I don't know what to do...alcohol was how I coped and now I'm so sad and terrified to not be allowed to have it...ever. The cravings for it are bad because I'm so depressed. I don't know what to do. If it wasn't alcohol it would be something else to make me feel better. I need help, but I have very few friends since I moved to a new city. I'm going through a break-up and I hate my job. Alcohol was the only thing that made me feel normal. Now I feel more depressed knowing I'm forced not to have that anymore. How am I ever going to feel better?
2006-11-17 04:41:20 · 8 answers · asked by kt_scarlett7 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Time will help. I really recomend seeking out AA. I know that hurts, but people who care being there to listen to you in person will make a huge difference.
Something that might help is to take up exercise. Just grab some shoes and start jogging, or get down and do some sit-ups. The endorphins will give you a quick natural boost and make you feel better aw well as helping you out physically. And, the better shape you are in usually the better your self image. Just walking around the block will help.
Call some of your old friends and talk.
Get out into some sunshine. Or, if you can't, hit a tanning bed (but not often), and the vitamin D and warmth and all will make you feel better.
Check out the entertainment section of your local paper.
If you like movies, go see one every week. It will give you something to look forward to, and get you out of the house.
Hey, maybe a spa day right now to help bring you out of the funk for a bit.
The most important thing though is to actually do something. If you just stay at home by yourself, you will feel worse and worse. Make a routine, and a plan and stick with it. Actually write it out on paper. Write down your weekly schedule, so you can see how much time you have and when you can do things. Also write down goals, starting with the closest ones. Hang this up someplace you can see it.
I know some of the stuff sounds yuppie or hokey, but doing positive things really will make you feel better.
2006-11-17 04:47:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jes 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find Alcoholics Anonymous and start going to AA meetings. Through the steps of Alcoholics Anonymous,one day at a time, you don't have to drink even if you want to!
2006-11-17 08:53:22 · answer #2 · answered by wyldfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no psychiatrist but I believe you'll need some sort of counseling to help you get through this. The counselor may want to send you to a rehabilitation facility to help you detox and cope with the cravings. Why don't you call social services in your area to get a referral or talk to the professional who prescribed the treatment. They can help you find the proper facility. Good luck and hang in there!
2006-11-17 05:02:32 · answer #3 · answered by Bebe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probably will benefit from attendeing AA meetings. These are usually several in each city and they meet many times a day. You will find a lot of support and make friends at these meetings and your fellow members will help you get through the rough spots.
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/?Media=PlayFlash
I have some friends and a couple of my relatives that are AA members and it really helps.
2006-11-17 04:55:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my ex husband was an alcoholic and I know what you are going through, you need to seek an aa program close to you and find something that interests you, hobbies, and make friends. There is always going to be a desire to drink to forget problems and its not going to be easy but with God's help you can over-come this or anything else that comes your way.
2006-11-17 05:10:49 · answer #5 · answered by meletha122694 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is the first phase if you want to say. it does get better. once you star to feel healthy again its starts to get better. right now you need to find something to do that will keep you busy. start to walk around the block anything you do now you will have to force yourself to do it only b/c i know you dont feel like it.only you can get out of this. maybe look into a AA meeting. its a start and it will get you out and believe it or not it helps to hear other people b/c you are not alone and someone else is in a worst place than you. be true to you and love yourself. IT DOES GET BETTER.but like everything else we have to work for it.
2006-11-17 05:00:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you intense!? i think of your mom is carzy! I propose a 6/7 and 137 is a wholesome weight. i do no longer think of you will be worried in any respect. I additionally think of which you will be grateful your mom cares adequate to declare something if she's somewhat worried. additionally she's LETTING you weight loss application! i'd like it if my mom would permit me yet she sayd i'm 'high-quality only the way i'm'. take great thing with regards to the placement to show your self from "known" to Hott!
2016-12-10 10:49:57 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call AA. check the phone book. They can help you become happy joyous and free.
2006-11-17 16:45:19 · answer #8 · answered by copestir 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋