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Hi Breath, I'm so sorry you're going through this. It makes me feel ashamed for being down because I've never gone through something so horrible as you & the other's have. Addiction has a hold on me too. Doesn't matter what the substance is I abuse it. I damaged my nerves because of booze...

CC, thank you very much for the worRAB of encouragment. I'm ok & just came from counseling. A good session. This lady has been there before herself. I find it easy to be honest w/ her. I finally told her that I have a problem w/prescription pills as well as the booze. I think honesty is...

Hi Paul, How are you doing ? I can only speak for me but I drank like you for many years. Just a few after work & sometimes more on the weekend. Being the addict I am my drinking progressed to where I was getting drunk every day. I was a functioning alcoholic for a long time but it eventually...

Good morning Lugar. I made it somehow. How was your's ? I'm not really religious but I did a lot of praying last night. It's terrible to be unhappy waking up. Now another long day of white knuckles. I have another issue that's dragging me down. I have a lady that I really care for that has...

Secrets it's so good to have your frienRABhip. You don't have to worry, I'll be ok. We all have bad days. As long as I don't take that first drink it will get better. Please take good care of yourself. Love, Mike

Not well Secrets. I just wrote what was happening. I see the Doctor in an hour. I'll let you know when I get back. Today is a big test for me. I've got to make it somehow. Love, Mike

Dear Linda, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to respond. I'm so sorry you're having such a hard time. I admire your courage. People who aren't addicts just don't understand how hard this is. Been through this many times. You have to be very careful detoxing. It is dangerous. If possible, seek...

Derlinda, Thank you so much for responding ! I think just being a part of this board again will help. I'm alone so it gets very lonely & that gets me into trouble. With being an active part of this board I can vent & respond. This gives me a sense of "" family ". I'm still pretty beat up but it...

Thanks Secrets, Doc. put me on a med called Adderal. It's supposed to energize & aid concentration. He said it's not like a street drug where you're bouncing off the walls. Hopefully it will help. Do you know anything about this drug ? I'm pretty sure I'm not going to drink today. I'm still not...

Stay strong Secrets w/ those lousy cravings. I know easier said than done. Keep talking to us. Strange w/ me in that I don't crave the taste of booze but the escape. All you & the rest of us have is today. We do whatever is necessary to ensure our sobriety for today. We worry about tomorrow when...

It's wonderful to hear of your lengthy sobriety. When I was into the Vicodin, I would itch so bad that I would scratch until I bled but it passed. Tell your son to hang in there & as long as he doesn't continue to use he will get through this ! Mike

Tx derlinda- I hope I haven't made a mistake. I have to admit that I've already taken more than I'm supposed to. I like finding interest in things. I've been so productive tonight. I've been in such a funk for so long. I don't care if I don't sleep tonight. I was feeling pretty good until the...

I feel exactly the same. We are in this together ! Mike

Hi CC, Glad to hear you're hanging in there ! You have a lot of courage. I know how hard this is. I'm a little off today. You know how it is when sometimes you wake up & things aren't right. Today is day # 12 w/o alcohol. Maybe it's just the addict in me craving something mind-altering. I'll...

Thanks Carrara for asking ! I'm having kind of a rough day but I'll make it. Like a lot of people I get beat up w/ depression but as long as I don't use I'll get through it. I've always self medicated & of course just added to the problem. I'm hanging tough. Hope you have a great weekend. Mike

Thanks Secrets ! I'll be in touch. Almost have another day knocked down !

I've just been diagnosed with alcoholic neuropathy. Several areas of my body are nurab. I've been sober for one month. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I might do to ease the symptoms? I've heard that certain vitamins are helpful. Thank you

crocheting; Thank you ! Still sober, Will write back

Denon, That's a nice story. I was once quite involved in AA when I lived in another town. I've done 90 in 90 & led meetings. I'm not blaming the town I live in currently for my actions but I've been miserable since I moved here. Of course the drinking has made it worse. It's up to me to make any...

Hi Secrets, Great to hear from you. Please continue to stay strong. Our addictions have caused us all so much pain. Life is too short for us to keep hurting ourselves. I'm kind of having a rough day also. It's only clean day #12 for me but I'll take it & I'm thankful. Secrets,we have to be...