I drink too much alcohol. How do i stop or reduce my drinking? I've been binge drinking for about 15 years...
I drink most days, anything but the stronger the better. I usually don't drink during the day, anytime from around 7 onwards but i drink a lot very fast. I drink to help social situations, I NEED drink in social situations, and as escapism from stress. I wish i could drink sensibly but i've always drunk too much and i don't know if i can control it. I want to stop because i think it will eventually kill me and i'm worried about getting liver disease.
I want to know how to stop/reduce drinking. I wish there was a pill which would put me off alcohol, i don't think i have the willpower. I don't want to go to any AA meetings, that would probably bring me down and i don't feel or act like what i imagine an alcoholic to be, i hold down 3 jobs and am usually sober, but when i arent working i get destroyed. I need help.
You are lucky - My poor brother died from alcohol abuse after only 6 years drinking. He was only 33 yrs old. Long story, but he was badly injured in a road accident and it cost him his life in the fact he was just a shell, he turned to drink to blot out everything and then, just to be normal - he was a lovely bloke - who was not the stereotypical drunk and he never thought it would kill him - I was there at his bedside as his organs failed and he took his last breath - he was my friend, a fantastic uncle and most of all it broke my parents' heart to watch their son die. - please, please, seek help - If you want to mail me to talk you are welcome. The fact that you admit you have a problem is a major start and the fact you want help to stop is even better. major hugs to you. Nicky xx
