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It sounds like you've been struggling tenaciously these past few weeks, are you still getting any support?
Things often get harder before they begin to get easier, and it's okay to take your time. I think you've shown your strength in realising that continuing to drink is not the healthiest path for you, and through engaging with forms of support :yes:
What do you mean by not knowing what you're meant to do?
You can keep posting here butterfly - let us know how you're doing, we're here for you *hug*
I am sorry to hear that you have been having problems and I am here for you should you ever need someone to talk to or to vent. Sadly we live in a society where addiction is seen by a lot of people as something of a weakness that is the fault of the person living with the addiction. As I am sure that you have noted, there is very little in the way of proper support for those suffering.
What a lot of people fail to realise is that addiction is an illness that some are sadly more predispositioned to than others; there is also a very unhealthy culture surrounding alcohol in Britain, and more people are dependent on alcohol than they realise. Luckily for you, you are aware of this and are aware that the path that alcohol is taking you down is unhealthy and destructive. Ask yourself, if you picture yourself as a young boy/girl, would you choose the destructive path of alcohol for yourself?
There is no harm in reaching out to friends and family and asking for help, the way society is, it is surprising that there are not more people suffering from similar afflictions. Let us not forget that alcohol is a harmful substance that is more powerful than some would like you to believe.
You may feel weak now but you that is nothing compared to how you will feel should you decide to start drinking. It is a vicious cycle, but is one that you are aware of and that makes you a lot more self-aware and on the road to getting better compared to a lot of people.
If you ever want to talk, I am here.
-Ed
I'm not sure what I'm meant to do - as in I don't understand how I'm supposed to easily stop myself from drinking. Even when I'm craving alcohol for no real reason, it's so fucking difficult to avoid. That's why I'm weak and I feel I'll always be weak.
I'm sorry to hear that you haven't been able to speak to your new alcohol worker yet; it must be so frustrating *hug* Have you been able to talk to your support worker?
I can see that you are struggling, and it's certainly not an easy feat, but you are taking steps to recover and making an effort to engage with support - this shows courage :yes:
We're here if you want to talk
Hopefully it isn't too long a wait and you can always post here whenever you need to *hug*
I'm sorry to hear today has been so hard. Do you think it might help to go to the gym and/or to phone the support worker? You could maybe do one first and then the other, depending on how you're feeling.
Let us know what happens,
SarahR
*hug*s I don't know what to say, but I honestly care about you so much and you will get through this.
How have you been?