Since Christmas I’ve been drinking almost every night. And I have a few glasses of wine.
My case worker (nurse) has made me an appointment for Wednesday with someone who specialises in mental health and addiction.
I don’t know if I have a problem or not but I’m just going for some advise. I’m a bit nervous to be honest. I don’t know what to expect.
I suggest being honest as lying is a sign u may have a problem.
Could be Kind of a catch 22 there. But there’s little point of going if you’re gonna just tell them not the truth
Good luck!!
Thanks. I plan to be honest.
Every day is a lot. Can you cut back to weekends only? That is what I do.
I think it’s great that you’re reaching out for advice. You may be self medicating with the wine and it’s obviously got you concerned. When I’ve talked to drug and alcohol counselors in the past it’s been basically the same as therapy only the topic is drugs and how to cope without them.
@anon98459728 I can’t seem to just keep it to weekends.
@Leaf I think I am self medicating. I won’t go into details because I don’t want to be suspended or have the thread locked.
Go dry for a month or so, and realise it is ok not to drink so much. I’ve cut down from 18 cans of beer a week to 6 after a dry stint.
Worth a go.
That’s probably my a good idea @labratmat I am moving into a new house soon and won’t be able to afford to drink so much anyway. Unless I cut all my hobbies out.
I’m happy for you that you managed to cut down. I hope I can do the same.
I might ask them to switch my antidepressant to one that helps me sleep. That’s one reason I drink the wine.
Never Lie about how much you have had. Cos they usually double what you say to compensate for it anyway. True here anyway.
Yeah I’m not going to lie.
You have a problem. Christmas was a long time ago.
The last time I used was to self medicate a manic episode. I had no idea I was manic, no insight, but I instinctively went for the norcos to sedate myself. Once the underlying mania was treated (by stopping the ad I was on that was causing it) I no longer had the need to do the norcos. You may simply need a meds change and you could be fine. I’m glad you’re addressing the problem. Good luck.
I was spending £60 quid a day at one point down the bar. But i put it aside once i quit. Put what you would spend in a jar - and then you can see what your saving. And NEVER just have “the one drink” - cos it will fck you and you will always carry on and have more. Seriously. And expect to lose some of your drinking buddys as well - they wont understand, and ultimatley if you listen to them you will be back at square one.
Best to sort it out while you can. Alcoholics have worse mental health than people with sz.
Speaking from experience - Thats Very True.
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