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Originally Posted by lostlostnow
I was chronic alcoholic at the age of 19 and nearly died twice. I suffered terrible withdrawel(DT's) which were more horrific than i could ever have imagined. I got clean and stayed sober for 3 years,but whilst sober constantly battled anxiety day in and day out,from this came terrible depression which i still battle to this day. Im 39 now,and have found a little solace in drinking 3 or 4 days a week,just a couple of beers. Im sure people will say im on the road to destruction,but i feel much happier having a small amount of alcohol a week,its a battle keeping it at a low amount but i manage it,and it gives me some peace from my day to day depression. The main thing that has stopped me drinking hevaily again was the nightmarish withdrawal from alcohol i suffered,it was hell but 10 times worse.
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There is a practice called 'harm reduction'; where an individual reduces the amount they drink, reduces the length of time they drink and reduces the frequency of drinking, with abstinence as the end goal. But without the goal of sobriety, its just substance abuse that can lead to substance dependance.
You write: "its a battle keeping it at a low amount but i manage it." I understand that battle. I have had serious problems in the past trying to manage the amounts I drank. There will be a risk of returning to heavy drinking for someone with a history of drinking problems. I hope you would reconsider using a harmful substance to treat a disorder. Maybe talk to your psych doctor about changing medication and seek the assistance of a therapist if can to better manage your depression and anxiety. Please do try to be safe.
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