Help. Too much Gin!!

[PBC]

Wonder if any one can help. I think I am drinking far too much gin and am finding it hard to cope with out it. I am not rolling around drunk and my familty are well cared for, but I am worried. I tried AA but hated it. Any help out there please?

[Miss Inquiry]

Any idea what is making you drink? Maybe you want to adress that first and then go from there.
Sounds like you have taken the first all important step and admitted you have a problem, which is positive.
The samaritains might be able to advise something else, maybe talking to a cloise friend will help you too.
Good luck.

[teag1rl]

So is it just Gin. If there was no gin in the house would you HAVE to have vodka instead? You might not be an alchy,. might just like the taste of gin-I do!

[PBC]

Gin, Vodka, axle grease would do if it was alcoholic,,,,,Dont know a reason for doing it.. I have everything anyone could want!!

[Miss Gray]

You say you've 'tried AA' but did you really give it a good go...? I HATED it for the first few months (all the god stuff and the ANNOYING people) but kept going because I knew it worked for some people and I've been clean and sober for just over 2 years now... xx

[PBC]

Dear Miss Gray,
You are so right . I just cannot do the God stuff and the people were so pleased with themselves. When I asked, "How did you give up" I was told not to interrupt!!

[Miss Gray]

BLIMEY! That sounds like a bad meeting... And some of them are but lots are good too. Have you tried a few? Do you live in a big city (or close to one)? I live in London so am really really lucky as there are loads and they vary dramatically. I am still very much an atheist - it is possible to work around that aspect of it. Not easy but possible I promise you.

[PBC]

Thanks. I'm in London too. They said they would ring and help but never did. I'm now booked in to a clinic. Thanks for all help!

[Miss Gray]

Well I hope the clinic goes well but also try some more AA meetings... Personally I like the ones in Soho and arond the West End but even then there are some dodgy ones! xx