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Help with alcohol and depression

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o45333
o45333

I'm at my end. Drinking myself silly. Losing friends and pushing my wife away. I am a disgrace and deeply ashamed.

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  • bikerjools55
    bikerjools55 o45333

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    I'm so sorry I can't help I feel the same but maybe sharing helps I don't know I have chronic depression and anxiety and anorexia and yes I'm am now admitting I'm an alcohol abuser only thing that gives me pleasure. There is some good advice on this forum look at the Sinclair method , I want to do it just in such a bad place mentally don't feel ready , think of your family here to talk

  • sheryl96253
    sheryl96253 o45333

    Posted

    Same here, definitely research the Sinclair Method.  It has a 78% success rate.  You take one pill at least one hour before your first drink and over time it works on your brain’s pleasure center, blocking the pleasure. For some, they see a change in behavior in a couple months, others, when completely compliant, it takes up to a year. I have been using this medication for several months and have seen a big difference in my interest in alcohol.  I haven’t been 100% compliant as my mother was killed in a robbery in December and that threw me off for a bit. But, when I take the pills and drink, I feel different and haven’t gotten truly drunk. Please look into it.  It is truly miserable to have a drinking problem and there are other ways to beat it other than complete abstinence, which hardly works for anyone. Good luck!
  • Robin2015
    Robin2015 o45333

    Posted

    Hi there and I felt same as a total disgrace, ashamed of myself, ruining me health and lives of family around exactly 5 years ago. Stopped drinking 31st Dec 2012 completely. Sinclair method is amazing although I never tried it but great feedback and comments here. Best off luck on your journey! Robin
  • rainbow2014
    rainbow2014 o45333

    Posted

    Hello there. I'm so sorry you feel so low . I hope you can find a little way to make some sort of change soon. There is so much help and support here . I've been posting since 2014 and tomorrow after trying alsorts over the years I finally will start the Sinclair method . Look up the C3 Foundation Europe (loads of info on there smile 

    ?I think we can all understand that this journey can be lonely so whenever you need an ear and some understanding , just post on here . There will always be someone to listen . I hope you manage to stay calm and take little steps. There is always a way x

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