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Old 07-17-2010, 08:28 AM   #36
Stillman16
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Originally Posted by jeremywilhelm View Post
I've never understood alchoholism. If you can't control it, why do it?

Do they just think it's not a problem? And if you know it IS a problem, why drink? It's like putting your hand into a fire. Ow, that fire hurts, but maybe THIS time it won't burn me?

I am not trying to be ignorant. I just don't understand that, if you know you are a bad drunk, why drink?
This is part of the answer. As hard as it is, you'll have to separate yourself from situations where you normally would have had a drink.

Spend more time with your wife on mutual interests, instead of beers with friends. For work functions, treat them as such-no alcohol when working!
Maybe tape a picture of her to your wallet to remind you when you go to pay for that drink......

If you explain to your real friends that you want to control/stop this problem, the real ones will support you and help you, the others you should avoid-they are part of the problem!!!!

It definetly won't be easy, but if you really want to fix the problem, you will have to work at it.

Good luck
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