Drinking

[Champagnetaste]

Not sure why I’m posting this but I think by putting it out there it will hopefully help.

Currently have 2 young children-under 6. Work mon to fri. Only have a drink on a Friday and Saturday night. But the amount I’m drinking is disgusting

Regularly drink 2 bottles of wine and a spirit or 2 each night.

I know that this is a problem and vow that I won’t have a much the next weekend but I do.

Is this something I can approach a doctor about?

Yes it is, and well done for wanting to seek help.

Do you have a partner or are you drinking alone?

I have a partner, he drinks more than me and I fear we kind of encourage each other

Yes you can speak to your doctor. Do you drive the day after drinking as that amount you can be over the limit all day. There are also alcohol abuse charities that can help and that may be better as your first point of contact as you are not drinking daily .

www.addaction.org.uk/

Your doc can refer to your local Alcohol clinic. There is CBT help to cut down cut out drinking, hopefully available. More importantly what are the reasons for drinking the way you do. There may e support groups.

It started off as a habit, but now think it’s a problem. If I’m being totally honest, I start to get anxious if something comes up and I can’t get to drink.

S9 the dependence is emotional. The anxiety, in my experience, gets ramped up by drink. I stopped i stopped 8 years ago and although I miss it, and right ow am stressed, the horrible depression it left me with after a big session, was ot worth it. I am 52.
Drink k has taken me to some dark, dark places. You can stop. And it doesn't mean your partner has to. Mine hasn't.
But shame isnt enough of a reason because it's always possible to forget how that felt, then start all over the next day. Back to square 1.

That's just my experience. I feel better in a lot of ways. I am in control and I prefer that