I Think I'm Becoming An Alcoholic

[MrDawn]

What do I do?

I thought about changing the topic title to I'm thinking about becoming an alcoholic. But you know how it is. You can't just have one drink while you're out with friends. But I feel its kind of becoming an issue now since I'm not just drunk on the weekends anymore. Every night from work, well, I have to drink with my dinner or my supper or when I watch tv or video games. Some times I don't realize I was drunk until the next day when I wake up.

Reason being, my girl friend told me that I have a problem and that's why I decided to start this topic.

 

[Jazzy]

If you’re ready to admit you have a drinking problem, you’ve already taken the first step. It takes tremendous strength and courage to face alcohol abuse and alcoholism head on. Reaching out for support is the second step.

Here is an excellent website packed with very useful information.

 

[DrLeftover]

If you lose self control in the matter, whether we are talking about potato chips, marijuana, chocolate, or booze, then "Houston, we have a problem."

You have to take control of the situation and say, "I've had enough" and walk away.

For most people, "I'll have just one more" doesn't work, because one more turns into seven more, and seven more eventually turns into a night in the ER.

If you can not say, "I've had enough" and mean it, then maybe you need to Take The Pledge and become one of those Teetotaler's who go around preaching about the evils of Demon Rum. Or, Demon Donuts. Or, whatever.

 

[Dee]

You have to take control of the situation and say, "I've had enough" and walk away.

This, I find for many people, is difficult to do on their own. They may realize they have had enough, but a realization and knowledge is different than actually doing something about it. It's when you do not have the power to stop on your own that you need to seek professional help. And that is my recommendation. Be it a trusted authority, colleague, parent, sibling, therapist--whatever works for you.

 

[Raven]

Usually there is an underlying problem. Like for me I have a big issue in my past that I can't move on from. I don't have people to talk to so I drink. People don't understand, but it's the way I am, I can't talk to family and I feel I can't speak to someone professional. I'm trapped, and booze is my escape for a few hours.

 

[Nebulous]

I would think a constant and endless hangover would be motivation to cut down. Nobody wants to feel shitty 24/7. I hear some people don't get hangovers though.

Anyway, I hope you can sort the problem and get past it.

 

[Raven]

If you drink like an alcoholic, you probably aren't likely to get a hangover. Works the same way as a Hair of the Dog.

 

[DrLeftover]

If you drink like an alcoholic, you probably aren't likely to get a hangover.  Works the same way as a Hair of the Dog.

Which is a myth.

 

[Raven]

Depends who you talk to, works for me if I can face it. And works for my friends.

 

[~KAGE-008]

I would think a constant and endless hangover would be motivation to cut down. Nobody wants to feel shitty 24/7. I hear some people don't get hangovers though.

Anyway, I hope you can sort the problem and get past it.

I say the same here.

 

[Jazzy]

What do I do?

Have you decided what you're going to do?

 

[+paradox]

instead of drinking, make love to your woman...

 

[seasidemike]

The reality it this, if you are becoming aware of this issue, then it is probably even worse than you think it is, so never mind 'might becoming' an alcoholic, you most likey are one and should defiantly get help before you start losing the one you love over it.

 

[MrDawn]

What do I do?

Have you decided what you're going to do?

I've been working on this and I've had a lot of success. No lie. Its easy for me to stop probably than it is for the other person. I haven't gotten the urge and I've been sticking with milk and soda. I also decided to change my user name and avatar as to not remind myself of drinking. I guess if we like too much of something, it can begin to rule over our personal lives. I'd like to give my thanks to all of you for your thoughts and advise. They have helped me more than you will know. Gratitude.

 

[Jazzy]

What do I do?

Have you decided what you're going to do?

I've been working on this and I've had a lot of success. No lie. Its easy for me to stop probably than it is for the other person. I haven't gotten the urge and I've been sticking with milk and soda. I also decided to change my user name and avatar as to not remind myself of drinking. I guess if we like too much of something, it can begin to rule over our personal lives. I'd like to give my thanks to all of you for your thoughts and advise. They have helped me more than you will know. Gratitude.

So very happy to hear this and congratulations. I like your new username and avatar too!

 

[Elvira]

Glad to hear that you've been drinking milk instead and etc! Very good job!!

 

[Nebulous]

What do I do?

Have you decided what you're going to do?

I've been working on this and I've had a lot of success. No lie. Its easy for me to stop probably than it is for the other person. I haven't gotten the urge and I've been sticking with milk and soda. I also decided to change my user name and avatar as to not remind myself of drinking. I guess if we like too much of something, it can begin to rule over our personal lives. I'd like to give my thanks to all of you for your thoughts and advise. They have helped me more than you will know. Gratitude.

Awesome! Glad to hear it.

 

[MrDawn]

Thanks everyone.

 

[Raven]

It's not easy for an alchy to stop. But that aside I'm glad you stopped at the point you did because it could have got much worse. Believe me. :/

 

[MrDawn]

It's not easy for an alchy to stop.  But that aside I'm glad you stopped at the point you did because it could have got much worse.  Believe me. :/

I get urges some times. But its not to the point where its unbearable. I'm glad I stopped before I could get worse.