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Question

I would say that i have been drinking heavily for the past 5 to 7 years. Often i drink 5+ days in a week, not always to the point of intoxication, but i can drink 4 or 5 beers without being drunk. SOmetimes if a couple days go by, and i havent had any beer i get really bad shakes, my fine motor skills dont work and its visible to other people. I am a 25 year old female, and i am also very athletic. i work out about 3 days a week (with weights, jump rope, yoga) and I alwyas take the stairs/walk every where i go. I am very active.

do i have a problem with alcohol?

Answer 1

yes you have problem with alcohol. seek medical help. join alcoholics anonymous. good luck. cheers!

Answer 2

I'm not a doctor but it seems like it is very possible you do have a problem and you are noticing it based on your question. Your body is use to having a certain amount of alcohol in its system and when you take that away your body lets you know it hence the shakes. If you go to your doctor and explain to them what you are experiencing they may tell you the options you have and give you more information on what it is you are experiencing. Being very active is great but the heavy alcohol consumption over a long period of time can be very damaging to your body and cancel out your attempts at a healthy lifestyle. The good thing is you are questioning your drinking habits instead of ignoring them and possibly letting it get worse.

Answer 3

Do you really have to ask? Recommend max value per day is like 1 glass of wine or two beers. It sounds like it's habitual for you. Talk to your doctor about the shakes and motor skills. I'm sure he will tell you to cut back. It's great that you workout. Your helping your body there but then hurting it with the amount you drink. If you feel like you have to have it to function then you are an alcoholic. Look into AA. Good luck.

Answer 4

If your alcohol consumption is affecting your social/professional life, seek help. If not, I wouldn't worry too much about it. As long as your not hurting anyone with your drinking (which seems to be within normal, controlable limits) and it does not have any impact upon your financial situation you're probably ok. I'm a frequent drinker as well, and I run a very successful company, along with being an avid athlete. My doctor advised me that so long as I do not feel that my consumptive habits are interfering with my work, I should be ok, since all of us cope with stress in various ways and this is once of them. The only time to worry is when your drinking begins to take precedence over the other things in your life. My best advice is to talk with your healthcare provider about it and analyse your situation to make sure.

Answer 5

Sounds like you're developing a problem with alcohol, but there is good news: you've noticed early, there should be no need for a medical detox.

Most people who realize they have a problem quit or learn to moderate, up to 80% according to "The Harvard Mental Health Letter".

Avoid treatment and AA, participation in those things can follow you when you job hunt or look for insurance.

AA will tell you that you're an alcoholic, you will be an alcoholic for life, you're powerless over your "disease", and only they can save you. Many get worse in AA (I did), if they relapse, they tend to drink harder and for longer periods of time. It's like someone on a diet who has a sliver of cake figures the diet is blown and goes on to eat the whole thing.

You'll have a bit of uncomfort, but you're young, healthy, and strong from the sound of things; now you just need to make the decision to stop or at least slow down.

You might try "Rational Recovery" by Jack Trimpey, it's available at many public libraries or check out his website: http://www.rational.org/ . I find Trimpey a bit too dogmatic for my tastes, but many swear by his method.

When I quit, I mainly used online support, and got help for depression.

Answer 6

I think you know you do, you are just looking for validation or for someone to say you don't. You know you do. In your heart and in your mind you understand that you have a problem and it has to be dealt with. I would start attending AA meetings as soon as possible. You are very healthy otherwise, why cut your life short by drinking when you can have a very full and healthy life if you stop. Find a counselor in your area. If you cant afford one, the community health center in your area will usually provide free counseling and don't forget - AA!!
Good luck sweetie.

Answer 7

Activity and physical health doesn't determine if you are an alcoholic. Alcoholism is a disease, not a personal disorder. Please seek help, as obviously you are concerned about it, or you wouldn't have posted it here. You can get better, and you can have a fulfilling life without the booze. I have been there, and there is a better life waiting for you past the bottle. Good luck!

Answer 8

Yes. Hydrate your body and decrease the drinking to none. Your body will eventually lose out at the rate you are going. Seek help if you can not do it your self. Increase your physical activity so you do not substitute food for beer.

Answer 9

You better see a doctor right away. The shaking comes before delirium tremens. I think that is what is called. You will see spiders and snakes and many other freaky things crawling all over your body. You will be totally freaked out when this happens.
This will be far worse than a BAD ACID TRIP!

Answer 10

Yes. You already feel that you do or you would not have asked the question. You are in fairly good health so quit drinking while you are ahead. Good Luck

Answer 11

yes. please dont drink. You seem like an outgoing young lady. If you keep on being active you'll live for a LONG time. long enough to see your great grandchildren graduate. Now, dont you want that? Or do you want to die early because of a stupid accident or a serious health issue??