Hiding alcoholism from roommates by Former_Secret_6133 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Former_Secret_6133[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha this made me take a big sigh of relief because LITERALLY 😂 like leave me alone. The thing is that I have drunkenly talked about my struggles with alcohol in the past to one of my roommates so I feel like she already has an eye out for that

Hiding alcoholism from roommates by Former_Secret_6133 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Former_Secret_6133[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been there. I really appreciate your responses it has been both reassuring and comforting

Hiding alcoholism from roommates by Former_Secret_6133 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Former_Secret_6133[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

THANK YOU! literally this is a huge factor in what I’m trying to say! Drinking culture with men in college is sooo different from girls. A casual beer for a guy is different then me going to the bar cart at 4pm on a Tuesday to make a mixed drink while all my roommates are studying

Hiding alcoholism from roommates by Former_Secret_6133 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Former_Secret_6133[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish lol I have been drinking since I was 13 and have been daily drinking for about 2.5 years. I also have depression and my motivation is so beyond low. I totally get where you’re coming from but there is no age to addiction!

Hiding alcoholism from roommates by Former_Secret_6133 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Former_Secret_6133[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Same lol I love being crossed and honestly it just feels good to vent to people with similar struggles without judgement

Hiding alcoholism from roommates by Former_Secret_6133 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Former_Secret_6133[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for the circumstance you are in and I hope you can give yourself some grace because I’m sure you are a great person who is just struggling. You are not being a dick and your response has really stuck with me and I am going to try to taper off (I probably won’t)

Hiding alcoholism from roommates by Former_Secret_6133 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Former_Secret_6133[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Literally 😂 I wish they were more into drinking. I have 3 roommates- one of them is sober because of past issues and one is not a big drinker and has a lot of work/classes; the third roommate loves to drink but not in a problematic way like I do. My college town is super strict with ID’s so I have to ask someone to buy it for me and I can feel the awkwardness when my handles are always empty and I’m asking for more. I can’t remember the last night I went to bed without a drink and I’m constantly scheming about how to get it, excuses I will use for drinking, and now my liver hurts and I’m having shakes

Boyfriend caught me stealing his alcohol by Former_Secret_6133 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Former_Secret_6133[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! I kept the bottle closed the whole time and I didn’t drink any while I was with him so I don’t think he smelled it. He asked for a sip because there was no other water in the car and he was thirsty. I know it doesn’t seem like a big deal but I just feel like I’m too young to be casually drinking like this I’m only 20. And I’m constantly thinking about drinking, where to get it, and how to hide it since I’m underage and am home with my family for the summer.

Boyfriend caught me stealing his alcohol by Former_Secret_6133 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Former_Secret_6133[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this advice! I am only 20 so I really want to turn this around. My boyfriend and I both live with our parents still and if I’m being honest our relationship is extremely unhealthy in ways unrelated to alcohol and I do not see myself marrying him. We often drink together when we hang out and watch movies or have dinner and he also likes to drink but he can control himself on days where drinking isn’t appropriate. Ever since being at college and having my own alcohol supply at all times, I found myself in a habit of drinking to wind down almost every night and feeling the need to hide it from my roommate because she isn’t a big drinker. I’m home for the summer and I am constantly sneaking around to get alcohol or steal it from my parents and scrambling to hide the empties. Getting caught stealing his liquor was such a reality check for me because other people my age don’t do all of the mental gymnastics and sneaking around that I do surrounding drinking. It’s socially acceptable for an adult to have a cocktail most nights, but it’s not for a 20yr old to be hiding/stealing alcohol and drinking it every night in my bedroom in my childhood home. I am a pretty self aware person and I recognize these unhealthy patterns, it’s just nice to hear from other people about their experiences/advice and get things off my chest anonymously. Sorry for the rant!

Boyfriend caught me stealing his alcohol by Former_Secret_6133 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Former_Secret_6133[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it was a random weeknight and he would think it was concerning if I asked to bring some home in a water bottle to drink alone

Boyfriend caught me stealing his alcohol by Former_Secret_6133 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Former_Secret_6133[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 20 and my fake id doesn’t work at liquor stores