Should I Attempt Rehab? Am I That Serious a Case?
Question by : Should I attempt rehab? Am I that serious a case?
Ok so first, I’m only 19 years old, but I’ve been drinking for a couple of years now-it started in high school, you know? Anyways, this last year has been beyond hell. I’ve been depressed on and off for a few years but I really started scaring myself this year-cutting, serious thoughts of suicide, withdrawing from my loved ones, heavy drinking. I’m not attending my classes, I’m depressed and slightly suicidal-I intend to start therapy, but I can’t stop drinking. I drink almost every night to the point where I pass out. Is it bad enough that I should go to rehab? Would that even help me? I’m messing up my whole life. I just don’t know what to do. Any advice (helpful please) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
And I’m not just writing this as some stupid ploy for attention. I really need some advice from people who don’t know me and aren’t biased.
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Answer by ChiLady
You may save your life–which is very precious–by going to rehab. Alcohol addiciton is a disease which cannot merely be ‘willed’ away. You have to go through detox and then be built up physically and mentally/emotionally to be strong.
rehab teaches you the tools you need to stay sober, one day at a time.
best wishes to you–you’ve taken the first step–and it IS worth it.
Answer by Stina
First step is admitting u have a problem.
My father was a big drinker when I was younger and he has been sober for 9 years. AA really changed his life and mine to because I went with him almost every night.
You might be depressed and stressed but things are never really as bad as they seem. So maybe just start by going to a meeting and being around people who know what u r going threw. Having someone to talk to always helps. I wish you the best and if you ever need anyone to talk to feel free to email or ym me. [email protected]
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