Emotion: shame
Problem: Alcohol Abuse
Situation: I've had a drinking problem for a few years now, and I know that I need to seek help now. I just am having a hard time finding the motivation to, and I'm having a hard time with being worried about being judged for my drinking and other addiction problems. I'm worried about how the counselors will see me, how others at a rehab will view me, and any one else that I have to share my story with. I'm ashamed of myself, my life, and the choices that i've made that have gotten me to this point in my life.

user: Hello, how are you?

assistant: Hi there, how are you feeling?

user: I'm alright, honestly I'm feeling rather ashamed. The reason for that and the problem that I'm facing is that I've had a drinking problem for quite a few years now, and I'm only 24 years old. Right now in my life I'm ready to seek help, but I'm having a lot of anxiety about it because I'm very worried about how others will judge me. I'm worried about how the counselors will see me, how others at a facility might view me, and any one else that I will have to share my story with when getting treatment and how they might view me. I'm ashamed of myself, my life, and the choices that I've made that have gotten me here and I guess my problem is that I just dont know how to get over these extreme anxieties and worries so that I can just finally make the step that I need so desperately and get help.

assistant: I am in a good position to help you as I am in the same situation. Please know you are not alone. I would definitely recommend seeking help sooner rather than later! Hello? Are you wanting to talk?

user: Yes of course I didn't hear it go off, my apologies. I really appreciate that, it really is helpful knowing that I'm not the only one who feels this way I really know that that's what I need to do, and I am trying my best to get over my fears and just do it ya know

assistant: What level of alcohol consumption do you have?

user: no matter how hard it seems, maybe it wont be when I actual do it

assistant: Trust me everyone will be very sympathetic :). Everyone there will be in the same place And the longer you keep drinking the more damage you are doing to yourself

user: and quite a bit, about half a gallon or more a day . And thank you, I really do appreciate your help. I know that and I know its time for me to better my life because its no way to live ya know. Id like to grow up and have a normal life (:

assistant: I am not sure how much half a gallon is to you ... I am in the UK and I know it differs between the US and UK :)

user: thank you, i do feel better about going now. I just dont know what to expect and it can be scary sometimes

assistant: You will be treated with respect at all times. You might even find that you make some new friends :) Ping :)

user: You're right, and that's what I probably need also is some friends who are in similar positions

assistant: I'd recommend online message boards

user: They'd understand my situation more, and be good influences

assistant: Anyway I hope I have been able to help and thank you for talking!

user: alright, I havent looked into those but thats a good idea. I definitely will tonight. Of course, you really have. I appreciate your advice, it really did help calm my mind about the whole situation. Thank you again (:

assistant: Most welcome! Can you press quit first as alas I can't do it from my end till you have

user: yes of course