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Hi Milosh, it sounds like you're going through a hard time right now. We want to check that you're ok and have the support you need, and put you in touch with some helpful services like Lifeline (13 11 14). We have sent you an email with contact details of other services too.

I’m also a recovering alcoholic myself- nearly 3 years sober. It’s been a struggle at times, but I reached out and got help. It’s not shameful in anyway to ask for help, if you really want to change and make a better life for yourself. I could only give one habit up at a time, and because drinking was affecting my life the most, it was the first problem I tackled. I have a great counsellor and I listened and tried lots of things, and if one thing didn’t work, I tried something else. I just didn’t give up on myself. I’m going to try to quit smoking, and I’m arming myself. Keep trying mate.