Problems with alcohol?

Question

Ive been a heavy drinker for as long as i can remember(16 years) and im coming to the end of my rope with it. i have high blood pressure, my endocrine system is messed up, my brain is almost always foggy, and my bank account is low.. I dont get into legal trouble, but i end up doing risky things, like sexual encounters when im drunk, or buying drugs from strangers when im drunk.. right now i have everything going for me.. a 50,000 a year job and im buying a home with cash next year. all my friends say theres nothing else to do on a friday night or sat but drink and thats usually where youll find me.. drunk beyond control.. i never liked AA much, so how can i find something besides drinking to make me happy? keep in mind i am still addicted to the effects so any measure on my part will be difficult.. thanks for advice..

Answer 1

congrats on saving enough $$ to pay cash for a house making only $50,000/year and supporting a drug addicted and alcoholic  lifestyle. I would just go to an inpatient facility if I were you. Put off buying that house for a few months and sober up.

Answer 2

hardcore music? it has a positive message and most of the people you'll hang out with at a hardcore concert are straight edge (no drink, no drugs, no s*x) or start a sport that involves adrenaline.  That way you can get a natural high. Cut ties with people that influence you negatively.

Answer 3

get help

youll feel better and look better

and trust me know one likes an alcoholic

Answer 4

The fact that you know you have a problem is a pat on the back for you! Look into outpatient treatments if you don't like AA. You may also want to rethink the circle of friends you hang with , if that's all they can do for a good time. Good luck!

Answer 5

Never give up giving up, I am pretty much in the same place as you hence noticing your message. Last night I stayed in on my own and I drank 2 bottles of wine and felt too s**t to go to work today which is a terrible thing. I will keep trying everything I can to give it up as I realise what a terrible road I am on. I have been to AA a few times and really admire the people I have met, I just need inspiration to rub off on me.

Good luck

Answer 6

Start working out...if you can get thru the first couple weeks you'll start getting into it...after a month or two your mind will start thinking about drinking less because it is enjoying working out...that's kinda how I went from drinking too much to only socially/occassionally...good luck

Answer 7

Rehab.

Answer 8

That's what sucks.  There isn't anything in life better than drinking/drugs and that lifestyle.  Once you get out those habits life is boring with very little to look forward to.  That's why AA members get weird and fall for religion or some stupid c**p to occupy their time.  They're just waiting to die.

Answer 9

ever think of joining a gym?...get in great shape,meet beautiful women and wake up in the morning feeling good about yourself..

Answer 10

Have you ever tried getting involved in something organized, like a gaming guild or a light sport, or even learning to play an instrument? Sometimes you just have to get busy to keep boredom from breaking your willpower. Try art.

Answer 11

theres a new drug out (prescription) that is supposed to be awesome.sorry all i know that it starts with a C,but you can find it on Web m.d. website under drugs and alcohol. someone i know is on it, and did all the aa stuff that didn't work and she hasn't had a drink in 2 months nor does she have cravings for it. she says it's a miracle. she also lost 20lbs and kept her job and husband so it's all good. GL

Answer 12

The first thing is detox...and it's also the hardest...there are a lot of other programs out there. Find one that you think will work the best for you and get help. Find a hobby, get a dog. Whatever it takes to get well. And don't stop trying...we all slipped. Good luck...Rick

Answer 13

Quit hanging out with drinkers. Get new friends. Not sure what you are into, but you could pick up golfing, or playing an MMO on the computer. You need to find things you can do without drinking, which luckily is everything!

Answer 14

Let me first say that you are not alone.  There are a lot of functional alcoholics out there who go through life just fine in a drunken haze.  As someone else said, I would try to find a new group of friends to hang around with because quitting will be near impossible if you still hang out with them.

I give you props for finally admitting that you have a problem.  Try to slowly cut back on your intake until you can get it down to one or two drinks.  After that go cold turkey and take it one day at a time.  If you find yourself itching for a drink, do something fun or engaging to distract you.  You might go for a walk/hike, take a bike ride, or go watch a movie.  Another good trick is to do something productive like organizing or cleaning.  It may seem tough at the time, but when you wake up the next morning and see that you were productive it's a very good feeling.

Answer 15

i don't know if this will help but start getting addicted to a healthier beverage (beer to soda to juice to water) and focus on you're job or obtaining money for a steady income.