This is almost every day. Some nights when I don't drink I have an itch, a need and count down the minutes until the off licence is shut and then it's a bit better.
2007-01-20 11:07:18 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
No your are not an alcoholic if you were you would want a drink as soon as you woke up, which is not your case. I have been a club manager for over 25 years and know all about over drinking and have known many alcoholics. They drink in the morning, afternoon, and evening until they either get chucked out or cant stand up. Stick to your evening drinks and try to get the taste of red wine, yes its actually good for you but DO keep of spirits. Hope this was some help to you. Don't ever get drunk and you may die a few years before you time but you will be a happy man. Ps Cigarettes are far more harm full
2007-01-20 12:03:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may be. There are several criteria that are used to determine if someone is an alcoholic. Contrary to popular belief, the amount and frequency of your drinking is only part of it. Some people just drink a lot because they like to drink, I used to be in the navy so I would know. You also need to think about how drinking affects you professionally and in dealing with your family and friends. I don't think anyone here can make definite determination, every case is unique and we've probably never met you. Ask people you deal with on a day to day basis, they would be able to give you a much better answer. Remember, the responsibility to make the decision rests completely on your shoulders and you need to make the ultimate determination.
2007-01-20 17:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by Timmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By what you are describing, then I believe you are. There is addiction in my family and I have seen first hand what it does. My advice to you would be to go to an AA meeting as soon as possible and just listen. You can try to talk to a counselor. The best thing you can do is admit it and never be afraid to ask for help. Many people think that asking for help is a sign of weakness, but in reality it is a sign of courage. To have the courage to face something that you might not be able to do yourself. Letting others help you allows them into your heart. They will help you find the strength that you feel you might not have. Whether it's friends, family, or sponser. Just don't shut them out. I would also consider taking time apart from your drinking buddies, they might be alcoholics as well and they will only bring you down further. Trust me and good luck.
2007-01-20 12:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by zumi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am from USA have had experience with alcoholics all my life, I have gone to support groups, discussed with with friends etc. Here the clinical definition of an alcoholic is
If your drinking effects your relationship with
Your Family
Your Friends
Your Job.
How you drink or even how much is not a factor, part of alcoholism is in the persons personality.
2007-01-20 14:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by Lezleykay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's out of control and you feel you stopped listening to your instincts a long time ago then at least you are questioning what you are doing and that does NOT make you an alcoholic.
If your wife has left you and your family dislike you and you're abusive or something similar...then it might be a different matter.
Don't listen to anyone else but yourself. I never drink but I've been to the AA meetings for other reasons. Good luck!
2007-01-20 11:21:02 · answer #5 · answered by Stevie G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It isn't how much or how often you drink, but, rather what does alcohol do TO you? There's a saying, "It's the first drink that gets you drunk." Meaning, an alcoholic doesn't stop with one, can't stop with one. What does the alcohol do TO you?
2007-01-20 11:41:41 · answer #6 · answered by S. B. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It SOUNDS like you are.
BUT---a better pointer is this--do you ever call in sick because of drinking?
Do you cancel or delay plans with family or friends because you are too hungover?
Do you have periods of time you can't account for, due to drunken blackouts?
I consider myself a "functioning alcoholic"---I CAN go without, but not for a whole week.
But I don't get hangovers EVER----so it never affects work.....
2007-01-20 11:35:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are an alcoholic if you think you have a problem.
I've always thought that I'd rather be sober and pretending to be an alcoholic than be drunk and pretending that I ain't one.
Feel free to email if you'd like to talk, or you can have a read through the AA's website at: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/newcomer/newcomer.shtml
2007-01-20 11:12:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
One drink a night is an alcoholic. As long as you need and have a dependency on it you are one. Being sober without thinking about or planning on having a drink regularly is non alcoholic
2007-01-20 11:18:30 · answer #9 · answered by Northern Spriggan 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I am an alcoholic, at one point only drank at weekends. It's not how much you drink or how often. You are an alcoholic if you are addicted to alcohol and that is that.
2007-01-20 11:37:42 · answer #10 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋