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Feb 27, 2009 07:09

I have a drinking problem. I am addicted to alochol and I need help. I can't do it anymore by myself. I just feel that I lost who I am. Does anyone ever feel like this? Someone help me.

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adominello February 27 2009, 12:52:59 UTC
Try asking your doctor about Naltrexone or other related drugs. They reduce or eliminate the craving for alcohol and also the buzz from drinking.

It's not a cure, but it helps so you don't have to "tough it out" while you're working on core issues that lead you to drink to begin with.

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tikvah February 27 2009, 13:24:51 UTC
You haven't lost who you are. She may be buried underneath your problems at the moment, but if you get the right help and support, and start dealing with your demons, she might be able to re-emerge.

As to how you deal with the alcoholism, I can't say, because there are so many different options and I don't know you well enough, or treatment options well enough, to make specific suggestions. Talk to your doctor about the options. It might end up being a combination of things that help you most.

Good luck.

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rikibeth February 27 2009, 13:45:58 UTC
http://www.aa.org

508 Main St
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 223-9929

It may not be the entire solution -- but it could be a start.

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organizedinsane February 27 2009, 13:56:28 UTC
Treatment and support groups. Really, addiction is hard no matter what the addiction is.

Do you have withdrawal symptoms? (tremors, sweats, etc.) If you do, you need to see a doctor and get a bed at a hospital or detox center because alcohol withdrawal needs to be monitored. It can trigger a heart attack.

I only say this because I used to work in the field of addictions treatment, not to scare you. But you need to seek help, professional help. Addiction's hard to handle and almost NO ONE can do it on their own.

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sororbabylon February 27 2009, 14:21:24 UTC
You are not alone. There are so many people who have addictions that are beyond their control. You didn't lose yourself, Debbie. You are just trying to find happiness and deal with deep hurt.

I second the idea of AA and support groups. You will find people who understand your addiction there at the very least.

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