Need some encouragement

[Cyc4birds]

I’m dealing with some drinking issues that are making my anxiety worse. I have pushed friends away and can’t seem to get a hold on this issue. Have gone to some AA meetings but haven’t quit. Lat night was bad and now I have though that everyone would be happy without me here. So scared.

[Lolashra]

Drinking is related to anxiety itself. Convert the urge to drink to doing something like jogging or dancing. It releases endorphins and keeps you less anxious as well. Everyone being happy is not related to you. Ask yourself what makes you happy?

[Hidden]

Hello Cyc4birds!

The, “everyone would be happy without me here” thought is one of classic depression. I think that every time I sink into that dark pit. It really is a scary thought. It’s time to get serious and take some action to remedy your situation! If you’ve been to some meetings, you may have some idea about what’s entailed in getting sober. For your sanity and well-being, maybe you should give it a go...what do you think?

[Susan512]

Keep on getting help for your issues with drinking, drinking doesn't help you it just makes things worst especially if you're taking medication if you are, it's easier said than done but, you can do it and must do it please. Drinking alcohol is one of the worst thing that can happen especially if your addicted to it, and oh that's a hard one. I have a brother that's an alcoholic and he's back in the Philippines and as far as I know he's homeless, I hope God has blessed him and I hope to see him again someday. Take good care of yourself. May GOD bless you.

[fauxartist]

I am what is called: dual diagnosed. That means I have the disease of depression and of addiction/alcoholism. 1 in 3 people with alcoholism also have depression, but because of the amount of people who self medicate and the stigma of being an alcoholic seems to still out trump having depression or anxiety, it's still not openly talked about for some reason. I have been in recovery, post slip, for over a decade, had a slip for a few months during my darkest hours and prior to that I had 23 years of sobriety...it's really a one day at a time thing, and I wish I had some great 'guru' slogans and sayings to pass on that would give you that 'Ah Ha!' moment to stop drinking....but reality is....it's a personal choice you have to make for yourself. If your life has become un-manageable because of drinking...then you have a problem....and you need to seek help. AA has unfortunately gotten this 'Cult' like stigma, however I still feel it's a good place to start, and there are other recovery groups that don't use the 'boiler plate' stamped out 12 step format. You can find many on the internet....some are free such as AA and a few others....and some are happy to take your money and do no more for you than the free recovery sites do.

[Cyc4birds]

Thanks all your words of encouragement really help.

[AZ1970]

I am glad you reached out to us. It sounds like your disease is getting to the point that it is trying to kill you. Please get professional help. If you are compelled to drink so much you risk harming yourself, it is beyond your control to change. You are doing the right things: reaching out and going to meetings. Sometimes we need more than that.

[Crabbing]

Drinking no no ..Wrong soloution but you know that ..Took me years n years to comprehend that ..Dont beat yourself up tho ..im new here and am trying to be optimistic about my new Dr. Appointment on Monday..