Can anyone help an alcoholic?

It's a big step for an alcoholic to admit their problem. Most alcoholics are happy with the way they are, and don't want any help. But there is help out there, such as AA groups etc, also your GP would be able to give you better advice!

I've come to realise that I am in fact an alcoholic, and up until recently I was a functioning alcoholic but now it's making my life unbearable and putting my job in jeopardy and I've done some pretty foolish things that could have put my life at risk - I have no memory of doing them. I also find that it is interfering with my studies, my relationships with my friends and severely effecting my mental state.

I started off as a binge drinker. My father is a recovered alcoholic and my grandmother was also an alcoholic so I'm very aware of the signs and can openly admit that I'm an alcoholic - I'm not in denial.

I need help, I don't know how to go about getting help but I need some advice on how I can stop drinking or what steps I can take in doing so? Can anyone please help me?

Would it go down on my 'record'? I'd be mortified if future employers etc would have to know Also, talking to people about it.. I don't even think I can bring myself to physically talk about it, writing about it is easy peasy but saying the words - impossible!

Hey there.

Well done for taking the first steps of admitting you have a drink problem. I don't wanna call you a 'Alcoholic', I'd rather just say you're someone addicted to alcohol.

Going to your GP is a good idea, but it can be a major thing for some people to admit to another person face to face that they have a problem and need help. A GP will probably refer you to AA or counselling.

I never admitted I had a drink problem until I gave up drinking altogether. The way I did this was by pure willpower and also some help by reading Jason Vale's 'Kick the drink.. Easily' book which you can buy from Amazon for about £6. I read it in just over a week and finished my last beer half-way through reading it and it's nearly been 2 years since I last drank.

Well done! Even better that you're from Lancs!

Hey there.

Well done for taking the first steps of admitting you have a drink problem. I don't wanna call you a 'Alcoholic', I'd rather just say you're someone addicted to alcohol.

Going to your GP is a good idea, but it can be a major thing for some people to admit to another person face to face that they have a problem and need help. A GP will probably refer you to AA or counselling.

I never admitted I had a drink problem until I gave up drinking altogether. The way I did this was by pure willpower and also some help by reading Jason Vale's 'Kick the drink.. Easily' book which you can buy from Amazon for about £6. I read it in just over a week and finished my last beer half-way through reading it and it's nearly been 2 years since I last drank.

You need to see the GP as soon as possible.
If dependent, don't try and go cold turkey from alcohol.
Alcoholism often runs in families, its a huge predictor yeah.
All will be fine, with good determination

I've come to realise that I am in fact an alcoholic, and up until recently I was a functioning alcoholic but now it's making my life unbearable and putting my job in jeopardy and I've done some pretty foolish things that could have put my life at risk - I have no memory of doing them. I also find that it is interfering with my studies, my relationships with my friends and severely effecting my mental state.

I started off as a binge drinker. My father is a recovered alcoholic and my grandmother was also an alcoholic so I'm very aware of the signs and can openly admit that I'm an alcoholic - I'm not in denial.

I need help, I don't know how to go about getting help but I need some advice on how I can stop drinking or what steps I can take in doing so? Can anyone please help me?

The fact that you know this is causing you a problem shows you have a drinking problem that's not on the scale of alcoholism yet. You're not an alcoholic but you could be soon, the best way forward is to ignore it all and hit rock bottom in order to stop drinking otherwise you'll be tempted at each turn.

Or go to an AA meeting, see your GP or just stop drinking.

Would it go down on my 'record'? I'd be mortified if future employers etc would have to know Also, talking to people about it.. I don't even think I can bring myself to physically talk about it, writing about it is easy peasy but saying the words - impossible!

The fact that you know this is causing you a problem shows you have a drinking problem that's not on the scale of alcoholism yet. You're not an alcoholic but you could be soon, the best way forward is to ignore it all and hit rock bottom in order to stop drinking otherwise you'll be tempted at each turn.

Or go to an AA meeting, see your GP or just stop drinking.

I've come to realise that I am in fact an alcoholic, and up until recently I was a functioning alcoholic but now it's making my life unbearable and putting my job in jeopardy and I've done some pretty foolish things that could have put my life at risk - I have no memory of doing them. I also find that it is interfering with my studies, my relationships with my friends and severely effecting my mental state.

I started off as a binge drinker. My father is a recovered alcoholic and my grandmother was also an alcoholic so I'm very aware of the signs and can openly admit that I'm an alcoholic - I'm not in denial.

I need help, I don't know how to go about getting help but I need some advice on how I can stop drinking or what steps I can take in doing so? Can anyone please help me?

I've just purchased that book I'm going to give that a go, if all else fails I'll make an appointment with my GP (which I hopefully won't have to do) I'm also looking into other hobbies and things to keep me occupied when I'm not working. I hope I can stick to it with pure determination however I've struggled staying determined with most things in the past.

Thanks for your advice! I really appreciate it!