Some of the questions in one of the AA pamphlets asks are Have you ever tried to stop drinking but were unable to? Do you feel guilty about your drinking? Sounds like you might answer yes to the second question. Only you can decide if you have a problem with alcohol, but it sounds like you're using alcohol for a lot of bad reasons that can lead to problems down the road. Drinking can seem like an easy escape, but it really just makes our problems worse. And the earlier you can stop and get your life back on track the better and the easier it will be. Getting sober is hard work, but it's totally worth it - it's something I wish I had done years ago instead of wasting basically a decade.

Do you think you can talk to your parents about getting help?

And AA really can be an amazing support - AA has helped me loads.

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