Alcohol Addiction Help?
Question by Snuggly Duckling: Alcohol Addiction help?
I’m a 21 year old college student who started drinking only a few months ago. I’ve never drank when I was underage, but ever since I was forced to drink by my friends over the summer, I feel that I’m gradually becoming dependent on alcohol consumption.
I don’t have many friends due to my speech impediment that makes me stammer, so I usually don’t get much chance to drink with other people. Because of that, I’ve been drinking one or two beers a week by myself, but now I’m beginning to feel that this isn’t enough.
I’ve become a lot more depressed and irritable recently, so I find myself reaching for some alcohol to keep myself occupied. I’m really scared that I’m on the first step of becoming an alcoholic. Any advice will be appreciated.
Best answer:
Answer by Gemma
There’s nothing wrong with a few drinks, but only you know your limit- if you feel you are consuming more than you want too, then maybe join a support group?
I know a recovering alcoholic, might not work for everyone but one of the steps they did was to buy alcoholic free beer, same taste (more or less) and it wasn’t harmful.
Try and go out more, for walks, to meet people or to visit family, anything to keep your mind occupied should help.
Also when you are at home, get rid of any alcohol and replace them with other drinks, so you have no choice but to drink them instead!
Answer by D
There is a key, which may sound a bit simplistic: “Indulgence, NOT compulsion!”
Do you drink because you want to, or because you have to? Compulsive alcohol use is a dead street.
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