I think I have a drinking problem?!


Question: I think I have a drinking problem!?
I drink somewhat heavily almost every night but sometimes I don't have anything to drink and I'm okay, I don't have convulsions or anything!. Once I start drinking I can't stop!. When I get upset or angry the first thing I do is get a drink!. It doesn't really interfere with my work or life too much, I am only hungover on occasion at work and I can have fun without alcohol but I would prefer to have it!.

I know alcoholism runs in my family and my friends have basically had an intervention about 4 years ago!. Things got a little better but it's been worse now!. I suffer from depression and am on medication for that but I still need to drink!. I'm scared to talk to my family about it or actually seek help!. But the fact that I acknowledge it is a good thing I guess!?Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
First - you shouldn't be drinking alcohol on anti-depressants!. also, drinking a lot every night is a problem!.

First step down!.!.!. you acknowledge that you have a problem!. Great!. But now you need to stop drinking!. Go to meetings if you have to!.

It doesn't matter that you still go to work and are fine during the day!. Think about what you are doing to your body!. also, I assume it's affecting your relatinships!.!.!. since your friends felt the need to have a sit down with you!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

The bad news is that, yes, it's hard to stop!. The good news is that if you want to stop, you absolutely can!. Despite all the rehabs and recovery programs and so forth that exist, the single more important factor in successful recovery is the genuine desire of the individual to quit drinking!.

If you are looking for someone to talk to about this who understands, look here:

http://www!.smartrecovery!.org/Www@FoodAQ@Com

Well i give you credit for realizing you have a problem with drinking!. But it's a hard road if you want to stop no man woman or child can physically make you stop drinking!. If you want to stop after reading this go and dump all your alcohol down the sink and start from there stop buying it only carry enough money for gas or what you need as in food to where you can't buy any more!. but in the long haul if you want to keep drinking you will and eventually it will catch up with you and you will be forced with this choice again!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

try finding a rehabilitation center or counselor!. There are also many different self-help groups for alcoholics!. Instead of drinking when you are angry, you should try to find something else to divert your anger!. A boxing bag, perhaps!?Www@FoodAQ@Com

Yes, it is a good thing to admit it!. You do seem like you might have an issue!. You are self-medicating, which is particularly dangerous when already on medication!. You have the capacity and knowledge to get through this if you are willing!. You need to stop drinking so much!.!.!.or completely!. I wish for you the best and will offer any support I am able!. I understand you are not able to stop on your own!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Try contacting someone here:

http://www!.al-anon!.alateen!.org/

They can give you all sorts of information and help if you want to cut back or even stop your drinking!. Believe me, they _can_ help you and your family doesn't need to know about it until or unless you want them to!.

Best of luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com

look if you think you have a drinking problem you should just talk to your family and you shoud not be afraid to do it!.If you dont now it can become very badWww@FoodAQ@Com

i am EXACTLY the same!. I think it sorta is but just on a smaller scale!. I haven't sought help so i guess I cant really tell you to go and do it can I!?Www@FoodAQ@Com

you sound exactly like me!.!.!.i feel ya pain, we have problems but me im heading straight down the path of drinking daily, and im going to see where it takes me!.!.!.good luck for us both!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

yes its godo you said this but now you hae to seek help and iw ould tell my parents and family and get help before it gets too bad!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Yes you do have a problem!. Whether it be mild or severe, drinking when you're upset is a big no-no!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Try moonshine, that should help curb the urge!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

that makes two of us!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

You ,me and half the country!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.Good luck if you can't control it you might as well quit all together!. My parents quit for 10 years and since have started again!.!.Now it's just as hard for them as it was the first time (bad economy, depressed) and I myself drink alot and am trying to cut down!.!.!.!.!.I have been able to control it in the past to a point but when I'm in that mood!.!.!.!.!.here goes drunkville!. And to top it off when I'm in the mood I'm really annoying and think I'm the bestest drunk in the world super drunk with beer balls!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

here is a thought, STOP DRINKING!

its disgusting and stupid!!

Just dont go anywhere near it!.

Keep yourself occupied so you don't have time for stupid things like drinking!.Www@FoodAQ@Com





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