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Most of us have skeletons in the closet somewhere,
admitting you have a problem is one thing....having the balls to attempt to rectify it is entirely another.
Congrats on 6 months sober Ramjet,
No doubt you personally encountered various difficult situations in that time frame, yet you still prevailed, thats hard yakka that those without an addiction will never comprehend.
One step at a time mate, so looking forward to your 12th month post later this year.

Nice to see so much support around you too, that wife of yours sounds like She is solid gold.
Wishing you all the best.
 
Great to hear some good news stories. Ramjet I feel for you mate, when I was a young lad I had a serious drinking problem, full on alcoholic, a slab of full strength a night during the week before getting into beam cans, and as much as I could afford during weekends. I literally had a couple beers going to work in the mornings, even on my P plates.Kept a steady job but every moment I could be under the influence I was. It all came to head one day about 6 years in when I vomited up a huge ball of blood. I had an ulcer the size of a tennis ball on the inside of my stomach. I was so used to being affected and in no state of self awareness it came as a shock. I felt bad at times but I had no idea. It's amazing in the middle of out and out alcohol addition you don't even notice the pain.

I couldn't believe it and the doc looked me straight in the eye and pretty much laid it out for me. Quickest way to a premature death was the path I was on. If I was lucky enough not to be in accident he gave me until 40 tops. I was in my early 20s and a bad relationship and literally drinking myself to death. I was offered medication similar to what you describe. There's only so many violently ill moments a bloke can have before he surrenders to sobriety. Those first few weeks were a living hell as my body tried adjusting. Some of the worst days I have ever had to endure.

The good part I made a comeback. I faced the pain of my depression and failed life and got on the comeback train full steam ahead. It was by no.means easy but every day gets easier. I can now drink socially (albeit very rarely) but I'll never go back. What I find helped is drilling down to the root causes and understanding that although a few will never ever be free to go back alot of people just get better with time. It's always tough for those around that don't understand the grip an addiction can have on you. Stay strong brother.

I sincerely wish you all the best on your personal journey, there are few things in this world more powerful than conquered addiction. For me it's a powerful motivation to do better, and continue to be better. Most importantly for you, or anyone else along this path be forgiving of yourself. I've seen a few blokes rise up and fail to take that step. Truly forgive and back it up with the better part of yourself and you will never look back.
 
Congratulations Ramjet firstly for tackling your addiction head on and secondly for being able to post it on here, that not only shows strength but character, by showing that you can do it will also help and inspire others.Well done.
 
well done mate.. We have so much to do and so little time... Now you are free of the hidiouse alcohol beast you will get a lot more stuff done...Life is for living ...Go for it.. :)
 
thanks for the tips and encouragement Ramjet, your resolve is very inspiring.
I think we share two passions, gold and good food/cooking.
how to cook a BBQ on the weekend without a bourbon or 6 always catches me out whenever I've tried to quit. so I never last more that a week.
your suggestion of professional help and the tablets is the way forward I think.

thanks again all the best for the future!!
 
Good on you RJ doors will keep opening for you,and the old ones will close, life just gets better every day, keep moving forward well done
Cheers to you RJ
Margaret
 
Hi Ramjet
An absolutely brilliant effort. I admire your courage to admit it's hold it HAD on you, and your strength to keep it at away. If you are having a downer, jump on the forum where your true friends will be here to support you.
Cheers
Bob
 
Awesome Rod, about 10 years ago I was in a very bad place, and self medicated on alcohol. These days I can drink, and enjoy myself without feeling, that I need it, or become addicted again. But I still recognise my potential to hit it, if life goes pear shaped.
 
Goodonya, Roger. Six months is a very big deal and something to be proud of. Stick with it.

I'm a foodie, not an alky. But my best friend is an alky and he's been substance-free for more than 25 years now. He also married a really nice woman who he met in AA. I think she had 9 years clean back then. I don't know how long it is now, but they are very happy together.

I have been to A LOT of AA meetings, because I once had a sponsor who told me to go. After all, AA was the founding inspiration for all of the 12-Steps programs that help with adictions and behaviours. I have done OA, FA, FAA, CEA-HOW and other groups but I'm not doing meetings at the moment. I should be going, though...

What I am saying is that I have a whole lot of respect for AA, even though it isn't for everyone.

Of course, your mileage may vary.
 
Thanks gedanate. AA wasn't for me. When I was in detox We had AA ans NA (Narcotics Anonymous) come in. I don't want to say anything negative as they do a great job. Just not for me. I see and addiction specialist and a counselor once a month. I prefer the 1 on 1 rather than a group setting but that's just me. I'm a foodie as well. Really been enjoying cooking again now I'm not drinking.
You may enjoy our "Today I cooked" thread. Feel free to post some of your cooking efforts. :D

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=2320

Cheers

Ramjet
 
Well done Ramjet, not an easy thing to do but you are better off for it. Thankfully I drank enough in my 20's to last me a lifetime.

My partner has never had a car license, so I do all the driving and hence can't drink. I find that works really well, I opt for a softy/coffee instead of alcohol when going out, and the only time I pretty much touch alcohol is at Christmas time (brandy on the pudding). ;)
 
I worked in remote gold exploration camps for 12 years, and alcohol was the only way to stay sane doing 10 weeks on, 2 weeks off. No breathos back then, drinking from knockoff to 3.00am just about every night. You can only vomit VB so many times before you realise that things cannot continue down the same course without serious consequences, both social and health wise.
 

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