09-30-2017, 01:40 AM
Hi again...
Yes, I found it odd at the time taking so many drugs...they had me on Val as well in those days...which really helped...especially with the sleeping.
I had drunk every day for longer than I care to remember, and was working in a very hospitable, social industry where jet lag meant we all felt we could drink at anytime of day...just fatal. I remember on the training course being told "you are starting a career where it's perfectly OK to 'have drink' for breakfast when you get back home, after your duty"! Yes, really!!!
I was 27 then and we really did have one long party. But there was a price to pay and 10 years ago, when I was 49, I finally said "enough is enough". I had a great doctor and knew someone who went to AA meetings and I really owe them both big time for how they helped me.
I know exactly what you mean about 'secret drinking'...I did the same on my days off when my partner went off to work in the morning. I feel really ashamed about it now. But I'll be 60 this Christmas (a great time for a recovering alcoholic...not!) and I feel better than I've felt in ages. I've taken voluntary redundancy from my work, so my hours are completely 'normal' now, which really has helped.
I know it's hard, but the drugs and the meetings will really help you to get through it. And you really get to know who your friends are.
If you ever want to 'talk' about it just send me a private message. I'm told I'm a good listener.
All the best,
John
Yes, I found it odd at the time taking so many drugs...they had me on Val as well in those days...which really helped...especially with the sleeping.
I had drunk every day for longer than I care to remember, and was working in a very hospitable, social industry where jet lag meant we all felt we could drink at anytime of day...just fatal. I remember on the training course being told "you are starting a career where it's perfectly OK to 'have drink' for breakfast when you get back home, after your duty"! Yes, really!!!
I was 27 then and we really did have one long party. But there was a price to pay and 10 years ago, when I was 49, I finally said "enough is enough". I had a great doctor and knew someone who went to AA meetings and I really owe them both big time for how they helped me.
I know exactly what you mean about 'secret drinking'...I did the same on my days off when my partner went off to work in the morning. I feel really ashamed about it now. But I'll be 60 this Christmas (a great time for a recovering alcoholic...not!) and I feel better than I've felt in ages. I've taken voluntary redundancy from my work, so my hours are completely 'normal' now, which really has helped.
I know it's hard, but the drugs and the meetings will really help you to get through it. And you really get to know who your friends are.
If you ever want to 'talk' about it just send me a private message. I'm told I'm a good listener.
All the best,
John