I'm a 19 yr old female and i think im an Alcoholic. Friends and Family are worried about me but i'm not sure if they are over reacting or not. Until recently i thought i was drinking as much as any other teenager. Now im too scared to go to a meeting. Is this normal? Should i ignore what people are saying?
2007-02-04 14:11:36 · 12 answers · asked by chance_in_time 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Never too young. Teenagers aren't supposed to drink at all. There's a reason for that and you've apparently found it. Go to the meeting and listen to people. Becoming an alcoholic is too easy and you're not even aware that it's happening. Be safe, or be sorry.
2007-02-04 14:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
People can be born addicted to alcohol so there is no "too young". There are many young teens who are addicted. So no you are not too young. If you think you have a problem, if you come in here for advice, you do have a problem. Look at Lindsay Lohan, she is 19 or 20 and has sooo much to offer, do and be! I pray, like Drew, she pulls through and continues to awe us with her wonderful acting, and bubbling natural personality.
The legalization of alcohol and allowing it to be served to children, or bought by a friend, anything, is a crime. Alcohol has cost untold lives and pain as you know. I give thanks daily that my girls found their way through it with almost minimal damage. My younger never drank, was always the safe drive home. Gorgeous, popular, she just hated the feeling of losing control and being at the mercy of ANYONE. So she was the photographer, the cleaner upper. And the one who remembered what actually happened at parties. Her rule when she became legal was, "If my ankles wobble in my heels, I stop."
If people are coming to you from love, then pay them some attention. Listen to their words. Family is one thing but when you start to hear this from your friends, then you know there is something to be concerned about. You do not mention how much you drink, but any time you think it is too much, then it is exactly that, too much.
As far as going to an AA meeting, I am sure any of these people who love you would be honoured to accompany you. Remember, something is scary only the first time. After that it is not so scary. Also at that first meeting, you are usually assigned a person to be there for you at any time to talk and help you. After that you are never alone, or a stranger, at meetings.
My dad took his first drink when he was 46. By the time he was 48 he was an alcoholic. It can strike at any time. He kicked it when he was 74 and he and his mentor were very close for the rest of his life. He took his urges and channeled them into helping others and did significant good and helped many others by being their companion.
One thing about these meetings is that they also have sections for different family members so they know what they are dealing with. It can be a family affair. You will need help of those who love you so get them involved. This is when you will find out who truly cares for you. Something tells me you have a strong team rooting for you. Give them a chance to show you how much they love you.
Sweetheart, I wish you well with this. Utlimately it all comes down to you. It is not easy but give thanks you have seen what your problem is at a youngish age. My prayers for your strength. You know, if you are determined, you can do this and come out the other end, stronger, wiser, and back on your upward path of life.
The alternative is too terrible for you to contemplate without being driven to do something as soon as possible. You have recognized you have a problem and that is one of the biggest steps to take. Now.. take action.
2007-02-04 14:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by Noor al Haqiqa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These days? unfortunately not.Drew Barrymore was an alcoholic by her teens, if I remember correctly. Ideally you shouldn't be drinking at all yet, but I know that's a dream these days. If you're not sure, seek help. I wish you the best.
2007-02-04 14:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the meeting & you should sue the government if you are in Australia for letting you go into a pub at age 18 to drink
2007-02-04 14:45:03 · answer #4 · answered by ausblue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey, Alcoholism is not a respecter of age. I've known a few your age or younger. Go to that meeting and get cleaned up before you really make a mess of things.
Good luck!
2007-02-04 14:16:20 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Alcoholism, like drug addictiion knows no age barriers. The first step in solving a drinking problem is to recognize it.
2007-02-04 14:20:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you drink so much that you have to ask this question you are and alcoholic and need to get help now. Don't wait until its to late.
don't
2007-02-04 14:21:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are never too young to be an alcoholic
2007-02-04 14:58:31 · answer #8 · answered by scj1719 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 08:32:39 · answer #9 · answered by nocera 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're never too young to be an alcoholic.
2007-02-04 14:19:23 · answer #10 · answered by Daughtry-luver 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋