What is Alcoholism

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My doctor told me I had to seriously cut back on my drinking.Let's see.I did not drink at all during my pregnancy which was 19 years ago.The longest I have gone without a drink may be 1 week because of money.I'm a tequila,goldsloger&yager,beer some wine,martell,brandy rum,vodka girl. Not at one time mind you.I started out with just needing help getting to sleep.Then it escalated when I had life problems,boy did life happen.So because I'm on some heavy duty antibiotics for this bacteria in my stomach NO ETOH at all or I would be very,very sick.So I went to the american legion(I also quit smoking)they were have a draw.You pay $1 to sign the book if your number is drawn you win the pot.If you are signed in and are there you get it all.If you are signed in and you are not there then you only get half.The pot is up to $2900.No on won so the pot keeps building and the reason for the draw is to bring people in and you have to be a member.So moving on,I had 2 cups of decaf with whipped cream you should have seen the bartender when I asked for coffee.Then she wanted to play around and tease me and I let her know quickly I quit smoking and no etoh cause of a bug in my stomach and I am not having a good nite.She laughed it off(she's a recovering alcoholic)and wanted to keep teasing me.So I raised my voice a little and said I told I quit smoking I can't have any alcohol give the coffee before I come behind that gawddamn bar.She said Well and with a smile on my face extra whipcream please.So after 2 cups I had enough I started wondering what else I could have because it was 2 hours to the draw.I needed to get out of the house I had been so sick.So anyway,Hot chocolate with whipcream,is the drink for me.I haven't had that in years.So that's my story.
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Reply #1 - 07/06/08  11:10pm
" welcome! remember me? this is devon and we talked about the origin of my name. this is a great site for support. many of our members have quit smoking in addition to the not drinking thing. the best thing about being on this board is we have folks from all walks of life on here. i know of a doctor, a therapist, a pharmacist and just about anything you can think of in the world of people. btw, we crave sugar when we stop drinking because alcohol metabolizes into sugar in the liver. sugar is great for deterring cravings. sure glad you decided to join us. "
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Reply #2 - 07/06/08  11:21pm
" hi there,i am janet,alcoholic/addict.just continue to share.... "
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Reply #3 - 07/06/08  11:23pm
" Welcome and if you can quit smoking, I believe you can quit drinking. You can find some great people here for support and to help. And maybe have some fun too. I know I look like a professional shrink, but I'm just an amateur. I've been told, when I woke up, that I escaped from a booby hatch, whatever that is...

Welcome! "
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Reply #4 - 07/06/08  11:29pm
" Good luck to you and welcome aboard. if you need a little help along the way I would be more than happy to hwlp you along. Just send a message. "
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Reply #5 - 07/06/08  11:36pm
" OK Dan, but I always think, if I could quit drinking, I could surely quit smoking......
NOT! :(
Maybe it's more acceptable to look like an idiot (smoking) than act like one (drinking.)

Or is that just another form of denial?

Never mind, I know exACTLY why I don't quit smoking and it's because I don't WANT to.
You must have the WANT in order to get the QUIT. "
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Reply #6 - 07/06/08  11:37pm
" It may be too early to tell if you are an alcoholic.

The important thing to remember is that alcoholism is a progressive disease. If you are drinking more now then ever before, you are the path headed in that direction. "
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Reply #7 - 07/06/08  11:43pm
" Welcome to the board.

It sounds like you did well in the bar - someone was trying make you angry, but you didn't smoke, drink, or open up a can of whoop ass. "
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Reply #8 - 07/07/08  1:29am
" Welcome to the site. You are one strong woman, ETOH and cig. at once. You can borrow my wonder woman avatar, you deserve her, or we can look for a superwoman one for you. Hope your stomach bug is better. Keep being strong sister! "
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Reply #9 - 07/07/08  9:54am
" Hi, welcome--I'm pretty new here at this group, too. :) "
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Reply #10 - 07/07/08  9:59am
" welcome to all the newcomers here brave enough to tell some things about themselves............ not sure when i even posted here......... anyway........ welcome........enjoy and learn..... "
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