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i dont understand why drinking could make you feel better. . . being drunk frightens me, but then, i have a very vivid imagination.. .

Drinking takes my mind off of it for a little while

try another hobby.

I have and nothing really helped, you see so many happy people together and I had that and now well I don’t

find a hobby or something that you really enjoy, and do that when you are depressed, it may cheer you up (but you have to really enjoy it, so you can take your mind of drinking)

If nothing like that works, try seeing a hypnotherapist, i believe that they can work

I don’t trust people like that, I understand it isn’t good but it has been the only thing that has helped me so far

I recomend go to aaa alcoholics anonimos no body can help you if you dont help your self my experience tellmy drink all you can till you find out your problem solution maibe you hide somthing you want tocover are you homosexual or in love whit your sister in law or sexuel abuser

I know it probably feels like an escape from your reality and it gives you a temporary feeling of comfort, but in the long run it is very self destructive (as you already know by acknowledging it.) Many people who are very sensitive to the world around them and easily hurt by someone or a situation turn to a substance to offer them some relief from what they feel is a cruel reality. I had a friend whose daughter recently died from alcohol consumption. Her liver quit working and she was in a lot of pain before she passed away. My advice to you would be along the lines of the advice above. Do try to find a therapist you feel comfortable with who can help you work through depression and find strategies on how to deal with emotional pain before it becomes physical. I know it is difficult to take the first steps to let go of an addiction like that and not turn to it in times of trouble… but realize that you might be highly sensitive and know your limitations so that you can avoid situations that cause you to turn to alcohol. If you happen to be in an uncomfortable situation - look for alternatives to drinking. Don’t let it get to the point where you are in physical pain or dangerously close to death.

I would try to identify a hobby or a passion of some sort when you are sober, and the first signs of negative feelings… force yourself to start an activity involving the hobby…. likely it will occupy your time and maybe clear your head of the negative thoughts that were originally creeping in…

Of course this is all eaiser said than done… it wont be easy, but give it a shot!!! work at it.