What is Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a powerful craving for alcohol which often results in the compulsive consumption of alcohol, an addiction. The cause of this craving is heavily debated, but the most ...
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Hi everyone.
I don't know where to start or even if im worthy enough to post on this support group. On a basic level...I drink. I have drank since I was 17 (28 now). There have been times when I have "been on the wagon" and not drank for a few weeks, a few months when I was pregnant. The majoroity of the time I drink every night and it is 1-3 bottles of wine, sometimes I can't remember going to bed. Most of the time I don't think it's a problem. My husband says that I do drink to much but he doesnt think im an alcholic. I don't get craving for drink but in a split second after I put my kids to bed im having a drink before I realise what Im doing. I have never drank in moderation, since I started my main objective is to get drunk, i wouldn't know how to moderate my drinking.....my friend once said to me I have an 'all or nothing personality! Im looking for support and advice...im so lost at the moment. Posted on 10/10/08, 07:10 am |
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Worthy? Of course you're worthy. We are all a bunch of screw-ups on this forum - at least I am. There are people who have been sober for years and others who are struggling through their first few days. Some of us relapse now and then, but we come here for support in the hopes of dealing with this demon.
So welcome! Stay on board and respond to some of the posts on the main board. You'll make many friends and get good advice 
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Welcome to the show !! LOL
If you sometimes think drinking is not a problem, then there must be "sometimes" when you do. It became a problem for me when I could not control that 1st drink. One was never enough.
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I don't think I have a problem either but my family specially my dad says I do and by the way he's a recovering alcoholic been sober for 30 years. He decided he wanted to quit when I was born. I stared drinking when I was 17 too and am 30 now but I don't drink 3 bottles if wine everyday (that's a lot) I drink about an average of 30 beers a week. Is that beeing an alcoholic?
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You sound like you are in a very similar situation to myself, partner thinks I drink too much but not an alchoholic. Most of the time I function pretty well with it and only rarely in trouble with it. Recently, though, I just failed a liver funtion test for a Russian work visa, so I have to stop for work. I am planning to stop tomorow. Maybe we can help each other through the first wee while.
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HEY!!
Welcome -- we are glad that you are here. If you hang around you may find that we are like kind. We support each other.
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Welcome Lynz. I dont think anyone outside ourselves can truly determine what our issues are. This is between you and God imo. Listen to others in recovery and see if you hear your story. I think that may be a good place to start figuring this out. YOu can find recovery stories here, on the web and at AA meetings. Be well.
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It sounds like you do, in fact, have a "drinking problem" in that you find yourself asking a bunch of drunks for advice. My suggestion, as someone who struggles with the oh-so-important question of, Am I, Or Am I Not, an alcoholic, is: go to a few aa meetings, ones held at different times and at different places (if possible). You don't need to be a confirmed drunk to go to a meeting, but I can guarantee that you will find something useful, and possibly applicable, in each and every meeting if you're open to listening.
All the best, Chris
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You have a problem, somtimes you just need to hear it, I know I did
Good luck
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ynz28,
As of today, I just joined the support group. Reading your thoughts was like reading my own biography. I also drink but only in the evening while I am cooking supper and waiting for my husband to come home. I start at 4:30 pm and stop with dinner, but still it was only a glass at first now it is up to a bottle. In 2003, I married an Australian and immigrated here. It was very difficult for me to get adjusted and was so lonely at times and I think that is what I do to compensate for my lonliness and boredom. I am asking for strength and support in trying to stop this bad habit which is taking over my life. LizU
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Of course you're worthy, welcome to DS. Your story sounds very familiar, I loved my wine. It's easy for us to tell ourselves we don't have a problem if it's "just wine," but for me that wasn't all. Have you tried AA? You're welcome to go if you're not sure but think you might have a problem.
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