My drinking is out of control

[@SpotlessLeopard]

You'll overcome this, because you're open about it. A problem can't live in the light.

[@eringolive]

Thank you so much. I have 41 days sober now.

[@SpotlessLeopard]

​@@eringoliveThat's a great foundation to build on. Well done love.

[@Cats4nelson]

Have you ever done hypnotherapy?? I’ve done years of therapy for a non alcoholic issue with no progress. A couple weeks of hypnotherapy completely changed my life. Thought I’d share that because you seem like a sweet lady sharing your story thanks ❤

[@eringolive]

Yes! One of my closest friends is a hypnotherapist. Sessions with her has been a big help.

[@jaynehunter-ar]

Good for you for making your health a priority. You got this!

[@eringolive]

Thanks Jayne. 💚

[@starbright1256]

Not easy. But does get easier. Kee0 moving forward. 10 months sober. Fighting f9r it daily & thats ok. Im seeing progress. You will too.

[@eringolive]

Thank you so much! I’m on day 18. I have a sponsor and I’m going to meetings daily. It’s a big help.

[@starbright1256]

Be your best version of yourself. Keep.moving forward. I'm dealing with emotions that are raw & so painful at times. Booze most certainly don't help that. But im learning. I'm a work in progress and under construction most days. Like the waves of an ocean, emotions come & I'm letting it go. I feel healthy. I'm getting in shape & busy in productive ways. Hobbies & I'm mending relationships. Me being the biggest one. Feels good to feel good. xo love to you. Keep going.

[@eringolive]

@@starbright1256 thank you so much! 🥰

[@ReeseChown]

Great video, I notice Bipolars not having a drink limit-- I don't and my uncle didn't. You find yourself getting fucked up just because you're bored, I think the Irish literally had a word for that

[@eringolive]

The bored thing is REAL.

[@bevballard7516]

Keep up the good work and I have faith in you that you will be fine. Your family loves you, and more important love yourself. It’s one day at a time.

[@eringolive]

Thank you so much!

[@novelideea]

💞💕💞 thanks for the honesty. I've recently walked through something similar with a loved one. He is now one year sober, and is trying to figure out who he is without alcohol and trying not to replace it with something just as detrimental (Cigars, French fries 🤭) to his health. Those don't impair judgement, but they are addictive - and he is trying to figure out why he has this all or nothing drive. Sending Love, prayers, support 🥰

[@eringolive]

Thank you for sharing and for your support Deea. 💚

[@MIDDLEoftheBookMARCH]

I am so very proud of you for your bravery and transparency. You did a great thing and I bet you’re helping many other people. That’s a win! ❤❤❤

[@eringolive]

I appreciate you SO much Kim. 💚

[@awebofstories]

Erin--I'm sorry you are going through a hard time (or a time with a lot of challenges), but you are a strong person and I have great faith in you! It also sounds like you have a wonderful support system, which is a blessing. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts! 💓

[@eringolive]

Thank you Melinda. 💚

[@marcellainthemargins]

SEnding you lots of love and strength through these challenges xx

[@eringolive]

Thank you so much Marcella. 💚

[@caslp1]

I’ve been wondering about you! So thankful that you have such courage in being vulnerable. Loved this honest video so much. Stay strong, Erin! No matter what you have so much love around you always! You continue to be a source of inspiration for myself and many others. I needed to hear this! 💕

[@eringolive]

Oh my goodness. Thank you so much! 💚

[@itsmarym]

Sending much love and support to you, Erin! 💗

[@eringolive]

Much appreciated. 💚

[@myreadinglife8816]

Sending you strength and good vibes! You are very brave. ❤

[@eringolive]

Thanks Heidi. 💚

[@1lawn68]

Sending hugs and love to you.

[@eringolive]

💚

[@marilynstout5118]

I'm really proud of you for putting this video up. I don't know you except through your videos, but I would like to say this to you out of concern. I think you are afraid not to have alcohol in your life. You were talking about a book club event you have coming up and how you want to be able to drink at it. Are you telling yourself that if you don't drink anything from now until then that you will reset and be able to handle it? It's not good to think about it that way. If you do that you will most likely, at some point, to be back where you started. I think you are afraid to tell yourself you need to stop drinking completely. That you feel overwhelmed. I hope you will talk to your therapist about it and see what she thinks. Reaching out is a huge first step. I hope you will think about what I said here and know that I am concerned. I am really proud of you.

[@eringolive]

You're totally right. I'm not ready to say goodbye to alcohol. I'm taking it one day at a time. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. 💚

[@RV-there-Yet]

Oh right~ "This Naked Mind", she has a channel here on the tubes as well. Appreciate your frankness, it's awesome~ not to mention your own 'pebble in the pond' has countless ripples outward, even more awesomeness imho. Sammy in AZ

[@eringolive]

Thank you! I'll definitely check out her channel.

[@alldbooks9165]

❤️❤️❤️

[@eringolive]

💚💚💚

[@angieandthegreatworld]

❤

[@eringolive]

Thanks Angie. 💚

[@1lawn68]

💜

[@eringolive]

💚

[@ritacooke3175]

Have you looked into Naltrexone? Sounds like that may be of benefit to you. ❤

[@eringolive]

I'm not sure it's for me, but thanks. I may talk to my doc about it though.

[@melissafirman1962]

Oh, Erin. 🫂 This is such a raw, honest, brave video. I wish I knew the right thing to say. It sounds like you are doing all the right things -- therapy, meds, meetings. It feels like there's been a lot that led up to this point (the book release, losing your job, the house). I'm sending you all my support and love. I know you can do this.

[@eringolive]

Thank you so much Melissa. 💚

[@marallshouse6831]

❤️

[@eringolive]

💚

[@Justine_S]

❤

[@eringolive]

💚

[@bentehviidrasmussen7964]

❤

[@eringolive]

💚

[@Graceandres3]

❤