I think I'm an alcoholic.?!
Question: I drink nightly, mostly with people, but sometimes by myself. I do it to make me feel happier. Any advice?
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Drinking is perfectly fine whether it's with others or by yourself. The important thing is to keep up your every day life. As long as you can hold a job, have relationships with people, and dont throw up blood, then you are NOT an alcoholic. Some people feel that even taking one drink is alcoholism, but those people are Baptists and should not be taken seriously.
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I lead a recovery program through my church called "Celebrate Recovery" look it up.
It will help you figure it all out.
Yeah.stop drinking. Yes, you are an alcoholic. At least you admit it, so go get help, or if you think you can help yourself, stop drinking. You need therapy, though, if you're drinking to get happy.
hey Do u Really want 2 stop ?
if yes Try Drinking a glass of milk evry time you have a crabing no beer only milk 100%
try 2 stay away from coca cola
good luck ! its 4 your good !!
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I would say you do have a problem. The good news about it is you realize you have a problem. Do you feel like you have to drink to live? If so, Alcoholics Anonymous can help you. If you don't need to drink to live, only you can control it. Nobody can force you to buy the alcohol and nobody can force you to drink it. Personal responsibility is huge in a matter like this.
the earlier you realize and start to deal with alcoholism, the better off you will be in the long run-- just like with anything, the longer you let it go on, the worse it becomes and the stronger the dependence becomes and then ultimately, the harder it is to break the cycle. start now while you have just started to wonder about this- look up AA meetings near you at www.alcoholics-anonymous.org I am not an alcoholic personally, but i have been to at least one AA meeting and I found it incredibly insightful and the people there all want to be each others support- its a beautiful community in most cases- also, I would suggest that if you have someone in particular in your life who may be feeling effected by your drinking, I would advise him/her to go to an AlAnon meeting where friends and familys of alcoholics can share their own struggles- best wishes and good luck!
Stop for one day. Then another. Keep going, prove to yourself if you can stop for one day you can stop for 30. See if you start to feel better, more rested, more healthy. Eventually you will begin to think differently and realize what a bad effect the alchohol was having. You don't say if you have had other problems, like relationship problems or legal problems, but those are likely to go away too. If you really have trouble quiting, find an AA meeting and go as often as you feel like drinking. Quiting drinking won't hurt you, it can only help, so try it out. By the way, you can hang out with your friends and just drink coffee or water. They might be uneasy at first, but they'll get used to it, and you'll start to realize how stupid they look when they're drunk. It is quite entertaining.
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I got to partying a lot after I had my 2nd kid, and at one point realized I'd be in a foul mood and "need a beer." THAT is when I stopped. If you do it to make you feel happier, then yes, you've drawn an addiction.
You're lucky enough to identify that, rather than deny and dismiss it.
Give all your alcoholic beverages to the first person to show up at your door. Start attending AA meetings immediately. Invest your time and energy in reading the books and working the steps. There are several, but I really enjoyed Courage To Change. I didn't go for drinking or drugs, I went for something completely unrelated, and the progress I made in my life was amazing.
If you are willing to do this stuff, then you also need to be willing to STOP, AND to dismiss anyone who will call you a party pooper or not support your decision to do so. On that note, I've had a problem with meth addiction, so I know all too well that sometimes you do have to sever all ties. If it's what is best for you, then it is what you need to do.
As with any addiction, alcoholism will ultimately end in loneliness, bitterness, and basically a pathetic life in general. If you don't do something about it NOW, then you WILL give up your life to it. Believe me, I know.
Drinking nightly, particularly by yourself, are both signs of an alcoholic. If you feel uncomfortable with how much you're drinking, then that makes it a problem, whether you are truly an alcoholic or not. Congratulations on taking the first step and asking for help! I would certainly look into going to AA meetings, but also consult your doctor. Alcoholism is a health problem like anything else, and your doctor should know about it. Plus, since you're doing this to "feel happier," an antidepressant may help, or your doctor may have other suggestions. Also, if you are involved in a religion, talk to your priest/minister/rabbi. They can offer a source of support, and there may be additional support groups at your church.
You should also talk to your friends and let them know you think you have a problem. Not only will you need them for emotional support, but if they're the ones you usually drink around, then they will need to become your "enforcers" to keep you from drinking. And it may be helpful for you, esp. at first, if they don't drink around you.
Just remember two things:
1. Just take things one day at a time. You may not be successful in stopping to drink the first try, and that's okay. Don't give up if you regress some, and don't beat yourself up about it. Some may not agree with me, but I say that like many smokers, you may not be able to stop "cold turkey." You may have to slowly cut back on your drinking over time. Or, if you've really been drinking heavily, you may need to go into some type of detox center. This is another reason why I suggested earlier consulting your doctor.
And certainly don't be afraid to reward yourself for your successes! Do something nice for yourself after one week sober, then one month sober, and so on. After all, you'll be saving some money by not spending all of that money on alcohol!
2. Be sure not to start any other unhealthy addictions to replace your alcohol. Being an alcoholic isn't healthy, but it's not healthy to start smoking, using illicit drugs, or even simply overeating. If you do that, you won't really be solving the problem, just replacing one addiction for another.
Again, going to AA and talking to others will help you deal with these and other issues. Best of luck in dealing with these issues, and as someone who does have faith in God, my prayers will be with you.
I have a mother who has drank since I was little and i'm 21 and she is still drinking. I know it hurts me when she does it. So don't do it so often for yourself. And if you can't do it for yourself think of someone you love or care about and do it for them. Good luck!
FIRST SIGN: Denial
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