Hi everyone. Im a binge drinker had a bit of a problem the past few years. I seem to get to a point where i cant stop drinking and i drink really fast and then blackout i then hate myself because i cant remember things. Im ok on a few drinks but after a certain point i dont know when to stop. The weekends/boredom/stress are huge triggers. I have suffered anxiety the past few years and i believe that is why i am binging like this previously i would drink every week or two and that was literally it. I really feel like having a drink now. Never been an everyday drinker always only certain days of the week but i dont think ive gone more than a week without alcohol now maybe for around a year or more. Its really tough. I feel like having a drink now but im not going to its taking a LOT of willpower.
I drink the same way that you do. I hate the feeling of not knowing and always being super sick afterwards…but for years I just couldn’t stop.I hope you find strength in yourself and through advice here.Whatever it takes, to overcome the urge. Previously I had only ever went 6 days without drinking for YEARS. I used it as an outlet for EVERYTHING.
24 days down today.You don’t have to have something crazy happen to stop.I know I didn’t, I already knew enough had already happened, and I was ready.
My habits are the same as you my friend. My wife and I always have liquor & beer in the house and I hardly ever touch it unless we have friends over. But when we’re out if I have 2 whisky ’ s there is no turning back. I’ve tried on my own for years. I’m sick of the blackouts & embarrassing my wife of over 20 years. So last week I attended my first 2 meetings & tonight I’m going back. I’m not sure about u but I can’t beat this on my own. Your not alone
Binge drinker here too. I turn into a selfish, paranoid drunk accusing people of stealing my drinks when the truth is I’ve drank them all and probably stolen theirs too. Early days for me but I know I do not want to be that person anymore.
Thanks for the replies guys. I have allready drank again but less than 2 drinks last night. I think the blackouts are from blood alcohol level spiking as you keep drinking faster and faster definately think thats my problem anyway. Then exteme self loathing like i picture i did the absolute worst things or talked shit to people when in reality i probably didnt do anything of the sort…Moderation i think is key but i really need to get the anxiety under control first. So glad to have like minded people to relate to here. I didnt get any notifications of your replies so im sorry for the delay getting back
24 days is huge well done 