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nobody · 07-31-2007, 02:01 PM

I am new to this site, and am only 62 hours sober from a constant nightly alcohol binge that has lasted 15 years. No one but my partner knows, and I'm very ashamed. He is embarrassed as well.
I am unemployed, and have coverage through my husband.
I have never admitted to being an alcoholic to anyone but him.
I want to stop, and am committed. I know there is most often no reason for alcoholism, and may people look for an excuse.
I wonder however if I have been self-medicating?
I have always felt depressed - even as a child before I discovered that drinking to pass out settled my anxiety, depression and insomnia.
I don't know how this works - I want confidentiality, even from my husband...but it's his plan and he gets the bills and statements. Can I see someone? Who or where should I go? Is there anyone out there who can give me some advice?
He thinks this is just pure lazy selfishness, and does not believe in psychiatry. Can a doctor's visit help me? I'm so loathe to admit either alcoholism or addiction to anyone publicly...but maybe I need to in order to get better.
Advice?
Please help me.

07-31-2007, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
nobody Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 21	Seek advice from a psychiatrist or doctor I am new to this site, and am only 62 hours sober from a constant nightly alcohol binge that has lasted 15 years. No one but my partner knows, and I'm very ashamed. He is embarrassed as well. I am unemployed, and have coverage through my husband. I have never admitted to being an alcoholic to anyone but him. I want to stop, and am committed. I know there is most often no reason for alcoholism, and may people look for an excuse. I wonder however if I have been self-medicating? I have always felt depressed - even as a child before I discovered that drinking to pass out settled my anxiety, depression and insomnia. I don't know how this works - I want confidentiality, even from my husband...but it's his plan and he gets the bills and statements. Can I see someone? Who or where should I go? Is there anyone out there who can give me some advice? He thinks this is just pure lazy selfishness, and does not believe in psychiatry. Can a doctor's visit help me? I'm so loathe to admit either alcoholism or addiction to anyone publicly...but maybe I need to in order to get better. Advice? Please help me.