I want to stop drinking
I'm an alcoholic. That's the first time a have actually said it. I have drinking 3-6 times a week for like 3 years. And I just can't have 1-2 drinks, I have to get drunk. I have always been a drinker but it got really bad after I started a very stressful job that made me want to drink pretty much every day. I have since quit the job but the habit continued. I have anxiety and OCD, and I use alcohol to cope.
I want to quit, I really do. My husband doesn't really drink, and we have talked many times about my drinking. He is very supportive and wants me to stop. However I have been also secretive about my drinking and hiding it. I feel so ashamed.
I also have issues with my friends about this. Pretty much every time we get together we drink heavily. Sometimes I feel pressured to drink and questioned about not drinking with them. I have talked about my issues about drinking and seem to understand but they don't really take it seriously.
I decided to post because I want to change and need support. Constant drinking has already caused me health issues, and I don't want them to get worse. I feel scared about this and want to stop.
English is not my first language so sorry about grammar errors.
Posted Sep 14, 2026, 7:57 PM UTC