I am 34 years old and I think i may have a drinking problem. I don't know that it has blown up into alcoholism. I have recently gone through some difficult times with a relationship. Last night I drank to try to dull the pain that i was having and I did some really stupid stuff. I don't drink every day but when I do I go way over the limits. I would equate it to binge drinking. My father and grandfather are alcoholics. My question is: Who can I talk to about this? I don't think I'm an alcoholic but I feel that it could eventually lead to that. Recently I have hurt the person that meant most to me because I said and did some really stupid things after drinking way too much. I don't think i need AA but I do need some sort of professional help or some sort of support with handling my emotions. I don't want to hurt anyone else with my drinking habits. Can someone please point me in the right direction? I need someone to talk to about this who understands.
2006-09-01 13:36:32 · 6 answers · asked by willmiller99 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
It is hard to say this, but even with a temporary problem that is not yet addiction, it is still good to seek out counselling. Another good bet is to find your local AA group and attend a meeting or two. They do not have all the solutions, but at least they understand the problem.
2006-09-01 13:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by pavelgregory 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to investigate AA, not that you are an alcoholic, but because their programs helps other issues, too. In fact, other groups such as Emotions Anonymous use a variation of the 12 step program. I think the best thing would be group therapy, if you have the resources. And because alcoholism does run in the family and is an addictive behavior, I would try and find some professional to help. Better now than when it's too late!
Don't be too hard on yourself. I'm the same age and have been through some relationship issues as well, and it's not easy. Lean on friends and family as much as you can.
2006-09-01 20:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by cocoanutt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been fighting alcoholism for about 5 years (I'm 43yo) - I'm a workaholic & I drink to "unwind" after 10-12hours in the office. I rarely drink a helluvalot (maybe a 6-pack & twice that at weekends). But I still find I can't quit. I'm trying to change my office routine in order to change my drinking routine.
Did you ever see the Sandra Bullock movie - 28 days. It really hits alot of sore spots. I got well & truly drunk watching it - I couldn't stand watching it sober.
Alcoholism is about deception - ignoring or hiding the way that it changes your life. You go out less, drink (alone) more, have disturbed sleep, use other drugs such as caffeine, worry about whether you have "enough" booze in the fridge to last you until the next shopping trip. If you buy extra for tomorrow etc. you just drink more today.
In order to quit, you have to make it your first priorty. You can't take it lightly. You have to make sure you have techniques to deal with it.
I'm including the AA website -they have some stuff to help too - it's really worth getting all the help you can.
2006-09-01 20:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by dryheatdave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well AA is kinda the besic help that i think everyone going through "the prolem". But if you dont think AA is gonna help you then it wont, all psycologists will just tyr and send you there also. So this is my advise to you. I went through the same issue the night i broke up with my fiance' i drank pretty much a whole bottle of jack (me being only 18 at the time, 5'0 and only weighing 98 lbs) lets just say i dont rememeber that night) after that i woke myself up its all a "self improvement" only you can make the decision to stop or cut down when you drink. It is ok by my book to drink and get buzzed but you have to relize that when you are drinking and stop, the key thing with alcoholizm is just that just cause you dont drink everyday doesnt make you a alcholic i hate to say it but your accually on that path. Unless you say you dont have class then your just a drunk lol i used to say that. But honestly just think about who your hurting....people you love, and yourself. just think about it like i said you dont need to stop drinking unless you make that decision but just cut down a lil try not to get drunk just have a few drinks and be happy.
2006-09-01 20:49:51 · answer #4 · answered by Mojo-JOEJOE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be an alcoholic to go to AA. Please attend a meeting, talk to the people there, and figure out if that is the right approach/support group for your problem. AA helps many but not all.
2006-09-01 21:50:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might not be a full blown alcolholic, but if alcohol is affecting your life or the people in your life, you could have a problem. I have a friend who would be glad to talk to you. Feel free to contact me through my e-mail.
2006-09-01 20:47:24 · answer #6 · answered by windandwater 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋