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Good for you for recognizing you're ready for a change. If you're anything like me, "moderate" doesn't exist. I'm just not built for it, and that's OK. At least we recognize it.
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This can be your bottom or you can keep looking deeper, up to you. Are you looking for advice?
Relapse is part of recovery. You caught yourself and you also identified high risk situations you encountered. Don't beat yourself up over this, just get back on the wagon. If you are in counseling, call them. If you have a sponsor, call them. If you go to AA, get back there as soon as possible. You can do this. Best of luck to you.
I'm sorry you ended up in the ER and I hope that you are recovering well. I think relapses like this are to show us that we are on the right track and that our old lives are destructive. I'm glad it all led to you having a revelation though. You've got this.
I had a situation like this a while ago. I had been craving alcohol for months and went out with a friend from high school. I got drunk and had the worst hang over. After not experiencing a hang over for so long, I could not understand how I used to deal with them almost everyday.
Pro
You're posting in the addiction l, which tells me that you might think that there is something below the surface. You might find it beneficial to hit up a local AA meeting or two and listen to people talk about what alcoholism looks like for them, and see if you identify with any of it.
Alcoholism isn't contagious, and nobody is going to try and convince you of anything about yourself, but if you happen to hear anything that piques your interest, you'll know where togo to learn more.
I've been able to stay away from alcohol for long periods of time myself, 5 years being the longest without support, but I always drank again, with worsening consequences (mostly internal). Once I finally acknowledged the alcoholic behaviors and thoughts that preceded the fkrst drink, Ive become happier overall, and don't ever think about drinking, and my wife likes me a little better these days.
Oh definitely, wasn’t saying I wouldn’t benefit. I’m seriously considering something this go round
I am sorry to hear that OP but honestly sometimes the best place to hit is rock bottom because it is ony up from there. Sounds like you know you need to stop drinking and that is what is important.