Alcohol problem?

Anonymous

Alcohol problem?

Hi IM’s

I’m quite disgusted and disappointed in myself for what I did but I just don’t know how else to feel.

I went overseas just recently by myself and went out and drank so much that I blacked out and don’t actually remember what happened that night to a certain point. I remember kissing a guy and waking up alone in my hotel room that morning (I know for certain that no one came back to the room with me).

I am on the mini pill (because I can’t take the combined pill) but am now 3 weeks late for my period. I messaged the guy that I kissed and asked if we had sex and he told me yes. I don’t remember this at all! I asked him if he used protection but he still hasn’t replied. I am so scared because I was so stupid, I have done a pregnancy test but came out negative. I’m about to go to the doctors to get a full STI check and also pregnancy test done as well just in case.

I don’t know what I’m asking exactly but with the guilt of my stupidity, I’m starting to think whether I have an issue with alcohol? I’m recently single (about 5 months, I was with my ex for 8 years) and have drank to the excess on a number of occasions over the last few months without purposely doing so but this has scared the crap out of me!

Posted in:  Life Lessons, Self Care, Health & Wellbeing

8 Replies

Anonymous

Could your drink have been spiked? If you were so drunk it would have been hard to get to your room by yourself?

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Anonymous

I have blacked out like this on a few occasions where I haven’t remembered getting home after drinking so much? So not sure if my drink was spiked?

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Anonymous

If you feel like it's a problem, it's a problem!
Your best bet is to discuss all this with your gp, they'll be able to get the ball rolling with support services etc.

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Anonymous

I don't think you have a problem with alcohol. I think you are reacting to a breakup... Either devastated or elated and over compensating. Pull back. Beware. If you are pregnant, evaluate your options and then get on board with the decision you make. Don't beat yourself up. FYI, with so much going on, you could also just be irregular. If so, thank your lucky stars, and reevaluate your choices going forward. Xxx

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Anonymous

Please don’t feel that way! What’s disgusting is that someone would actually take advantage of you in that state!

But moving forward go and see someone GP or psychologist talk this out see why it is your drinking so heavily! We can be really good at hiding our inner feelings to ourselves!

Take care of you lovely!!

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Anonymous

I just wanted to ask if you are OK?

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Anonymous

In my experience, lack of memory while drinking has more to do with tiredness than alcohol.

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Anonymous

Yes you have a problem. This was your wake up call. Don’t feel guilt or shame. Accept it happened and now you can do something about it.

Tell your GP everything. They can refer you to a psychologist and/or drug n alcohol counselor. They will help you find other ways to cope, and to deal with your grief (of losing the relationship and whatever else the breakup has triggered)

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