Drank too much, feel like the world hates me. How do I stop? I’m in a shame spiral. I don’t want to live like this anymore.
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I had that too…I suck at drinking, I’ve been told that multiple times.
I don’t know? I give great advice but I can’t follow it
We’d gonna be okay.
It starts with one day. Look to God or your higher power for guidance. Surrender
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What Robin said. Stop beating yourself up and give yourself a break. You can’t break that self destructive path alone. One minute, hour, day at a time. Meetings! And keep talking. Best remedy. Keep letting others know where you’re at.
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Welp you just admitted you have a problem so that's the first step! The good news is There Is A Solution! Find a meeting in your area and go. Also advice someone gave me is give a group 3 tries before you decide you don't like it
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The gift of desperation is pretty powerful. There is a way out. It isn't easy and it takes work but it is a hell of a lot better then where you are right now. Start with searching for the local AA central office near you. That should give you access to a meeting nearby. You are not alone.
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Wow I know those feelings well. Get some of those flavored soda waters, they are good to be sipping on while that craving passes. Once people see you stopping and getting sober the whole thing will turn. They will recognize your courage and support you. Find a meeting, that is guaranteed support.
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Feels horrible 
hang in there things can improve. I am struggling myself but know if I just hang in there and start getting some sober time in I'll feel better.
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Gm. Go to an AA meeting. You can just listen to others who have been in your position, or you can ask for help. Many will be willing to help. You need to take the first step and admit you’re powerless over alcohol.
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Have you ever been to an a meeting before? I, personally, am not a fan of AA meetings but I think it's helpful to go to a few to hear other people's stories.
Check out SMART meetings as well. They're solution based for people trying to be sober and typically has a younger crowd to relate with. The average age of SMART groups I've been to is around 30 if I had to guess.
I'm going to be starting one in the next few weeks in Nashville but will be available worldwide on Zoom. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm, by far, not a SMART recovery expert but can definitely guide you in the right direction in terms of expectation. They help me quite a bit and they're even kind of fun.
Put the plug on the jug. Admit you have a problem, & get to a meeting. That’s step one. That’s the hardest thing to do but once you do it then the war is over. You can do this, your worth saving.
I myself am a member of a 12 step fellowship and have found that it works for me as well countless others. At first I thought it was cultish I then stuck around and started to see that it was nothing like I thought.
“Get in where you fit in”
Look online or local social services, they will provide you with information/options for help.. a few of those options will be: Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Smart Recovery, Refuge Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, Detox centers as well treatment centers/recovery homes.
Get in where you fit in.
All it takes is a willingness and it starts with a desire..
Whatever it is that you choose to do do it with an open mind.
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I started going to meetings. Replace drinking with meetings. Talking to people.
It’s okay everybody does it there nothing to be embarrassed about just keep moving forward
Want though of drink just go meeting or talk with recovery . As long love yourself when want party they don’t care if u are super or weak when using so
I want you to know that you are not alone . I know that may sound like a catch phrase, but yesterday was my first day sober, today I joined this app, and your post was the first one that jumped out at me, and damn, I feel it. A few nights ago I had one of those embarrassing nights. I’m tired of feeling so sick of regret and shame. I think we are in the right place . 
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One day at a time. Go to meetings and meet some people who can help you.
AA and doing the 12 steps with a sponsor works