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I am new to this site, been told that can chat to other dad's and get tips, I am 29 years old and I have a problem when I drink I want to stop this as it is effected my relationship and I am on last chance and I do not went to ruin what we have! I have a son here in a couple of months and I am really looking faward to it! I do not know a lot about baby's although I have one girl and I have not seen her for years! Due to things I have done I would like to change , and stop drinking too and ruining my relationship!
Hi and welcome on here. Certainly we are here to help. I'm not sure whether there are any dads on here at the moment in the same situation, but having been married to someone in the past who was dependent on alcohol, I know that you can only really start to change when it's something you want to do, which it sounds as though it's where you are now (my ex never got to that stage). The obvious question is have you been to Alcoholics Anonymous? That's certainly something worth taking a look at - it may feel strange at first, but you don't have to speak until you are ready to, so there's no pressure. It also might be worth having a word with your GP.
Hi and welcome,
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It sounds to me as though you have taken the biggest step, you have admitted you need to make changes, as actd has said AA is generally the best place to help support you through this change, but there are other organisations too so have a look in your area, I know a friend of my wife's went through this she couldn't deal with the stigma or AA I don't know why as for me admitting you need to change and actually going to an AA meeting gets my respect, she went to another group instead, she managed to stop drinking quite quickly, she did replace her drink with non alcohilic lagers but found after a while she didn't even need those.
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I think visiting your doctor would be a good idea, they will be able to suggest groups and help support you through this.
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Good luck and keep us posted we are here for all questions and support you may need.
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