Hello, i’m 21 and new to recovery. it’s hard for

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hello, i’m 21 and new to recovery. it’s hard for me to admit i have a problem with alcohol…. i noticed i’ve been gaining weight and feel less motivated throughout the day. i’m looking for support and motivation to kick my addiction. it’s hard for me because i am a psychology major, so i know i have a serious problem but don’t really know how to fix things…

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Well my dear, you will now learn how to fix things. Job one...start by being 100% honest with yourself and everybody else. The rest will easily follow. It's actually surprising to see the results and gratifying and uplifting. You start to feel proud and eventually you will stand tall and begin to carry yourself with confidence and glory. If you fail you will feel the set back and pain. Pay attention when this happens. It's very spiritual. You begin to get it. Now go do this girl!

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to be honest, i don’t know how to admit i have a problem to my loved ones…. i have admitted this to myself months ago, but i struggle to tell others.

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regardless, kim, thank you for being the first person to respond to me. you have given me so much hope

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Wow, great stuff Kim. What she said…….

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Hi Adaline! Congratulations on realizing you have a problem, that’s a huge step! My suggestion is to get plugged into some kind of recovery community, there are SO many options. A few: AA, Women for Sobriety, Smart Recovery, The Luckiest Club, She Recovers. All of these communities offer meetings and support. Some offer specific guidelines on how to work on your recovery, others give suggestions on things to incorporate into your life to support your recovery. My final suggestion is to try everything, take every suggestion into consideration. For many of us it takes a combination of things to stay sober. Good luck and reach out if you want to talk to someone!

#7

It’s tough to give up at your young age. Don’t compare your problem to others. You don’t have to have consequences to quit. Alcohol is bad for everyone. Alcohol is high in sugar which is problematic. Try to avoid sugar and get your steps in for weight control. Enjoy life sober.