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GrinNude · 61-69, C
In Buddhism there are 5 precepts which are somewhat similar to our 10 commandments. Except, instead of calling them sins, they refer to these behaviors as obstacles to joy. The use of intoxicants is one of these obstacles to joy. Ernie
I hope you beat it, it can be a hard road if it goes too far.
Sheer · F
@Subsumedpat Yes, that is right. I really feel exhausted by it though. It's hard for the body and for the mind, and I'm becoming older, caring more for myself than I did when I was young. As of right now, I am sober, and thinking perhaps I really had enough at this point.
@Sheer I hope so.
Sheer · F
@Subsumedpat Thanks :)
Only you can decide if you want to live or die. Chronic pancreatitis is life threatening. I knew someone who had it and his doctor told him quit alcohol or die. It's your life, make your choice.
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Sheer · F
@Pitchblue One can't actually die from chronic pancreatitis.
windinhishair · 61-69, M
Many alcoholics drink beer as their drink of choice. My father was one of them. It took him a long time to admit he was an alcoholic. He was able to stop, with help, and hasn't had a drink now in over 40 years. You can tell. You've already taken the first step--admitting there is a problem. Good luck.
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Khenpal1 · M
Its good to have a break. At least have one day where you don't drink.
Entwistle · 56-60, M
Just make the decision not to drink and stick to it. Don't make it a difficult thing to do. Do it and forget about it.
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GrinNude · 61-69, C
[b][/b]@Entwistle @Sheer One is too many. A thousand never enough. NA
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BackyardShaman · 61-69, M
You’re more a binge drinker, and you can stop doing it. Honestly you’re not enjoying it, and if you stop you’ll feel much better.
Sheer · F
@BackyardShaman Yes, that's what it's called I believe. All that is true. :)
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
Atleast you own up to it.
GrinNude · 61-69, C
@Sheer NA? Alcohol is a drug.
Sheer · F
@ElwoodBlues The AA meetings which I went to in the past, already left whatever religion or "higher power" up for the induvidual to determine. In my days, I still found that super creepy, though. I don't want to be relient on a group instead of alcohol. I just want to find true peace. I'm really for your father though.
@Sheer Thanks. My father lived to a ripe old age and passed away several years ago after about 35 years dry (preceded by 10 or 15 problem drinking). I wish I could ask him how long he went to meetings and how he phased them out of his life. Because he did after a few years. Like I say, I wish I could report to you the details.
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windinhishair · 61-69, M
@Sheer Actually, it isn't difficult for me to talk about at all. I've seen what alcoholism can do to someone, and as a result, I do not drink myself now, though I have no problem with others doing so. I'm totally at peace with it or I wouldn't have brought it up.

Striving for something that has been elusive is a powerful motivator. Perhaps that will work for you. I hope so.
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