I am an alcohol addict.

Hi! How are you doing now? I also realized that alcohol was destroying my life and that it could turn into a disaster a month ago. I understand that my depression, as well as some aggressive antics, are associated with alcohol intoxication. I used to blame the people around me for their problems, and now only my relatives are left with me. They are supporting me now, and it is very valuable. I also attend sobriety support meetings online, which helps me understand that I am acting in the right direction and I will succeed.

Do you get ruined* or just have a drink every night? 

just self curious.

sorry about your news 

Update on this: He’s very unfortunately passed away after suffering a heart attack. I do not believe that it was the Codine, but simply old age. 

I might not need to do that. I do have the willpower to scale back my drinking. 

Hello NAS76796,

I am very sorry to hear that you have been struggling recently with this. Thank you for sharing with the community..

You may like to have a look at the mental health section of our website which has useful links to information and advice about a range of mental health issues: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health  

The information on this page may be of particular interest: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/addiction  

If you were interested in counselling (NHS & private), you may like to have a look on the Autism Services Directory: https://www.autism.org.uk/directory under ‘Health & Counsellors’. 

If there are no counsellors in your area on the directory, you may like to try the links suggested at end of this webpage: 

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/strategies-and-interventions/strategies-and-interventions/counselling#H2_6 

I hope this helps,

ChloeMod

sounds very stressful. idk much about codine addictions. what do his doctors say? how is his other health? you're i guess self-medicating, which i've done... i think it also depends on how prone you might be to becoming an alcoholic, or (insert other drug here). i hope you pull out of it. you're undergoing a lot of stress --------- i hope your grandpa is taking care of himself, and his incontinence... 

I am very sorry to hear this, maybe contact your gp and ask for support in regards to your stress and drinking. Maybe they can put you in touch with people who can help, I hope you receive some help Soon and we’ll done for being open and honest about your situation