*This may trigger*. Alcohol Related Topic

[thealysonbat]

Hey all, I am an old member back from EZBoard days. I want to get things off my chest and I know the RYL is the place to breathe and this is difficult...

I have self injured for a while, no details as I don't want to upset. I do however have a new problem.


The latest AlyBLERGH is related to alcohol, a warning to those who wish not to read of someone in crisis

I am beginning to feel that I have an alcohol problem, I have been drinking a lot for the past year, and need to vent spleen someplace :\
I have been consuming possibly upward of thirty units per day, which I neither want to think about or continue with. I am constantly "tipsy"
or drunk, or worse off. I cannot admit to it just yet, although I understand that I need some help. Perhaps some body here in the uk can help out/ refer me?

I looked over Ala-teen, it seems more for those of alcoholic/dependant parents. I need some free support before I make that big step...

All comments are welcome. (I know this isn't cutting but it is still a type of self harm, I am sure many can help me express these feelings..)


Many thanks,
Alybat


:)



As a side note.. If J Fox, Slipstream or Zothan is about any place, please do contact me :) I miss you dearly.

[Rorschach]

As a former 'Alcohol lovah' I'd recommend the Alcohol advisory service, it's free and in most major cities in the UK.

[lostdoll]

Hey, welcome to RYL (again) :)

I think that Alcoholics Anonymous is the best possible option for you at the moment. It's in the same family as Al-Anon and Ala-teen, except those two groups are for friends and family of alcoholics. AA is an organisation of great support for alcoholics. Alcoholism runs in my family so I know a bit about it. If you want more information, check out the website Alcoholics Anonymous UK. I would suggest ringing the helpline to talk to someone, maybe enquire about meeting times. It sounds like you really want to get help, and AA members will offer you so much support.

Another suggestion is detox and recovery at a rehab centre/hospital. I'm no expert, so maybe it's wrong of me to suggest this, but it's worth googling or even getting in touch with your dr for information about.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions (even if I don't have the answers I can find someone who does) or want to talk further. There is also the Alcohol and Substance Abuse board on the support forums too.

Take care m'dear, I really mean that. It's very difficult asking for help, but it's wonderful that you've even considered doing this.
xo