Alcoholic?
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Hi Shebe,
I'm no expert so my words are only my own opinions based on my own experience.
There is a positive viewpoint here. 1stly it's great that you're aware that you might have a problem. What's even better is that you stated an underlying problem & there is a much better solution than alcohol that, unlike alcohol will give you a more permanent & consisten quality of life.
My fiance has HUGE anxiety issues & I know how much it can affect your life, particularly your social life.
Now the part oyu don't want to hear. You need to go to your GP & get a referal to a psychiatrist. There are a few meds for anxiety so the chances of finding 1 that works for you are very good.
There's nothing wring with drinking by the way, provided it's for the right reasons & like everything in life, done in moderation. If you do get medication & you still can't stop drinking then you should definitely talk to the psych about that too. They're there to help, like this forum is but only so much can be achieved on a screen.
I hope you find relief from your anxiety.
Hi Shebe,
I just wanted to say that I can relate to what it feels like when you're lost. I really hope that you can find your way again. Already you've taken the first step by jumping on ReachOut.com and sharing your story, it's a brave step that takes some strength and suggests to me that you're invested in finding some answers.
Keep pushing forward, there are definately some people behind you here!
Hey Shebe,
Welcome to Reach Out.
I'm so sorry to hear you're going through such difficulties. It sounds like things are really hard for you at the moment. Questioning if you might have a drinking problem can be a very scary place to be so I think it's great that you've decided to look for some support here. This is a link to a factsheet that provides signs of alcohol dependence. Although, I belive that if you feel your drinking is problematic or out of control, it probably is.
If you feel that the next step is to get some help, This is the link to the Australian Drug Information Network which provides information and contact details for Drug and Alcohol services across Australia. It can help you find a locally based Drug and Alcohol counsellor which you might find helpful.
Do you have someone in your life that you can talk to about this?
