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[D2Dahaka]

I'm an alcoholic.
Today, I am 6 months sober. May 4th was the last time I drank, and it was the end of a long ~7 years of addiction, and a new beginning in my life.

I have kept this "secret" until now for the most part as it's not something I am proud of, and I was scared of people judging me for my past. Over the past 6 months, I have worked hard to stay clean, and now I need to embrace it. I am, and always will be, an alcoholic.

Dan, Im kind of new around here I don't know you personally, but I know of you and saw a gaming interview featuring you.

Its a really brave thing to post and I admire and respect you for being able to share this openly. Wish you all the best in your journey And look forward to you reporting the same in another 6 months good on you mate!

[Smeghead89]

Hi im Barry and im an addict. i was not going to post this but every1 here seems so open, honest and understanding and as i never speak about this to any1 i'll take this opportunity to get this off my chest.

like you Morfyboy i also have had many addictions and when i was just 21 rehab was the only thing to save me. i spent 6 months in rehab and have never looked back to go down that road again. Im so ashamed of my past and i can never let it go, it haunts me every day, i cant even bring myself to say the drug that ruined my life. I am 31 now and have not touched any serious drugs for just over 10 years although i do smoke cannabis and have done since i left rehab.

i left rehab and went to art college studying art and design, fine art and photography. I then went to university and studied photo arts for 4 years. Art is in my blood and always will be, i dont work as an artist infact im a mattress maker and art is just something that i love to do in my spare time, if i were to make it my job i fear my love for art could die down and become more of a chore rather then a passion.

thanks to every1 who has posted on this thread and given me the courage to open up myself, stay strong and make the most out of your lives we only get 1

[JetArtois]

Well said Smeg, nice one for getting it off your chest, as a lot of folk have. My drug days ended a while ago Im glad to say. Had my daughter and knocked the weed on the head, the other drugs had stopped before she came along, suppose the misses had something to do with that. I've had the odd toke if a mates had one on the go, but from spliffs every night to nothing. Just the ale I could do with cutting down a fair bit. Think ill manage thanks to Dans post and peoples replies.

[Morfyboy]

Wot r hydros n oxys retribution plz tell??? Sound very similar to my script...

Hydrocodone and oxycodone. They're opiates (like morphine, codeine, heroin). Don't know if they're synthetic. I love opiates, that's why I don't do them very often.

Yeah,guessed as much....very similar to my meds..they come from the barbs family...highly addictive..but,keep me sane i suppose..
@smeg..i hear you..probably sounds like we did the same,and as for being ashamed...it too haunts me to think about it..i really went to the extremes,if you get me..but,that said,i have 2 gorgeous clever daughters, and a beautiful missus that i feel i dont deserve..like with still being here,breathing.its all a horrible,tormenting state of affairs,even though it was so long ago..valium and tamazepam isnt the answer,but like i said,the doctors in the 1990s handed them out like sweets,and although their intentions were good, i feel that i beat other addictions, to be put on another one for life,which by far is worst...
ah well..these wont ever run out i suppose...

[Nytmair]

I don't have time to write a big reply right now, but I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the support, being open and honest, and being understanding. I'm really surprised about how this thread turned out (in a good way!).

Thanks everyone. It's nice to know i'm not alone!

[Jarr3tt88]

I don't have time to write a big reply right now, but I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the support, being open and honest, and being understanding. I'm really surprised about how this thread turned out (in a good way!).

Thanks everyone. It's nice to know i'm not alone!

We love you nyt and always here for you Who would shun you away or make fun of you for such a serious thing? Thats just a heartless person, I would never pay any attention to them. I'm super proud of you buddy!

[DJ_2wItchY]

absolute total respect to nyt. and to jook and smeg, morf and everyone else.
i guess like smeg i was bit unsure to say anything.
i'm jack. and i would say im an alchoholic. i drink basically every night and have done for about 5 years now, i drink at least 8 cans a night, i totally understand about having no appetite. for people that ive spoke to on xbox will know this. im at the stage of being a real heavy drinker, i dont even get hangovers cause im so used to it!! 90% of the times the tracks ive made , ive been wasted! i only drink at night but i guess all this time ive been hiding behind thinking its a routine thing for me, but its not its depending on alchohol. this thread is good. unfortunatly im at that terrible stage of trying to give up. the messeges inspire me an i hope to say in the future ive got off the drink. hopefully.

[D2Dahaka]

Best of luck Witchy. Wish you success

[Nytmair]

absolute total respect to nyt. and to jook and smeg, morf and everyone else.
i guess like smeg i was bit unsure to say anything.
i'm jack. and i would say im an alchoholic. i drink basically every night and have done for about 5 years now, i drink at least 8 cans a night, i totally understand about having no appetite. for people that ive spoke to on xbox will know this. im at the stage of being a real heavy drinker, i dont even get hangovers cause im so used to it!! 90% of the times the tracks ive made , ive been wasted! i only drink at night but i guess all this time ive been hiding behind thinking its a routine thing for me, but its not its depending on alchohol. this thread is good. unfortunatly im at that terrible stage of trying to give up. the messeges inspire me an i hope to say in the future ive got off the drink. hopefully.

Good job man. Admitting it is not easy for sure, especially to other people.
I wish you the best, and post here if you ever need any help. There are some seasoned veterans in this thead it seems that can help