Tinkerbeau

I'm a alcoholic and i need help

ShiftHappens

Hello, Im new.

I was/am using alcohol to self medicate.

It stopped working and frankly I dont even like it but cant stand how I feel when I try to stop.

How much are you drinking? Are we allowed to ask?

The quantity you're currently using may determine if you need professional intervention.

Im currently seeing a psychologist

Hugs and support to you. I hope we can both get healthy again

Anna

I was scared, too, Tinker, but have faith that you can do it.

SoberRican

Stick around here. We are on in this together. We feel your pain. One day at a time.

ChangingODAAT

You can do this. Lots of great advices on this site. Take it a minute at a time

Ghostlight1

I'm an alcoholic and I was scared, too. I didn't know what to do. I had drank for thirty five years. I didn't know any other way of living. I needed help.
I should say, I was very scared. Afraid to drink, afraid to stop drinking.
But with the help of AA and here I was eventually able to stop drinking.

That was ten and a half years ago. That's how long it's been since I've had a drink of alcohol.
And I was a very bad drunk. Drinking all day and night. At every opportunity.
You can quit too And we can help. So I hope you stick around this place.
I'm glad you found us.

Misssy2

We are here....and you can ask anything you want...Great support here.
It is scary....but your not alone.

WaterOx

You came to the right place. It sure can be scary. I remember that feeling very well. Stick around! Do some reading, do some posting. What do you have to lose!

tomsteve

tink, if ya got the help when ya needed it, that would have happened long before ya found SR. ya have to WANT help then be WILLING to go to any lengths to get that help.
do you WANT help?
are you WILLING to go to ANY lengths?

Dee74

Hi TB

what have you tried besides SR do far?

D

snitch

Hey Tinkerbelle. I know exactly how you feel because I felt the same way too. I was so frightened. How about getting to an AA meeting? Don't let your pride stand in your way. This is your life youbare fighting for here. If you are scared of going to a meeting then that is perfectly normal. I felt like that too and so did many, many other people in the rooms. You can look online tonsee what meetings are available in your area. Maybe see if there are any child friendly meetings or women only meetings if you would feel more comfortable in one of those meetings. Yiu can also call the AA helpline number and they can arrange for another female alcoholic to meet you before and go with you.

ShiftHappens

Just from experience snitch, this doesnt work for everybody.

We have practical concerns and needs like rent, child care, FOOD, chemical inbalances etc. tnat AA doesnt address.

Some people need more support than that and I feel its unfair to suggest it without knowing this persons physical or socio economic condition

Both to herself and the person picking her up.

Some of us need more than an armchair Psych, regardeless of what your personal beliefs are.

snitch

I have not suggested in any way that AA is the only way to get sober. However, the OP asked for help. She is scared and frightened. I felt this way too and I went to AA. I can only share my own experience. I am now nearly 15 months sober. Everyone has to find what works for them personally, but surely any means is worth a shot. Who knows, it may not be for the OP. On the other hand it may save her life.