and after drinking since my teens I decided I’d had enough of alcohol controlling my life. Haven’t touched a drop in nearly 18 months and the benefits have been nothing short of amazing. The only thing that’s disappointing is I didn’t come to my senses and stop much earlier. Didn’t do AA or anything, I just realised I have a lot to live for and killing myself early through drinking was the best incentive for giving it up. Best wishes to those trying to stop, it’s more than worth the effort 👍