"Helped me to break the cycle"

I was really struggling with alcohol use. I was drinking up to 40 units in one day. I'd wake up with anxiety and wanting to commit suicide. Then I'd drink alcohol again to escape the feelings. It was a cycle of using alcohol to cope with my life which would then make it worse and lead me to need more. I felt trapped and ready to let go.

My worker Lilly really helped me to break the cycle and understand the effects and consequences of my drinking. She showed me what my future would be like if I continued and she helped support me in my journey to stop. I got discharged recently and it's been over a month since I got black out drunk. I am now able to drink and still get drunk more safely and I've learnt how to stop when I've had enough. My overall mental health has improved as well due to less anxiety from the alcohol. I still struggle and get the thoughts and urges sometimes but through three stars I've been given better coping strategies and I'm confident I'll be able to help my-self if I ever felt I was slipping again. I really thank you for your support