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janejill · 21/04/2022 19:17

Hi all. NC for this but usually more of a lurker anyway on mumsnet. I used to drink heavily every weekend for years. I have significantly cut down my drinking over the past year but recently had a few blow outs which resulted in difficulties with family and now I want to stop altogether. I can go for weeks/months without a drink but once I have one I have no control and cannot moderate. I would like to go to meetings because sometimes I do feel the urge to drink and it would be good to talk but not really sure if I would be suitable for meetings as I do not feel like an alcoholic but that I have more of a moderation issue? Just wondered if anyone here has been to meetings would know more. Thanks.

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Etinoxaurus · 21/04/2022 19:21

You qualify Wink
AA is amazing. I’m 11-12? years sober and couldn’t have don’t it with the rooms. I’ve met some friends for life, a handful of twats and honestly couldn’t be happier.

TheOriginalChatelaine · 28/04/2022 04:31

The reasons why moderation doesn't work is explored in the book Alcohol Explained by William Porter which I listened to on Audible so was a kind of presence. Good luck on finding your key to an AF life and all its benefits.

Redburnett · 28/04/2022 23:04

You could try SMART recovery online meetings if unsure about in person meetings.

janejill · 29/04/2022 17:48

Thanks everyone, I will give that book a listen on audible. I think I might try an online meeting first as a bit nervous.

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