[.Brittany.]

Hi Elizabeth,

Having a drinking problem is always difficult to deal with. I have a couple people in my family who are trying to recover and I also have a couple friends too. I tried quitting drinking before but the closest I got was cutting completely down. However, I was never able to stop. I know what it's like when you say that alcohol makes you happier, when it reality, alcohol is a depressant. It's a vicious cycle. You're happy when you're drunk but then you're depressed when you're not, so you drink again. That cycle never stops.

Just like Jenna said, are you able to look to see if you have AA near you? I'm glad that you have a friend who knows about it. I would recommend not cutting it out completely but just slow down. Maybe have some every other night, then a couple times a week, then once a week. Save the money you would spend on alcohol and use it to buy yourself something nice.

I also struggle from a couple addictions, so feel free to PM me if you need anything.

Stay strong,
Brittany