29 year old needing some advice :(

[NorthMV]

Hi all. Ive found this site as i have finally admitted to myself i need to cut down drinking. I drink too much on weekends and then made bad choices. Sends my anxiety through the roof and its controlling my life! I wouldnt say i am an alcoholic but i know alcohol is the cause to all the other problems which seem to be because im drunk. Any tips welcome. Thank you

[Camper33]

Hi and welcome

I would start by reading previous posts, I joined in November 2021 when I put my first post on and many new ones including myself have very similar stories so go back to last year and read as many as you can then come back and share your experience, there are many helpful people on here that don't judge just want to help.

Good luck

[Smegmer]

I have made the biggest mistakes of my life whilst drunk, so I know what you mean. If I get to a certain level I am a complete idiot. Perhaps go out a bit later and don't drink shots or spirits. I could get some control if I drank something gassy, it would make me feel bloated and slow me right down.

[Isinatra]

Like Camper33 said, we aren’t judging here or accusing, just trying to help. I don’t like to come out of the gate and talk about alcoholism, but you sound like you already might be concerned about it. And it sounds like you have tried to cut back and it’s not working. Cutting back can involve life changes and altering old habits. If a person can’t do that or won’t, then assume the alcohol has the upper hand and stopping would be the better choice. If a person is alcoholic and I help them to extend their drinking, not stop, I can be responsible for any negative outcomes that they experience due to the alcohol. That’s IF they are alcoholic. That’s for them to ultimately decide. Remember that alcohol is addictive and can interfere with decision making. 🍀

[NorthMV]

Thank you for all your replies. Its almost nice to not feel alone in this battle. I just get the worst anxiety after a drink especially if i land myself in situations where i cant remember anything. Ive cleared my diary of any social situation where this has happened and going to try and change my social circle to see if this improves the situation.

We are all in this together!