Admittance, 25yo alcoholic
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Admittance, 25yo alcoholic
Hello everyone, hope you don't mind me sharing and asking for support. I've been drinking since 16, and every time I have drank I always got drunk. I've been stuck in spring break mode for far to long. At 18 i was diagnosed with generalized anxiety, and put on klonopin. I still drank, but the meds and alcohol didn't mix so well, at least not for my memory. Anyways, this past weekend I drank 18 beers and god knows what else because I can't remember, im extremely surprised that I'm alive to type this. It was the hangover my mom has been praying for, because it woke me up to the fact that I was an alcoholic. So far in three days sober, haven't had any bad withdrawals, just a lot of anxiety. I used to drink 4-5 times a week, so I was expecting harsher withdrawals. Should I be expecting more? Since I have admitted to myself that I am an alcoholic, I actually fee a lot better and look forward to getting my life back. Thanks for bearing with me through my rant. Good day/night to everyone.
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Would I already be having withdrawals if I was going to get them? I stopped drinking for 5days a couple weeks ago and nothing happened then either. Just feeling a little anxious after reading all these withdrawal symptoms.
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Originally Posted by hallwesley98 
Would I already be having withdrawals if I was going to get them? I stopped drinking for 5days a couple weeks ago and nothing happened then either. Just feeling a little anxious after reading all these withdrawal symptoms.
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Welcome Hall! I'm just about 25 myself, and also an alcoholic.
It's good to admit being alcoholic, but even better to recognize it.
I'm on my second week of sobriety and, again, I'm not getting any withdrawal symptoms. I never have before, even when I quit last year as well.
But I do get cravings, and I especially get triggers for drinking. Perhaps you will too, and that's normal and okay.
Not having withdrawal doesn't change anything about the way you perceive yourself in regards to drinking; if you feel it's a problem, it's important to address it. But regardless what brings you to post threads and posts at SR, whether it's withdrawal or cravings or triggers or even just the need to talk, do it. It's challenging to quit, and it is extremely comforting to be able to discuss that challenge with others who understand exactly what you're going through.
It's good to admit being alcoholic, but even better to recognize it.
I'm on my second week of sobriety and, again, I'm not getting any withdrawal symptoms. I never have before, even when I quit last year as well.
But I do get cravings, and I especially get triggers for drinking. Perhaps you will too, and that's normal and okay.
Not having withdrawal doesn't change anything about the way you perceive yourself in regards to drinking; if you feel it's a problem, it's important to address it. But regardless what brings you to post threads and posts at SR, whether it's withdrawal or cravings or triggers or even just the need to talk, do it. It's challenging to quit, and it is extremely comforting to be able to discuss that challenge with others who understand exactly what you're going through.
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Hey there 
I am 25 also, one year sober now and it has been so massively, unbelievably worth it.
I am so very glad you are stopping. Acceptance is huge, it took me a while to get that one but once I did, healing did slowly begin. Wishing you all of the very best on this enriching journey. Keep at it
I am 25 also, one year sober now and it has been so massively, unbelievably worth it.
I am so very glad you are stopping. Acceptance is huge, it took me a while to get that one but once I did, healing did slowly begin. Wishing you all of the very best on this enriching journey. Keep at it
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I wish I would had admitted I was an alcoholic when I was 25, kudos to you! Good luck to you, get a good plan together and do it!! it will be the best thing you'll ever do! Also see a doctor and try to get off the meds.. Benzo's are bad, especially missed with booze..
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Been off the meds since I was 21. I either lost my pills or someone stole them but long story short, doctor wouldn't fill them again because she found out I had been drinking on them. She more than likely saved my life day. Coming off of those benzos cold turkey was the absolute most miserable thing I have ever been put through. I will never take another anxiety pill again.
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Well done for stopping and for admitting you have a problem.
Lots of people worry more about withdrawals than the 'just anxiety'. I can't give advice on withdrawals (never got them) but I know that there is no 'just' about the anxiety we feel when stepping away from booze after relying on it to make us feel better for an extended period. Please make sure that you have support (sounds like you can talk to your mum for a start off, and you have this network to chat with. I find AA amazingly helpful, but know that others prefer SMART and other things - there's a lot out there). While withdrawals are short term, the anxiety can hang around for years and years - especially if you don't address it.
Take care.
Wishing you smooth recovery
Lots of people worry more about withdrawals than the 'just anxiety'. I can't give advice on withdrawals (never got them) but I know that there is no 'just' about the anxiety we feel when stepping away from booze after relying on it to make us feel better for an extended period. Please make sure that you have support (sounds like you can talk to your mum for a start off, and you have this network to chat with. I find AA amazingly helpful, but know that others prefer SMART and other things - there's a lot out there). While withdrawals are short term, the anxiety can hang around for years and years - especially if you don't address it.
Take care.
Wishing you smooth recovery
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