hello,im struggling with a drinking problem.i don't drink everyday.i only drink from time to time,when i begin obsessing about it.i think about how i'm going to get it,when i'm going to get it.it's sick.i usually drink on the weekend evenings alone.i have ocd and depression also.anyone out there who maybe has been thriugh this ,or is going through this,maybe you can help.thanks.

I'm struggling with the same problem as well except I have 2-3 a night. I also have an ED and am struggling with that and depression. I always say to myself I don't have to have a drink but why not have one, I'm an adult. I keep saying I'm going to stop and I made a deal with myself last night that starting Monday I'm not going to have anything to drink all week and see what happens, why don't you try too and let me know?

hi,bailey.thanks for the inspiration.its a welcome.i will try that from now on.i don't have a problem during the week.it is when my daughter goes with her father on the weekend.i don't know why. good luck and if you need to talk i'm here.

My husband is a recovering addict/ alcoholic. He says in recovery there are readings and in those readings it states that alcohol is also a drug, He had the same problem, struggling to find ways to get drinks: he thought that was normal, his life became unmanageable because he lived to drink and lived to drink. /first of all, look at yourself and admit that you have a drinking problem. Alcoholics aren't just bums on the street,It comes in many professions. There is a way to get better. Twelve step recovery programs. "AA / NA". There are women there who will guide you thru this. Admit to God that you need help, and help will come!!!! For him, to get his drink and drugs it was a hard task, and as you see trying to stay clean is a hard task also.BUT IT CAN BE DONE!!!!! hE'S A LIVING WITNESS!!!! fIND AA meetings and attend. when asked if you're a newcomer just give your name and the process to recovery will begin.

Hello Friend2222,
I am a recovering alcoholic, I have been sober now for six and half years now. I too, never drank everyday, but when I did, I would go all the way. There were times that I did drink alone in the dark, and yes...it was sad. I don't like to preach, so I will only say one thing to you..."The floor to the soberity has Twelve steps, and the elevator is out of service."
Good luck, to you.

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thanks to the replys to my post.it feels great to have support.i will try my hardest at the steps to recovery.

You have just took the first step to recovery. Reach out, reach out, reach out. I am an addict in recovery and although like you I did not drink every day I woud binge drink. Well, eventually it took many years but, I was drinking about 4x,s a week the other days I was sick. Step One is admitting the you are powerless over your addiction and your life has become unmanagable. Most addicts suffer from the Obsession and complusion. we obsess over the drugs/alcohol and then we give into the compulsion. If I may make a suggestion, try attending A.A. meetings on the weekend. Listen to people share about thier strenthg, hope and faith. They are a great place to meet new people and it might make a more postive social event then drinking. As acoholics One is too many and a thousand never enough. God Bless

You have just took the first step to recovery. Reach out, reach out, reach out. I am an addict in recovery and although like you I did not drink every day I woud binge drink. Well, eventually it took many years but, I was drinking about 4x,s a week the other days I was sick. Step One is admitting the you are powerless over your addiction and your life has become unmanagable. Most addicts suffer from the Obsession and complusion. we obsess over the drugs/alcohol and then we give into the compulsion. If I may make a suggestion, try attending A.A. meetings on the weekend. Listen to people share about thier strength, hope and faith. They are a great place to meet new people and it might make a more postive social event then drinking. As acoholics One is too many and a thousand never enough. God Bless