I'm a 43 year old alcoholic. Is anyone else?
 

Came to the site hoping to find support, but feel a bit isolated by age and problem. Am I really alone?

Steve

glad to see you made it over here, Steve!

Hi Steve, welcome to vets!
I'm not quite an alcoholic (I don't think...) but I know what it's like to be hooked on something. And don't worry, we're not all teenagers here (not that there's anything wrong with teenagers) I'm 29, been here bout 2 months and found it a big help. Hope you get the same. We are all just luurrvely, and you are far from alone.
Pam x

You're definitely not alone, I'm not personally an alcoholic, but I know a few people around here are.
Welcome to vets, we're here to support each other no matter what the problem is- I hope you'll like it here!
Miriam xx

Hi Steve,

I'm 46 and have a wife and two young daughters. I used to play in a band, played out for about 15 years. During that time I worked as a bartender. I drank for many reasons. I could drink a ton, and never really get that drunk. Eventually I realized that I was self-medicating. An escape, but not a solution. Seven years ago I quit drinking for almost 2 years. I didn't really want to. I even went to AA meetings. I couldn't identify with the whole "higher power" deal. Not for me. I felt that I had proven to myself that I wasn't an alcoholic, because I could go that long without drinking. So, I started up again. I never really hit rock bottom. Finally I accepted the responsibilities that I had to my family, and wanted to be there emotionally for them. Solve my problems rather than escape from them. I realized that drinking was actually a problem for me. So, 36 days ago, (yeah, I'm counting) I quit because I wanted to. I really hope that this is it. Not easy. The urge is still there. Somehow it feels different this time. Anything is possible if you put your mind to it, and you really want to change.

- John

Hi Steve,
I posted in your thread in the substance abuse forum too.
I'm 41 and have been sober in AA for 13 years. I understand the idea of relapse but don't think I would survive one, so I'm not casual about them and I don't mess with my sobriety. I've seen what happens when people try to get sober and can't make it. Working the steps isn't just about not drinking it is about getting to a place where you don't need or want to drink.
AA isn't the only way to get sober. It is the way that worked for me.

Feel free to PM me if you want to talk.
Susan

welcome to vets
*waves*
you'll find a great deal of support here,
and some damn good laughs
hope to see you around the boards
pm anytime ok ?
romp

Hey im Rachel, 23years old welcome to vets!!
Amongst my many 'things' i have been seriously self medicating with alcohol for around four five years now and am addicted but at the moment i don't want to seek help or solve the drinking as im dealing with other issues and opening old wounds at the moment

hi there...
and warm welcomes to vets!!!
im 31 and definitely an alcoholic.
i have a few months sober right now.
ive been in and out of AA for about 8 years.
currently, im not attending meetings but have stayed sober.
there are many different ways of staying sober.
i hope you find the right course for yourself.
post as often as you like.
much love.
xxxxxxxxxx

hey i'm not an alcoholic but i'm 37
feel free to pm
*hugs*
vrinda