[–] 7 points 1 day ago (1 child)

I tried SMART meetings. I felt as if the people there had significantly worse trauma and alcoholism than me and it made me feel like since I wasn't as bad as them that I should still be able to keep drinking. When I have stopped drinking in the past, focusing on what's wrong with me doesn't help me focus on the positives and moving forward. Everyone is different though.

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  • [–] 24 points 1 day ago* (2 children)

    Your very first sentence is very correct. "I dunno…" Yeah. You don't. You followed it up with a bunch of "I, me, my" and can't understand that someone may have a different issue than you.

    I don't drink daily. I'm a binge drinker. I convince myself that it will only be a few this weekend and go on a bender every time. I can't stop lying to myself. I keep telling myself I'll quit next weekend and do it all over again. Cut back? I cut back every week.

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  • [–] 188 points 1 day ago (53 children)

    If alcohol came out today, it would be illegal. It kills more people than all drugs combined. It's terrible for you and 10% of drinkers account for 90% of all alcohol sales. I just wish I could stop.

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