for anyone who read the new comer

[supersonic737]

for anyone who read the new comer post i only started drinking to take away the hypochondria then i became addicted to it when i realized my symptoms were not there when i had drank

[GreyGoose]

for anyone who read the new comer post i only started drinking to take away the hypochondria then i became addicted to it when i realized my symptoms were not there when i had drank

Welcome. You sound exactly like me. I started drinking to rid myself of the stress caused by all of the horrible "diseases" I was so sure I had. Once I discovered that I didn't have these diseases (through lots of medical tests), it was too late because I was already addicted to alcohol and now I am still struggling to overcome my addiction. You are not alone and you have lots of friends here who want to help and support you through this difficult time in your life. Self-medication is very common with people like us. You are not alone.

- Regards, GreyGoose

[supersonic737]

thank you very much greygoose its great to know someone understads though i dont wish it on anyone

[NorthernRC]

I've been there! I  always liked my beers and scotch but after the trauma of my first sons birth and subsequent problems with my wife and her parents I real upped the intake. In the end I was drinking a pint plus of whiskey a day. No one ever saw me drunk but no one ever saw me sober. I've been sober for three months now. It's not easy and I'm a lot more dependant on the Xanax but recover is a hard road. Keep it up, it's worth it in the end!