Do i have a drinking problem?

Question

I pretty much drink everyday. I still go to work and take care of my responsibilities but it always makes me feel like crap in the morning but i still do it that night. I recently lost my sister and cant seem to find other ways to cope. Help me

Answer 1

First, I'd like to say that I am sorry for your loss. I, also, think you should go to a doctor. He may be able to put you on antidepressants or something. Yes, You could very well be or develop into an alcoholic soon. I don't think it is worth that.. There is nothing wrong with asking for help. Good luck to you.

Answer 2

Just because you go to work and take care of your responsibilities does not mean you aren't an alcoholic. There are many 'functioning alcoholics'.

If you have to drink that much, you need to get help from a 12 step program like AA. There you will find others that have the same problem and will support you. I am sure your family will be relieved when you get the help you need.

Coping with the death of your sister through grief counseling is very helpful. I am sorry for your loss.

As a person who lost a family member to a drunk driver, I will say you are playing Russian Roulette with your life and the lives of others. Don't play that game any longer, get help today. You won't be sorry.

Answer 3

Yes, you do have a drinking problem. The solution? Face it, get help, change it, and move on.

I'm so sorry you lost your sister, I cannot imagine the depth of pain that must cause you. Would she want you to drink every day and eventually get to the point of not even being helpful to those you love? If you don't stop, this could happen, and I think your sister would be very very sad about that. I don't know if you ever talk to her in your heart, but maybe you could ask her to pray for you and help you find a better way to cope.

Answer 4

I don't think it is a problem if 1) it doesn't impair your ability to be a positive member of society such as working and taking care of your responsibilities, and 2) you can live without having a drink. The reason you feel like "crap" in the morning is a combination of dehydration and a depletion of minerals and vitamins, especially B vitamins.

If a person ate beans every night and felt gassy the next morning, but still went about life normally and didn't flatulate in public and offend anyone, would they have a bean eating problem?

But to cope with the loss of a loved one, don't think of the fact they are gone, think of the good memories instead.

Answer 5

From my plenitude of knowledge and experience dealing with problem drinkers is that if drinking affects your life. then yes. if you feel you need to drink regularly. then yes. if you use it to cope. then yes. if others comment on the amount. then yes. When I was in my early 20's I felt the need to drink often and a lot as a social thing to do. Now I am 34 and see that for me personally I have found more enjoyment and meaning in life by getting connected with life. I hope that you find the strength to learn the skills to cope with your loss as life is not easy and it (at the risk of sounding pessimistic) is inevitable that more challenges are ahead as there are with everyone and the ability to cope will only be harder if old untended to issues still linger. Good luck.

Answer 6

Yes you do have a drinking problem. First indication: You ask the question. second indication: you do it despite it's making you sick. Third indication: you do it to cope with emotions.
Not all alcoholics are drunks. some are even able to maintain a normal routine for a time. An alcoholic is someone who has become dependent upon alcohol. I think you may have become dependent upon alcohol to numb your fellings of loss. Find a therapist ASAP. You now need to deal withat least 2 problems: alcohol dependency and your grief. If you do get help soon your problems will contiue to compound.

Answer 7

If you feel that you NEED to drink in order to get through the day, then, yes, you do have a problem. Losing a loved one is difficult. There are support groups out there to help you through all this. Talk to a mental health worker in your area; they may be able to help you or refer you to a support group. You really need to do something now before you fall into a deeper state of depression and have it control you.

Answer 8

im sorry to hear about the loss of your sister..but honey...like you said drinking makes you feel like crap..so why make yourself feel worse:???...i drink mostly everyday too..so im thinkin i have a problem but i also think that i am young(19)..and that i will eventually lose my taste for alchohol..and my b/f drinks way to much..he tells me that it takes his problems away...which i think is kinda where you are at..you dont care or worry about anything you are just in a drunken state where you feel kinda free of any troubles that you have...but thats only temporary honey..its only making your problems much worse...i hope i havnt offended you in any way..i dont even know you and i feel bad i dont want you to do this to yourself...the best thing that i can tell you is to pray...whether you believe in god or not...just talk in your head tell him how you feel ask him for help..you can talk to your sister as well and she will here you..get everything off of your chest..and dont be ashamed of anything...im sure your sister does not want you to be like this..i wish you the best, your in my prayers..feel free to email me sunisshining256@yahoo

Answer 9

Cut down on the drinking.

I would go to a doc or something and ask them what you can do or take to get you in a better mood.

Answer 10

sorry about your sister .. but you need to stop drinking asap