I have addictions I don’t know how to handle?
I’m only 19 but I think I’m an alcoholic. And I love sex but when I get drunk— hormones takes over and I get horny. So I’m also addicted to sex. And I can’t go to an AA meeting because I don’t have transportation and I’m embarrassed. And if I keep drinking.. I’ll keep having sex and just stay addicted to both.. but I drink to keep me happy because my life is almost complete ****. The only happiness I have is my son who I get shamed for having in the first place. I have nobody. I had severe depression since 9th grade and now I have postpartum depression too and stress from not being able to handle myself because I always want to drink..
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Having sex when you drink is not an addiction, if it were a lot of us would be considered addicts. Alcohol reduces our inhibitions and causes us to make bad decisions, hence a lot of people have sex with people they wouldn't normally associate with. If you think you're having a drinking problem then talk to someone about it. Start by talking to your Dr. Have you checked to find out where AA meetings are held in your area? They often have them at different times. You can't take a bus or ride a bike?
Look up the number for Social Services and give them a call. Ask to speak to a social worker and tell them your story. The more details you can give them the better they can help you. Ask if they will come to your home to interview you in greater detail. Once their evaluation is complete ask them what options they can offer you to reach your goal.
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I would find a Fresh Start program or Community Help Center and ask if they can provide transportation to AA meetings. Sometimes you can reach out to the holding the AA meetings and they will ask if anyone travels around where you live to pick you up on the way. I would stop drinking if it makes you have sex when you get drunk. Not sure if your using protection but when your drunk you may notice you do not think straight and may slip up one time and have all sorts of disease that even bleach will not cure.
I would suggest you see a therapist. You have a number of issues - including depression - and it will take a while to sort through it all and get you on the right track. Realize that you are not the only person with kinds of issues.
As far as transportation - there are options for counseling that can be done on the phone or online.