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I'm 16 and started drinking to the point of getting drunk aged 11.
I'd started drinking every day by time i was 12/13.
I then stopped drinking every day but still drank heavily when in the mood (every few weeks, sometimes 2 months apart)
I'm now drinking every day again. Sometimes small amounts (a glass of wine, a bottle of beer) sometimes a lot more (2 bottles of wine, a bottle of vodka)
I see a therapist, psychiatrist and adolescent mental health specialist currently.
The adolescent MH specialist said about getting help with drinking but i said i'd be fine and it wasn't a problem, that i could stop. She insisted i had a glass of water/soda between alcoholic drinks from now as a way to cut down for when my new medications for bipolar start.
I never really saw my drinking as a problem as i don't often get drunk, i just 'fancy a drink' but looking back the more i see myself actually saying 'i need a drink'.
Anyway, the more i thought about it the more it sounds better idea to get help with my drinking, what do you think?
I see the specialist again on Thursday. How do i bring it up with her again?
I'd started drinking every day by time i was 12/13.
I then stopped drinking every day but still drank heavily when in the mood (every few weeks, sometimes 2 months apart)
I'm now drinking every day again. Sometimes small amounts (a glass of wine, a bottle of beer) sometimes a lot more (2 bottles of wine, a bottle of vodka)
I see a therapist, psychiatrist and adolescent mental health specialist currently.
The adolescent MH specialist said about getting help with drinking but i said i'd be fine and it wasn't a problem, that i could stop. She insisted i had a glass of water/soda between alcoholic drinks from now as a way to cut down for when my new medications for bipolar start.
I never really saw my drinking as a problem as i don't often get drunk, i just 'fancy a drink' but looking back the more i see myself actually saying 'i need a drink'.
Anyway, the more i thought about it the more it sounds better idea to get help with my drinking, what do you think?
I see the specialist again on Thursday. How do i bring it up with her again?
As to whether or not drinking is a problem, I think you know the answer to that.
You are just starting out in life, and you have so much ahead of you. Take the wonderful opportunities you have at hand and get the tools you need in order to get your life in order.
I wish you nothing but the best of luck!
Hugs to you.
Augusta
You don't "need a drink" Tell your Therapist what you are thinking when you are drinking, before during and after.
Your drinking patterns sounds a lot like mine was, which isn't per-say a "problem" but it's developing into one if you let it do so.
And i don't know kiwikev. I think i could be on my way to it being a problem, perhaps.
I do want to commend you, though. Most 16 year-olds wouldn't even consider getting on here and asking others for their opinions. I think it's a very adult thing for you to do and shows that you are very conscious of yourself and your actions. Both of which will help you with bipolar and drinking, should it ever be a problem.
Good luck!
Do try to be honest with your counsellor, it's really important that you get as much help as you can to get stability and support in your life as you clearly have so much potential.
Beth x