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I was wondering, AM I AN ALCOHOLIC?

Well, I've been noticing my weird behavior this days. And i really wanna know if i have a problem.

I love partying and drinking.

I love jack daniel and black label. I also drink wine sometimes but i drink beer more often.

I miss school sometimes because of my hangovers and for not sleeping well.

I don't communicate with people like before, i barely answer my phone, it's weird that i have new friends i don't talk to anyone.

I sometimes drink alone in my room, and sometimes i pass out.

i drink literally everyday, not drunk but even having at least 3 or 4 beers.

I do homework while drinking. I drink at school sometimes.

Sometimes i'm dying to get home from school to take a drink.

I hang out with friends more often than before, like i never stay home if i dont need to.

And when i say hang out, i mean chilling at a friend's house just drinking, and others smoking up hash.

I spend all my money on drinks. I would drink and not buy food.

And i've noticed that i drink more everyday to get my head fixed like the night before.

It's bothering me, the need for my drinks and everyday i woke up and go like "CRAP i did not do that yesterday" , or sometimes i just don;t remember some parts.

I got kicked out of a concert for picking a fight with a girl (im a girl), IT WAS embaressing

I made out with zillion of guys when im drunk.

I LOVE DRINKING, i love it's advantages but i can't deal with it's disadvantages, and my lifestyle is shit right now so i can't ask for help from doctor/parents, and if you're gonna suggest a close friend, EVERYONE DRINKS but not as much as me and my close friends.

Any kind of help.

Sweetie you absolutely have a problem. You may not be an alcoholic yet because your body might not fully depend on it yet, but you definately have an abuse problem.
My mom is an alcoholic and trust me, it is a serious problem to have. It is a disease and it has ruined many lives. Now im not against drinking, i drink myself. But the extent that you drink is not normal. You need to get help or at least try to help yourself. Try to cut down on drinking youself and if you cant do it, then you need to get professional help for it. There are AA meetings all over the country and so many counseling places that can help you with it. Your not alone in this either. Millions of americans struggle with alcoholism and abuse every day. You are not the only one.
Dont let it take hold of your life. Ive seen it happen and I still see it happen every day. But I can tell you, you will never stop unless you want to stop. You have to %100 percent want to quit. And if you dont feel like you want to completely stop, then please, for your own sake, try to cut down. I wish you the best of luck with everything and if you ever need to talk at all just send me a message and I will give you my email. I am very knowledgable about alcoholism and I would be happy to help you or answer any questions you may have.

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