Alcohol

The first step to being sober is admitting that you have a problem, so well done for that. I think you need to talk to your husband, maybe until you are in a better place alcohol could avoid being stored in your house.
There are phone numbers you can call for help and to speak to people who can help you. AA is there for you.
My brother refused to admit he had a problem and one night he drank himself to death.
I wish you well.

I haven't said to my husband that I'm a alcoholic he probably wouldn't believe it. My Mum was an alcoholic I remember her hiding the drink too.

Lilliesmum79 You have taken the first step and admitted to your self you have a problem. Now ring AA.

AA also run a group called Al-Anon to help the families of alcoholics. Contact AA yourself to talk to someone unjudgmental about your problem and then speak to Al Anon about how to speak to your husband and how to get him to speak to them.

Keep in contact, everyone of GN will do everything to support you.

I said to my husband last night I think I'm an alcoholic and he said I've always been a binge drinker and also I drink too fast. He never said anything before now I know

Lilliesmum79

I said to my husband last night I think I'm an alcoholic and he said I've always been a binge drinker and also I drink too fast. He never said anything before now I know

You have recognised the problem Lilliesmum79 now is perhaps time to do something about it. As suggested give AA a call this problem can be solved.

It seems as if your DH has already noticed. Perhaps he was waiting for you to say something first, before he ‘agreed’. It does sound as if he’ll be a great support. You’ve taken a big step in acknowledging a problem, now take another and ask for help. Good luck.

Well done for speaking to him.

If you want to do something about it then I'd ask him for his support.

And contact AA.

And get your DH to speak to Al-Anon to find out how he can help you.

Lilliesmum- congratulations. You've acknowledged the problem which is the first and most important step. I wish you strength to tackle the next stage of your journey.

asap try to get an appt with your GP.
you have made a start by being honest with yourself, and your husband.
that is good.
check online resources until you can speak to GP.
all the best.

You could try your GP but some have very limited knowledge when it comes to alcoholism
If AA is your choice the helpline will be manned and AA is open 365 days a year 24hours a day no appointment needed

Merry Christmas everyone. 1st of sobriety. I always wrap all grandkids presents and everyone's on Christmas eve usually with a bottle of Baileys felt weird doind it with Cola. But great not having a hangover this morning

Well done. Every journey starts with one step. You've taken yours.

Congratulations, your secind step. not your first. First was recognising and acknowledging the problem. Take one day at a a time and one slip is not the end of the road.

How lovely to wake up feeling OK!
I'm another who is very pleased for you.

I made it through Christmas day dinner at Daughters with out a drink. Now it's Boxing day dinner in my house today. Its a strange feeling waking up with no hangover on boxing day I usually started d around 11/12 a nd it would go on rest of day. I really can't remember the last time I was sober at Christmas maybe when wanes were wee?

Well done, well done, well done. That is the third step, today will be the 4th. if you stumble just get up and keep going from where you left off.

We are all willing you forward.

I am a recovering alcoholic and went to AA in the 1984, and I’ve been sober since.
And it is brilliant that you’ve recognised your problem.For years,people were telling me that I was a drunk and I would tell them to F off and mind their own effing business, but eventually I recognised it in myself. Best thing I’ve ever done and it’s not easy but it is so worthwhile.
You will be opening the door to a new way of life.
Good luck..

Quote Lilliesmum79 I have a great deal of admiration for the steps you’ve taken to identify and begin to deal with your problem, but, as others have said here, please do get in touch with AA who offer great support, especially when people are beginning their journey to sobriety. 💐

The other option is referral to the local drug and alcohol unit. You would then be able to see a specialist nurse to help support you. I used to work at such a unit. Well done for the great progress you have made so far

mumofmadboys - I would once have suggested the same thing, but the decimation of drug and alcohol units means that it can take up to a year for a referral to be acted upon depending on where you live. Ours are so overstretched that even when you do finally see someone they are very limited in what they can offer. 😢

I did ad post earlier don't know where it went lol. I'm currently in touch with AA online over past couple of days, they've been very supportive. I'm going to attend a meeting probably in new year locally. It's only certain days in my town and I don't drive. But online help I've received has been great

My SIL got like that opening a bottle most nights, her husband who was also a drinker realized what was happening. Together they both stopped drinking and there was no alcohol in the house. Because they supported each other the dependance ended, there is no alcohol in the house, so no temptation for her and she only drinks soft drinks socially.

My brother will have a couple of beers socially but no more, support of others is the key to recovery

Lilliesmum79

I did ad post earlier don't know where it went lol. I'm currently in touch with AA online over past couple of days, they've been very supportive. I'm going to attend a meeting probably in new year locally. It's only certain days in my town and I don't drive. But online help I've received has been great

You have taken the first and probably hardest step AA will support you all the way they are the experts and can share their experience with you. So good when you no longer feel alone.
The best step I ever took. Wishing you well