please help

[Dylan_Chica]

i was going to post this in the alcohol abuse forum and i went in there but i seen no one ever posts in there, so i don't think i will even get a reply there. i think i have a drinking problem, i am a little drunk right now... i'm just 22 but i'm depressed alot and whenever i have the oppertunity to buy alcohol and drink i do it, it's become an addiction but no one really knows about it, i finally decided to tell someone and as a catholic i went in here, can anyone please tell me what to do? cause i can't keep away from it

 

[Alive again]

i was going to post this in the alcohol abuse forum and i went in there but i seen no one ever posts in there, so i don't think i will even get a reply there. i think i have a drinking problem, i am a little drunk right now... i'm just 22 but i'm depressed alot and whenever i have the oppertunity to buy alcohol and drink i do it, it's become an addiction but no one really knows about it, i finally decided to tell someone and as a catholic i went in here, can anyone please tell me what to do? cause i can't keep away from it

Hi, there are many groups that help with this type of addiction, the best known is AA. Find a meeting in your area and go!!!! Some churches also have twelve step programs. I known many peopel who have successfully fought this battle with the help of these groups. Dylan Chiica, alcohol is a depressant to the nervous system. You are noticing it's effects. If you are bipolar as well??? you may be self medicating. It is common for those with bp to do this and the dual diagnosis of bp and subatance abuse is common.

I am proud of you for taking the first step!!! You have told us and are seeking help!!! That is the begining of an important journey. the next step is to find a group of peopel close to you that can help you learn and fight this battle.

May God bless you on this journey! Praying for you! Feel free to pm me, but know this is a battle I have not fought personally, but I have friends who have, and our mutual friend Jesus will be there for you all the way if you choose.

 

[angelkiss]

I'll be praying for you. God will see you through this.
's and es!!

 

[Dylan_Chica]

Hi, there are many groups that help with this type of addiction, the best known is AA. Find a meeting in your area and go!!!! Some churches also have twelve step programs. I known many peopel who have successfully fought this battle with the help of these groups. Dylan Chiica, alcohol is a depressant to the nervous system. You are noticing it's effects. If you are bipolar as well??? you may be self medicating. It is common for those with bp to do this and the dual diagnosis of bp and subatance abuse is common.

I am proud of you for taking the first step!!! You have told us and are seeking help!!! That is the begining of an important journey. the next step is to find a group of peopel close to you that can help you learn and fight this battle.

May God bless you on this journey! Praying for you! Feel free to pm me, but know this is a battle I have not fought personally, but I have friends who have, and our mutual friend Jesus will be there for you all the way if you choose.

thx for replying both of you, well yea i'm bipolar and i made a post about it in here before, i guess my pattern of reacting to things has made me want alcohol more because it helps me sometimes, i don't drink all the time but i think about it all the time and i drink whenever i can, also i don't know many people at my church i just go to mass to listen and to pray and about AA, well i don't consider myself an alcoholic since i don't drink all the time but i do know it's not normal to want it this much, + i'm kinda scared to speak infront of people so i don't know if AA is the place for me to start... any other things i could do? because i don't want this to go any further after crying alot and thinking about it, is there any other way? any advice is appreciated thanx, and thanx for your prayers as well

 

[wonderwaleye]

Dear Dylan_Chica


Well I'm glad you come here. I knew you would find good folks here.



Dear you need more than just over the counter meds, you need GOD'S WORD for your cure.



PLEASE pick up GOD'S WORD and start reading the NEW TESTIMENT until it is locked in your heart.



You are most valuable in GOD'S EYES and HE left you a LOVE NOTE called the Bible.



I hope you will stay here with us and let out your heart. It will be handled with care.



MASS is like tiny bits and pieces THAT IS ALL MIXED UP of a road map to the KINGDOM OF ALMIGHTY GOD.




You need the easy to read and understand map that is in order called GOD'S WORD.



I will be looking forward to hearing from you.



I want that crying to turn to THANKS and PRAISE!!!



LIFE IS SO MUCH BETTER WHEN WE REMEMBER:




XEven though you can't see Him, GOD is there!O
( click on the X and move to the O ) ( then feel who is around you ) steven

 

[Alive again]

I don't know if any of the links at this site would be helpful for you, but perhaps they are more what you are looking for.

http://www.christians-in-recovery.com/links/Links/Christian/Alcohol/

Do know that when you have bp, it is not uncommon to self medicate. If you have doen this is the past with alcohol, this may be some of the interest in it. It could be an old coping style. So then the question also is how stable in your treatment, and does it need adjusted.

Recent research I have seen summaries from indicate that even small amounts of alcohol can worsen bp symtoms-in men it was associated with an increase in mania and er visits, and in women with an increase in depression and hypomanias. The is study was ourt of Toronto.

I hope this info is of help to you. I pray that you will find what will help you.

Blessings and prayers

 

[rushingwind62]

thx for replying both of you, well yea i'm bipolar and i made a post about it in here before, i guess my pattern of reacting to things has made me want alcohol more because it helps me sometimes, i don't drink all the time but i think about it all the time and i drink whenever i can, also i don't know many people at my church i just go to mass to listen and to pray and about AA, well i don't consider myself an alcoholic since i don't drink all the time but i do know it's not normal to want it this much, + i'm kinda scared to speak infront of people so i don't know if AA is the place for me to start... any other things i could do? because i don't want this to go any further after crying alot and thinking about it, is there any other way? any advice is appreciated thanx, and thanx for your prayers as well

Dylan,
The first thing you need to realize is alcohol is a depressant. So if you are drinking while taking meds for bi polar you are counter acting them. I would highly recommend you stop drinking now. I know it is not easy but there is help out there if you are willing to take the steps. I am also an alcoholic with bi polar disorder. Counselling helped me to see how alcohol was clouding my vision and helping me to make poor choices in life. In my case I isolated myself when I drank and was a closet drinker. I had to find other ways to spend my time rather than spending it all in a bottle behind closed doors. There is a world out there with lots of things to to in it. And there are lots of people out there who struggle with alcohol as well. I suggesy finding an AA group in your area. It will help you to make friends with people who can relate....I'll keep you in my prayers....God Bless You...Rush