I am 15 years old and sadly im an alcoholic i juss recently got caught for the first time in 2 years and i now am tryin to stop so what are ways i can get over it with out meetings or phone meetings??? I need help bad
2007-07-06 07:22:37 · 9 answers · asked by matt m 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Wow. I wish you all the luck in the world! That's great that you're asking for help! My grandma swears by her AA meetings, but I know that you'd rather go at it alone. The truth is you'll do better with support. Find new things to do to get away from the lifestyle. Hang out with new people who don't party. Mostly you need a really good friend to talk to anytime (which would be like a sponsor in AA) Someone to call anytime. I would really consider reaching out to the help that is there. I'm sure they have meetings for younger people. It might be different if you were surrounded by people your own age! Once again GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-07-06 07:31:53 · answer #1 · answered by C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am an alcoholic/addict and sadly, it is almost impossible to stop without meetings. There are alot of things that need to change in your life. Don't wait until you are old like me. I am 38 and I just got sober about a year and a half ago. I tried all kinds of things to get sober and none worked.
I went into rehab and then to a half-way house. Now I am on my own, but i go to meetings at least 4 times a week. They do have on-line meetings, check Alcoholics Anonymous on-line. Good luck to you. You can e-mail me if you want to know anything else.
2007-07-06 07:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matt, you have two options, and only two:
1.die soon of cirrhosis of the liver, (or not so soon since you are only 15) OR
2. Start on the meetings program, AA or addiction meetings of some kind. AA works. It is the proven and only proven way that an addict can stay sober.
Have you got parents/teachers/doctor/relative/friend who can take you to meetings?? OF course you have. SOMEONE will take you if you are serious about quitting. SO GO.
That is IT. GO! Today. One day at a time. GO. NOW
You do not sound too serious actually. Sorry. I have been married to a recovering and sober alchol8ic for 38 years.
2007-07-06 07:29:57 · answer #3 · answered by thisbrit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really are an alcoholic, AA gives you the best odds of getting and staying sober. This means getting a sponsor and going to AA meetings regularly. There isn't any way to get over alcoholism (it is not cureable) but you can get sober and stay that sober. The only way I know is by going to AA meetings and working the steps.
2007-07-06 07:31:25 · answer #4 · answered by cpb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1st of all it's great that you recognize u have a problem. Having someone to talk to is very important. If u don't want to go to meeting, maybe a teacher at school or a friend could help, but u can't hang with friends that drink all the time. but going to AA or classes won't hurt u a bit, there will be many others to share their stories.
2007-07-06 07:28:39 · answer #5 · answered by Krissy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello 'matt m' :
You are going to absolutely hate my answer ... but, you're in trouble.
Alcoholics Anonymous.
You have a problem, at a young age, that will totally destroy your life if you don't cure it NOW !
If you have understanding parents, I know they'll agree with me.
You have to tell them that you want to talk to them about a personal problem that you have.
They'll be shocked, but, if they love you ... they'll help.
You, yourself, have already climbed the biggest wall because you freely admit that you have a problem with alcohol.
Congratulations ! Too many people don't even recognize or admit that they're in trouble.
Don't waste any more time. Get the help that you need ... now.
2007-07-06 07:44:28 · answer #6 · answered by Helpme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meetings are the best way, you need to be with people who know what you are going threw. You cant do it on your own, if your that bad. Meetings are not all that bad, I met some real nice people, we go camping, fishing, dances, its alot of fun if you open your mind, & mouth, talk to them just go to one meeting, & you will find there are real nice people who care about you. & want to help you. I too at your age drank alot, hoping it would make me feel better about my dad leaving & my mom never around, So I went to meetings, I was afraid that I was going to die by 18 I was sooo bad. But they opened their arms to me & helped me get threw my rough times, when my parents werent there, just go!
2007-07-06 07:27:38 · answer #7 · answered by the_kikione 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really don't want to go to meetings you can try non alcoholic beer. It makes the brain think you are still drinking. But really meetings are probably the best way to go. Good luck.
2007-07-06 07:29:18 · answer #8 · answered by Ariel 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
well keep you,re self doing stuff maybe get a job as long as you don,t think about that much needed drink you will get over it change the way u think get a girl friend stay bissie
2007-07-06 07:31:50 · answer #9 · answered by CINDYLOU 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋