Both parents were alcoholics. I don't have any friends to hang out with so when I go out and get really drunk and feel like a make a fool out of myself. I used to live in a large city and my drunken behavior was normal, but now I live in a very small town and people think I'm some kind of wild woman.. I don't know what to do. Many of my so called buddies won't hang out with me because I get too rowdy, but I don't know how to control my alcohol. The worst part is I bartend and these makes it hard cause all the people I know are from the bar.
2007-01-19 17:55:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
OK, there's no easy way to say this, so here goes. Hate to say this, sweety, but you are an alcoholic. There is NO WAY to 'control' your drinking. There are millions of men and women,just like you, who have tried to control their drinking with lousy results. I'm one of them. Now listen 'cause I wouldn't lie to you about this, I consider this a life or death situation. Remember those millions of people I spoke of earlier? Some of them made it, but thousands every year don't. They either end up in prison or DEAD. The lucky ones that made it went to a good detox center to 'dry out' then became active members of Alcoholics Anonymous. I was not only a drunk but a heroin addict as well and A.A. saved my life. I now work as a drug and alcohol counselor and my life has never been better. But I had to do the work to get here. It's a little scary and some of it hurts but it is so freaking worth it. Pick up the phone and call the local A.A. chapter, they're in the phone book, and someone will be happy to come pick you up and take you to a meeting. As a substance abuse professional, I can honestly tell you that A.A. is the ONLY effective treatment for longterm remission of your disease. Nothing else known to man works better. I swear. You can e-mail me if you need to talk. Good luck and God bless.
2007-01-19 18:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by rick m 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't control it. When you are addicted to something, no matter what it is, it is uncontrollable. You need to stop it. You can't drink anymore. You will notice a huge change in your life if you stop. Find an AA meeting and go and listen, and you will hear your story. Then you'll find people who will be there to help you get sober. Do yourself a huge favor, and get help. Binge drinking can be deadly. Good luck.
2016-05-23 23:52:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not going to like this, but if you have an addictive personality and a family history of addiction the only way to really stop is to STOP. quit drinking. I used to smoke 2 packs of cigarettes a day. there was no way I could go back to smoking one cigarette once in a while. i was either a smoker or not. I chose not. I didn't the same thing with pot and alcohol. I was no good at knowing my limits so I quit. Don't be afraid to reach out for help. There are lots of programs out there. good luck.
2007-01-19 18:04:58 · answer #3 · answered by imderanged 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Okay, first of all, the fact that you WANT to binge drink is absolutely retarded. Why on earth would you possibly WANT to drink at all knowing that both of your parents are alcoholics. I'm sure you are smart enough to know that alcoholism is hereditary and you are clearly showing all the signs. Instead of asking someone how to binge drink "properly" why don't you ask someone to accompany you to an AA meeting. You know you're behaving irresponsibly - and the fact that you are on this website asking people to tell you how to drink properly is just asinine. Get your *** some help and grow up - you are going to be just like your parents if you don't - and unless you think being an alcoholic is cool - get your act together.
2007-01-19 18:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by MissyChele 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I'm Claire, and I'm voting with Charlie and Rick . . . you're just like me . . . I can't control my alcohol, either. But if I don't take the first drink, why, I don't get drunk! I learned about this in AA. You might want to join us!
2007-01-20 05:53:16 · answer #5 · answered by Helen W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We'd love to have you in AA. There you could learn to be happy without the alcohol.
2007-01-19 18:12:45 · answer #6 · answered by charlie at the lake 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, don't binge drink. I have yet to see a binge drinker who makes anything but a fool out of themselves. If you must, separate each shot/mixer/beer by about an hour ... wait, that's not binge drinking.
'Tis a stupid activity. Don't bother.
2007-01-19 17:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by jsprplc2006 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ok... 1st - do you have to be in a small town? Can you move back to large city?
That aside... hmmm... it sounds like you've already been labeled so... kick back with your favorite drink & find some rowdy buddies who can hang.... It will take some research... now get to it!
2007-01-19 18:02:04 · answer #8 · answered by CoronaGirl 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋