I really need to cut down or stop drinking.

[SmellyJelly]

I have lost so many friends because of my drinking, which has just made me drink more. Last night I even went into some random mans house who was ten years older than me because he offered me & my friend alcohol. Even though I was scared he might do something I still went in. I was so much more happier when I wasn't drinking but I just can't seem to stop.

Any kind words or advice will be appreciated.

xxx

[Dark_rainbowz]

its good you can ask us for help, first of all when did you start to drink excessivly? what do you think caused you to drink?

I saw you said that friends left you, why did they leave you? sorry for so many questions, the more we know about the situation the more we can help because we'll understand then

to stop completely, it may take a while, it helps if you can have a diary, go for longer without drinking, say maybe two days at first, then 3, 5, a week, etc. and record it down. talk to people you trust about how you feel, find something to distract you, do you have a favourite hobby you like? hope it helps, best wishes and take care sweeti *hug*

[Chy]

SmellyJelly, we're here for you, I hope you come back, been where you are many times over but now I'm sober.. we can help.

[Dinkle]

Definitely tons of people here that have been in your shoes and lived to look back and laugh, love and forgive yourself and look forward to that, i hope this helps

[BM <3]

Forget cutting down, you need to stop asap.
There are a few of us who had substance abuse problems and we've all overcome them (including me).
You've got the desire to quit, which is a great first step. Now from here you need to make a plan that will help you quit.
What would you say are the main contributors to your drinking?

[SmellyJelly]

Hello, thanks for all the replies! I haven't been on here for ages as you can tell but my drinking is definatly still a problem.

first of all when did you start to drink excessivly? what do you think caused you to drink?

I have always drunk excessivley, apart from a few rare occasions. I like the confidence and how care-free i feel because im quite an anxious person, it's just a release from my anxiety.

I saw you said that friends left you, why did they leave you?

Just because i have done so many stupid things while i have been drinking, people thought i was an idiot and also i felt stupid afterwards which made me feel upset so i wouldn't really talk to people.

What would you say are the main contributors to your drinking?

My lack of confidence mkaes me want to drink. Im scared i won't have a good time. It helps me relax. Im usually quite anxious. There are lots of contributions, also even though im 16, i can easily get hold of alcohol.

[Chy]

I could have easily written your exact thinking and reasoning 25 years ago myself. What I'm trying to say it doesn't change much from person to person. One thing is for certain if you don't want to deal with this the next 25 years of your life, time to stop and think what's more or important to you. Life or misery controlled by alcohol. I speak from vast experience dear one, nothing more.