Alcoholism

[Petrazam]

Hi Team I want to reduce my alcohol intake. I have been trying for many years but failed. I drink twice a Month on alternate weekends. But I drink too much on each occasion. Please help me.

[Agara33]

This is not a group for alcoholism, its for ptsd. You can get more support in another group for alcoholism or addiction. Im not sure people here will be able to relate to as well

[LilyAnnepuppy]

If you have PTSD, you are welcome here to share about that. Many people self medicate their mental illness with booze and develop alcoholism in the process. But Agara33 is correct, this is a PTSD site. Unfortunately the sites for alcoholism are limited. You can go to

Aa.org.

[Nathalie99 Partner]

Hi Petrazam,

Thank you for opening up about this. You made a first step by admitting this.

Are you seeing a therapist for any underlying issues that might be causing this?

[Petrazam in reply to Nathalie99]

Yes

[peacefulandcalm Encourager]

hi Petrazam, that is such a cute photo, is it tea? it is comforting

Twice a month is pretty good considering, but I know you said you drink too much and need to stop.

I think like eating is for me, I overeat---as you know, drinking is to maybe to deal with tough emotions...?

I guess we need better coping skills and ultimately to resolve the tough emotions so we don't feel compelled to push them away....

walking, running, meditating, lighting a candle, warm baths, talking to therapist all are things I have done or do now and many others...I am sure you have some too?

be gentle on yourself, intense emotions are very difficult as we know.....I have gone to AA and ACA for a year or more off and on, different 12 step groups, and they did help some.....

for some, they are what help the most to stop a negative coping skill like drinking or eating..good for you for reaching out<3