does it make me an alcoholic?

Question

every day since november 23rd i have been drinking really heavy and im so moody untill i have had a drink does this make me an alcoholic? i dont drink untill about 6pm

the 23rd was my mums birthday so we had a party! i also have depression

Answer 1

Don't listen to some of these people- there idiots but the rest know exactly what they're talking about. As someone who has been involved with an alcoholic, had a drug problem and gone through major depression I can only hope that your family and friends don't see you take the long ride down to rock bottom- it's a long way up but the fact that you can see where your future maybe headed, is a credit to yourself.

You mentioned your depression as if it were something small and just an aside, but it is more than that especially if you are on medication for depression. Alcohol and meds just don't mix and even if you think you feel OK (as alcohol can make you do) you may find that it has tipped you over the edge to do you or someone else some damage that could trouble you for lifetime. I suggest seeing a doctor (who knows what they are talking about)
that is not going to judge you and will have the patience to go through all the medications with you for your depression. Some people don't respond to certain meds so it may be necessary to try a few (although generally it takes 4-6 weeks for them to kick in) so keep perservering.

While I cannot say I know exactly what you're going through, I have had my experiences as well as watching literally thousands of people going through detox and residential rehab from drugs and alcohol (I used to work there) while they were trying to crawl their way from rock bottom often losing family, children, partners, friends and jobs because of this terrible addiction.

I wish high schools were given the chance to come through and meet all the people with their heart wrenching stories and most importantly, their families and friends who could see what was happening but the addict was, of course, oblivious to it all until they detoxed and got clean.

The point is you know where you're at and you now have the choice to do something so I hope that you listen to all the good answers and check out websites that have been given below and do something good for yourself before it's too late.

Best of luck,
Allee M

Answer 2

Alcohol is a depressant. While you are drinking you probably feel happier, but then the next day you will feel depressed again and will feel like having a drink to get happy again. It's like being on a wheel.

You have to get off the wheel. You're probably not an alcoholic, but you may become one if you don't sort yourself out soon.

Decide when you are going to quit drinking and start slowing down. When you get to your first 'dry day' make sure you have some treats planned for the evening like having a glorious bubble bath, watching a great movie, and eating chocolates.

You may find that you don't sleep so well for the first few nights, but you will also find that you don't feel so bad during the days. Be really nice to yourself, take some long walks and eat well. Remember that you've got some spare calories as you're not drinking them and treat yourself to icecream and chocolate and whatever else you like.

After a week or so you probably won't miss it much...

Then you can start working on the depression.

Answer 3

You don't say old you are or why you have been drinking so heavy since Nov 23rd. Sounds like you are trying to bury a problem and alcohol is no cure. Also being moody until you have a drink makes no sense. Get help

Answer 4

You have to nip this in the bud NOW. You may be self-medicating because of the depression. Stop drinking and get treatment for the depression. Ask anyone who has serious, long-term alcohol dependence what it's like to wake up in the morning and have to have a drink right away to offset the withdrawal symptoms. You'll become a prisoner to it. Trust me, this is nothing to monkey around with.

Answer 5

A person who is an alcoholic is defined as a person who continues chronically to drink despite adverse consequences. In your case, if your actually believe that you aren't sure, then I would suggest that you try to do what is suggested in the AA textbook and that is to attempt to try some controlled drinking for at least a week. If you can not maintain, then I would suggest that you are an alcoholic, but, that conclusion is for you alone to make! If you decide that you are one, then I would suggest that you go to AA and/or a treatment center to get help

Answer 6

The rule of thumb is, if you think you have a problem, you probably do. You don't mention what happened on November 23rd to set you off. Whatever it is, I hope things get better for you soon. Good luck.

Answer 7

i dont see nothing wrong in haveing a few drinks in the evenings after a days work.an alcoholic is someone who cannot control his drinking.so do you control your drinking or do you drink till its all gone?me myself i drink a few beers an quit than eat an watch news an than time for bed.so if you do the same thing as i do than you are not alcoholic

Answer 8

If you think you might be a alcolholic and are questioning, well I think that's a sign of a problem. That's the first step to recovery..realizing that there is a problem with your alcohol use. have you taken that self test yet? i'm sure you can find it on the web.

Answer 9

If you have to have a drink, yes your an alcoholic

Answer 10

When you are an alcoholic, alcohol is your life, and it is all you can think about. One starts to desert their friends or family as well.