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    #1

    Frustrated

    Hi,

    I am new to this group and joined because I am struggling with drinking. I can't seem to limit my intake to one or two drinks and usually end up drinking way too much and feeling guilty and ashamed/remorseful the next day. Most times I blackout and I am afraid something bad is going to happen sooner or later. It's hard because I am young and going out and drinking is what my friends all do....

    Anyone on the same boat or have any advice
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    #2
    Frustrated

    Welcome Christin

    Sounds like you are afraid for good reasons! I hope you stay for a while and get into the community here.

    Ok, so you are at an age where you feel that drinking makes you fit in. But really, if you black out how social is that? You probably should start cutting down on the bars and maybe learn some excuses for not drinking when you do go out. Maybe you can say you are on a medication or if you are overweight you could say you are trying to lose weight, or driving. The number of excuses are limitless and they are all on this website somewhere.

    It might not be as bad as you think if you have friends who are truly moderate drinkers. They might notice the first round and that's it. And maybe you can confide in one friend in your group that you trust and they can give you support with this.

    You also might want to look into AA for younger people. I don't really like AA that much but it does offer a network of nice, hip sober people (find a good group) and for someone who is younger, it might help.

    Don't put yourself in any more danger, you don't have to. Drinking isn't worth it.

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      #3
      Frustrated

      Hi Christin, I am like you unable to CONTROL my drinking intake, so I can not drink at all. I have been there done that and have all the scary things happen to me DUI, black outs, hurting myself and not remembering a darn thing.. It never gets better just worse. This is a wonderful site hang around and read some postings, a good number of us struggle with this too.. You are not alone.. Good for you for noticing at such a young age.. It seems this is your first step about doing somthing about it ... Good Luck

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        #4
        Frustrated

        Christin, if you are on or near a college or university, they often have AA meetings on campus or very close to campus. It could be start.

        Good luck and keep posting. Everyone is here to help each other.

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          #5
          Frustrated

          Good luck

          You have taken the first step by recognizing that you'd like to do something about your drinking. What I have done (only 5 days ago!) is decided to take one day at a time. I"ve heard that expression so many times, but never really understood it in "practice". I told myself I'd stop for just one day. Forget about tomorrow just think about today. And I've done that every day so far and it's working for me. And acknowledging the problem, and coming here for support, and reading the book, etc. are all steps in the right direction! Best Wishes to you, you are doing the right thing!

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            #6
            Frustrated

            Welcome Christin,

            Good on you for coming here and asking for help. There is wonderful support and advice here, stick around and we'll help you:-)
            "The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it"

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              #7
              Frustrated

              bump

              people might not see this because it is in monthly moderation section

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                #8
                Frustrated

                Hi Christin,
                You share your problmes with lots of people here of all ages. This is the time to get it under control. The book My Way Out offers an excellent program for all of us.

                Next time ifyou post under Just Starting Out, more people will see your message.

                Lots of luck to you!
                My life is better without alcohol, since 9/1/12. My sobriety tool is the list at permalink 236 on the toolbox thread under monthly abstinance.

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                  #9
                  Frustrated

                  Chris, glad you recognized you have the beginnings of a problem. Your drinking sounds like how I drank in college. You know, looking back, I made the decision to keep drinking then and it has plagued me for nearly 25 years. I implore you to read the MWO book. You can download it from this site. Do some serious soul searching and think about what it really important in your life.
                  Feeling like shiz in the morning, looking and feeling tired, smelling like booze, blowing money and generally making a fool of yourself is not fun?.trust me I know.

                  I hope this all works out for you. Aside from the starting out forum there is an abstinence forum. That forum has been a lifesaver to me.

                  The best to you,

                  omw
                  Was an alcoholic yesterday, an alcoholic today and will still be an alcoholic tomorrow..... but I'm in charge now!

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                    #10
                    Frustrated

                    Welcome, welcome. You are NOT alone.
                    Tip: You have the option of highlighting a member's name and then it gives you the option to read all posts by them. Do that on some of the names and go way back to when they first joined and you'll see your story over and over again.
                    Perhaps you're just in the alcohol abuse stage and can be a moderate drinker with help or maybe you'll discover that you need to quit completely. Just keep coming back, read the posts and remember (unless they've blocked it) you can send private emails to people with similar stories if you feel more comfortable doing that.
                    Looking forward to hearing more about you! Keep coming back!! :-)
                    Hugs,
                    Eve11
                    "Control your destiny or somebody else will"

                    ~Jack Welsh~:h

                    God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Author unknown, :thumbs:

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                      #11
                      Frustrated

                      another yunginnnnnnnnn,dang gyco missed this morning not because i was drunk either,busssssy,hahahahahaha,65 you have found a great spot to be,,we have all folks here,but the best thing is,you willl never be put down,lots of know how ,some of us are old to,hahahha, and like to be with the young ones,hahahahah,aha,gyco get back in the cage , lol, i wish you the best,and tht is no joke gyco

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