Anon post:
"I need advice on a rather serious but unusual problem.
I have a major drinking problem and by that I don't mean alcoholism, I mean I hardly ever drink fluids of any sort. I've tried loads of different techniques to get myself to drink i.e. always having a drink at hand, getting people to remind/encourage me to drink, forcing myself to drink etc. and nothing works. Drinking even small amount makes me feel physically sick but I think it's psychological and that a lot of it is down to my self-destructive behaviours (I know not drinking is damaging my body and I kinda like it, although I know damaged kidneys etc. is no bundle of laughs). Sorry I know how stupid this sounds.
Does anyone have any other ideas I could try? I would mention it to a professional but I don't know who would listen and take it seriously, it's not a case of not drinking I think it's more psychological! I am so confused and at a loss, it's been going on months (maybe even years) and I seem to be alone with it. Sorry for a pathetic post, any help/advice would be gratefully appreciated! Thank you!"