Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
Unknown userMember
In response to: Going off alcohol
KurraSenior Contributor
In response to: Going off alcohol
Unknown userMember
In response to: Re: Going off alcohol
panContributor
the last time i came out of the psychiatric hospital i gave up alcohol (and drugs), and went instead to AA and also GROW. i persisted going because i wanted to stay sober, and it has worked for me. i still have to deal with my mental problems but i feel much better without the alcohol. lt was not the fear of dementia that motivated me , but the lonliness and feelings of isolation. being with other similar people helped me be happy about not drinking (or smoking). and now it has been years and my life has changed for the better. but i had to want it to change. keep going to the meetings is what worked for me. (along with my doctor and priest and psychologist)
In response to: Going off alcohol
KurraSenior Contributor
In response to: Going off alcohol
Unknown userMember
In response to: Re: Going off alcohol
Unknown userMember
In response to: Going off alcohol
Unknown userMember
In response to: Going off alcohol
Unknown userMember
In response to: Going off alcohol
MakeitstopCasual Contributor
In response to: Going off alcohol
Unknown userMember
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
You’ll soon be able to use one secure login to access all SANE services.
For added security, members are now required to log in with their email address and password - member names are no longer supported for logging in.
If you had a Forums account before 19 May 2026 and haven’t set up your new login yet, you'll be prompted to set up your new secure login when you sign-in.
Fields marked * are required
