I think I might have a drinking problem. My mother and her twin brother were are severe alcoholics. They have been sober 10 yrs +. I do not drink daily, but when I do, like say one weekends, I binge. Bad. I do things that are dangerous, risky, and very stupid. I can not even say what I do for fear of exposing myself. I have went out with a friends a few times, and stayed sober. I did OK with it, just was bored. I feel like I can not even enjoy sex unless I am 'buzzed'. You always picture an alcoholic as someone who drinks daily. Lately I am thinking its not just that. I have made some very poor decisions and I am very concerned. Help please.
2007-12-12 15:24:03 · 4 answers · asked by Zaymee 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Alcoholism is definitly a progressive disease for me.It took 35 years to get as bad as I did. I started drinking on the weekends,then eventually every day,& finally ended up in the hospitol detox center. This progression seemed to happen so slowly I didnt realize ther was a problem.If you know people in recovery they'll probably tell you the same thing. Chances are if you think there's a problem ther probably is! For me AA not only helps me stay sober but it also has taught me how to live a much better life.Alcohol is poison to alcoholics & it's good to hear you have a great opportunity for a good future.Your friendly neighborhood Tazman
2007-12-13 15:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by tazman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people only drink once in a while and get carried away. "Periodics". They have the hardest time stopping 'cause after every bat, they think they are stopped, but they're only getting ready for the next time. I start my memories at 1985 now, because that's when I went to AA and finally got sober. Before that every thing was so scrambled, I'm not quite sure what was going on. Sober is not boring, it just takes getting used to.
2007-12-12 15:47:05 · answer #2 · answered by Bob H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find some new friends, like at a church.
2007-12-12 15:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by Cee T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It runs in the family. Go to AA because its not going to get better, it will get worse.
2007-12-12 15:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋