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Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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I think I may have a drinking problem I am not sure.
I drink to make me feel better, when there drink in the house I drink it.
When there isn't any drink in the house I crave it and my mind says I need it.
Today I had a pint of JD within 2 hours, past out and felt so sick.
I know why I am drinking, I suffer with depression and anxiety and past things have been messing with my mind.
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I know in myself I have a problem..and I really need help.
I drink to make me feel better, when there drink in the house I drink it.
When there isn't any drink in the house I crave it and my mind says I need it.
Today I had a pint of JD within 2 hours, past out and felt so sick.
I know why I am drinking, I suffer with depression and anxiety and past things have been messing with my mind.
):
I know in myself I have a problem..and I really need help.
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Have you tried anything to deal with the depression and anxiety and issues from the past? If that is what is causing you to drink and you resolved it then maybe you wouldnt drink so much as the reason for drinking would no longer be there.
Or is it possible that the depression and anxiety is caused by the drinking and not the other way round?
It is great that you asked for help and there is lots available whatever your problem. It is important to identify exactly what the problem is so that you can find the correct solution.
Really happy to try and help you if you would like. Send me a private message anytime.
Nicky.
I never understood that I was drinking to intensify every emotion yet also to escape from every emotion.....it squashed all feelings. I used alcohol to 'complete me' but really all I was doing was running from me.
So..what happens when you drink?
My depression and anxiety is what causes me to drink sadly.
Drink to me makes me feel free and floaty and about to take on anything.
But sadly thats not the case..because when I sober up the problems are still there.
I am seeing my therapist tuesday and I am going to bring this up with her, and the past problem thats becoming rather dominate at the moment.
Thank you for your kind words I will keep your help in mind. ^_^
The test (whether you have a drinking problem or not) is not when you drink, or with whom, or how much, or where, or what, or even WHY you drink. The real measure is the answers to these questions:
What has your drinking done to you?
How does your drinking affect your family, your home, your job or school work, your social life, your physical well-being, your inner emotions?
Trouble in any one of these areas suggests the possibility of alcoholism.
As far as depression, alcohol will really mess with your emotions and mental fitness.....to the point of not knowing which started first -the alcoholism or depression. All I can say, it that the alcohol won't cure it - in spite of that "floaty free" feeling that you describe. It only makes you feel worse in the end.
I'm glad your seeking help and have an appointment this week though.
Yea my depression is getting rather bad, I don't know if my meds need to be changed or what. ):
But yea I will be open with her and tell her whats going on thats for sure.
The healing processes is whats going to be the most dificult for me never been a good healer lol