how does one balance the other?
2006-11-16 13:05:52 · 6 answers · asked by elliepenelly 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
what you are is a functional alcoholic. but an alcoholic nonetheless. first ask yourself if this is the way that you want to live your life? is it worth the headache to work for the drink? do you have to hide the fact that you drink? do you feel uncomfortable that others know you drink? if you truly want to stop, the first step to recovery is to admit that you have a problem. you next step is to find a reliable source to help you stop; whether it's a true friend or a reputable AA program. your drinking may be keeping you from a good promotion, an upgrade in life or it may be keeping you from reaching out to someone who really needs you to be there for them. step up, give it up, and live on. good luck. God will be with you.
2006-11-16 13:28:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's prolly compensating behavior...to make up for one thing they do another...maybe it's just me but I notice alcoholic types seem to get the highest paying jobs in construction etc....what I don't understand is why society accepts this standard because clearly these people are compensating and the standard of construction is seriously lacking...I'm in bldg. maintenance and the current bldg. I'm working in is only 5 years old and the roof has leaked since it has been built...I worked in a bldg. that was less than two years old and it had internal plumbing leaks because of clear poor construction...they vented an ac drain line in an interior wall and butted the end flush w/ the interior side of the walls sheetrock causing $40,000 worth of damage...lucky the bldg. was under warranty...this was just one of the two major oversites at this property which was a Hilton Garden Inn btw...people turn a blind eye to these issues......btw I was actually fired from this property for "reasons unknown"...
2006-11-16 21:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say anything to defend their drink. They think if they can work the next day then they are not an alcoholic. All addictions are due to illusion of who we really are. We use the addiction to cover our pain due to illusion. for more information on how to be free of all misery go to http://www.stephen-knapp.com for universal truth and spirituality (self realization)
2006-11-16 21:13:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the drinking doesn't affect their ability to earn money or their productiveness then they think they are not alcoholics.
2006-11-16 21:10:14 · answer #4 · answered by bobbalou27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High tolerance
2006-11-16 21:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by Bean counter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice makes perfect!
2006-11-16 21:14:12 · answer #6 · answered by DrVodka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋