Triggering (SI/Substance abuse) - I can't stoP!! HELP!

[My_Name_Is_Aiden]

ok so i used to self harm... BADLY..... BUT i stopped last year...for good.. but now i cant stop drinking booze in secret! i havent been able to cry for years now, boy por not, and i need SOMETHING toHELP me thru my worst times and day to day stresses and since i stopped cutting myself alcohol has replaced the cutting. i know its bad and its damamging me but i don t know how to quit cos i have a whole other life with a job and a sister who depends on me ewvery day to care for her and NO ONE KNOWS I DRINK! help me?

[Jetforce]

Hey. Can you bring it up with your case worker or doc about it? Hope they are helpful regarding it.

If not otherwise, maybe you should check in with a detox unit and start the process of detox? Then from there try and replace the alcohol with something else which might be less harmful? Exercise is always a good option, it may help you sleep better but also help your moods.

Although, a sudden stop of alcohol can lead to withdrawal effects, so you really should be mointored by a health care worker during your detox. Hope that helps a tad

Oh yah, i forgot...check out the web for AA groups, they also might be useful. They are usually run by ppl who have had drinking problems and they might give u some advice to which way to go, if you decide to detox