Just wanted to let everyone know where i have been

[ToDaClub]

Be strong Tech, take care of yourself and your family first, you'll be missed but we'll be here to welcome ya back when YOU are ready. This will be the biggest "Win" you've ever had.

[Fatboy58]

Good Luck, I have been there and done that!! Got a 20 yr T-Shirt out of it.. But i never did gamble while i was drinking. Of course i did trade my drinking addiction for a gambling addiction and it didn't cause too much of a riff with others like the drinking did but there will still be issues that will tempt you and you have been wise to see the signs in the past so keep those eyes open to the FUTURE!! Take Care and GL

[jcindaville]

I too Jerry have battle the same deamons with drinking, going months at a time with not drinking and then drinking again.

One thing i can tell you, drinking is associated with a lot of the things you do in your life, like gambling. So if it helps you to not drink, dont gamble. I lost an awful lot of my life Jerry to drinking in excess, and let me tell you one thing, it wasnt worth it.

I will pray for you Jerry, hang in there and focus on God and your family, those two things are way more important than BC, drinking, or gambling.

God bless you my man, if you ever need to talk get my addy from your brother. I think i could honestly relate to a lot of exactly what you are going thru.

John

[insidethe8thpol]

Hang in there Tech. Stay strong. Family & Health are more important than drinking/gambling. Take care of yourself.

John

[jt4545]

God bless you and your family tech. Nothing and i meam nothing is as important as your family, i know ! You can overcome anything you want to, i will be pulling for you and so will god.

Jt

[Cabomike]

Good Luck to you Jerry. I quit drinking completely about 5 months ago. It's the greatest thing I ever did. I almost lost my wife, the most important thing in my life. Now I walk for 2 hours a day, I lost 45 pounds and feel like a new man. I wish you the best in everything!!

[jcindaville]

Well done Mike, keep it up buddy.

Amazing how the weight comes off when your not drinking, also amazing at how much more productive you are

[ICD55]

I'm no clinical expert but you said..

i went 8 days without drinking and then i gambled on some games thursday night and went back to drinking heavy again.in 15 days i have only drank 1 night but it was when i was gambling

it sounds like the 2 go hand in hand and perhaps you should try NOT to ease back into the gambling for a longer break. take the rest of the month off or longer and see how things play out. lots of people can bet $50 on a game and have a couple beers watching it. but there are others that can' control the temptation to over do it in one or both areas.

I wish you the best in your battle!

[kbsooner21]

Good luck with the battle Jerry. Take care of what you need to. Stay strong buddy.

[vols fan]

Me and Tech both like to drink but his main deal is he can't just have a couple.They make fun of me cause I drink 5 or 6 and then eat and go to bed.Once Tech starts he don't stop till he falls over in the bed.I know alot of our family hopes he gets better but time will tell.We had lunch last week and I told him this would be the hardest thing he's ever done.It's easy to get addicted but tough as nails to quit.You know I'm praying for you.

[ELJUGO]

Tech you pumped out a gang of winners for everyone here, now its time to take care of number 1....wish you the best, believe in yourself.

[Bill the Thrill]

Sounds like you are starting to see the light Jerry, good luck and we'll be thinking of you. Sounds like you have a close family that cares. You have alot to be thankful for.

[hokie99]

Stay strong Tech Fan. You'll get through it.

[harold_bush]

From a Bulldog to a Techie, best of luck to you man. As everyone else said, this shit will always be here, but it sounds like you may need to take a long break from gambling as the two seem to go together for you. Fight on and just know that no matter how hard it is going to be, it will be well worth it.

[Three Jack]

Techster, BOL to U buddy! Get rid of those Demons. Nothing is worth losing your family over so do the right thing, which it would sound like you are! Take care!