Triggering (Substance Abuse) - Problem with alcohol? *SI trig also*
I use alcohol to try and forget things and make things feel better. After flipping out again at the weekend and not being able to differentiate the voices from those around me, I promised my little sis that I wouldn't drink vodka again. Here I am again, a few days later - although admittedly nowhere near as drunk but drunk nontheless. Can it really be considered a problem? I know my cpn and psych don't like me to drink but it makes me cut less severely and therefore scar less which is more of a consideration to me. Sorry, rambling.
"Everything is possible through Christ, who gives me strength". Phillipians 4:13
i think you need to decide for yourself if its a problem.
perhaps you could add up how much you drink in a week and see if its excessive? o4 just try to moderate how much you drink by only taking a certain amount of money out with you or giving your purse to someone else to look after so you don't get to that point again?
take care
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If you are drinking for emotional reasons liek that, i think you need to look closely at what is happening.
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If your using alcohol to make things better then it is a problem, dont you think, its a drug, people use drugs to make themselves feel different, alcohol is no different other than it being a legal drug, thats the only difference, think about it, tc eh shaz.
I suppose I know it's a problem but not ready to address it yet. If you have a problem with it, does it always mean that you have to give it up completely as I can't see that ever happening?
"Everything is possible through Christ, who gives me strength". Phillipians 4:13
just wanted to say i can relate; i stopped for awhile but have started again. I know im drinking way too much...but like you iwonder if it means i would have to stop completely cos i cant honestly see that happening either...
romp
Tahts awesome! Do you get WD's from stopping/ Just wondered cos anytim ei talk/post of quitting ppl always suggest doing it with medical help.
Is a rehab an option for you? I tried one once but they classed one of my meds as addictive (which it is) and said i couldnt have it there...and i just couldnt be off it at the time so i ahd to leave after just a few hours!
Anyways, really proud of you hun. PM if you like ok. I can definitely understand what you are going thru.
thinking of ya
romp
No physical wd at all this time as haven't been drinking that much for that long. I am desperate for a drink. not sure if I can hold out tonight as well.
"Everything is possible through Christ, who gives me strength". Phillipians 4:13
I'm ****ed. Usually takes way more than this but I suppose I haven't been drinking for a week and put back on Fluoxetine which seems to make me ridiculously drunk quickly.
"Everything is possible through Christ, who gives me strength". Phillipians 4:13
just found this thread while surfing
i drink too, every day - too much
its a secret from all i know and i am ashamed
cant seem to stop myself on this self-destructive mission
never meant it to get outta hand like this
I have sometimes drunk as a method of self harm but often use it to make my cutting less severe which I know sounds weird but it too pissed to use my tool properly, my cutting is less severe.
Drinking tonight - oh well.
"Everything is possible through Christ, who gives me strength". Phillipians 4:13
