Alcohol (booze) in and of itself, is fine as long as it's not abused or to excess. Even some doctors recommend a "couple" drinks or glasses of wine a day. It's the old story about "everything in moderation". I think we all know where our "limits" are and some can drink a bit more than others and handle it well. Others have ONE drink and they are crocked. Depends on the person. There is a real distinction between drinking booze and alcoholism. Alcoholism is a disease. Some people are prone to it while others are not. I've known and know some people that have a problem with it. Typically (especially in the bars) they don't seem to know or care when "enough is enough". They will drink till they fall down or get thrown out for being obnoxious....and when they do, it's never their fault. Always someone else's fault. I've seen them hurt their own friends (mentally) and when called on it, plead that they were "just kidding so what's the harm in having a couple drinks". Those are the ones I worry about. One of my Ex's was an alcoholic. Been there. Done that and got the t-shirt. That's why he's an "ex".
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Well, I am an obsessive control freak. I like to be in control of every aspect of my life. When I was in my 20s, I drank a lot - I do mean A LOT. I worked 3 days for 13.5 hours and was off 4 days. I drank all day when I was off shift. At some point I decided I was losing control and that drove me nuts. I rarely drink now. My point is YOU have to take charge. Only you can avoid putting yourself in places where you feel you must drink. If you drink colas or juice, no one will know the difference and you can fit in with the crowd. Get rowdy and have fun, sober fun. Take control of your life, NOW! Life is too precious to give it up to something as silly as alcohol or drugs. Send me a PM anytime you want to talk. I'm here for you. BTW, call your local Alcoholics Anonymous and start their program. The will be lots of help.
dear Trevor900,
It sounds like you have decided that you are an alcoholic, based on your knowledge of the disease and family history. If that is the case, you know you belong in treatment, in AA. As to other forum comments, people who are not alcoholic or don't understand the disease confuse alcoholism (a disease) with alcohol abuse (a choice). Alcoholism is progressive in an alcoholic. Another non-alcoholic person can drink and drink and abuse alcohol, but will not be the same as an alcoholic who suffers in every way when the disease is fully expressed - physically, spirtually, and emotionally. Don't drink; go to meetings; get a sponsor; ask for help. And stay on this forum. Good luck.
It sounds like you have decided that you are an alcoholic, based on your knowledge of the disease and family history. If that is the case, you know you belong in treatment, in AA. As to other forum comments, people who are not alcoholic or don't understand the disease confuse alcoholism (a disease) with alcohol abuse (a choice). Alcoholism is progressive in an alcoholic. Another non-alcoholic person can drink and drink and abuse alcohol, but will not be the same as an alcoholic who suffers in every way when the disease is fully expressed - physically, spirtually, and emotionally. Don't drink; go to meetings; get a sponsor; ask for help. And stay on this forum. Good luck.
All things in moderation. If moderation can't be achieved, then abstinence is probably your only solution.
I am reposting here with a few mods something I posted in a similar thread earlier in the week. Get help man, Please get help.
Alcoholism is an "allergy" of the body and an obsession of the mind. "Allergy" is used in a broad sense here. Whenever an alcoholic takes a drink something happens in the body that renders him incapable of controlling the amount of alcohol he consumes. This is clearly and conclusively a physical phenomenon or if you will, disease. For whatever reason, this "allergy" creates a mental obsession that rears up from time to time in the form of sudden, unexpected, persistent or uncontrollable urges and cravings to drink. This is also clearly and conclusively a mental phenomenon or disease. Over this "allergy" and over this obsession the alcoholic is completely and totally powerless. Disease in no way absolves an alcoholic from responsibility to seek and accept treatment or for what they do while the disease is symptomatic. Acceptance of responsibility is a central core of treatment. However, denial of disease if often used by alcoholics to avoid accepting the reality of their condition. Not drinking for lengthy periods of time in no way provides any evidence that an individual is not an alcoholic. In nearly all instances when the "dry" time ends, which it inevitably does, the results are catastrophic. The disease progresses whether the individual is drinking or not. When active drinking is resumed you pick up where you would have been had you been drinking the whole time. Alcoholism is a progressive and fatal disease. Unlike many other diseases though the individual has a choice in how the disease will progress and how it will end. The choices are jail, insanity, death or sobriety. I sincerely hope you will choose sobriety. I can tell you I write these words from long, difficult personal experience. Alcoholism is a serious, serious illness. If you are currently experiencing unwanted or unexplained urges to drink this a definite warning signal of the "obsession of the mind". Please get help before it's too late. Please do not continue to go through unbearable agony, personal demoralization and impending disaster of alcoholic drinking.
"Alcoholism is an allergy of the body and an obsession of the mind." Quote from Alcoholics Anonymous Page 380 3rd edition.
Another little AA saying "AA will not open the gates of heaven and let you in, but it will open the gates of hell and let you out." How true that is.
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Alcoholism is an "allergy" of the body and an obsession of the mind. "Allergy" is used in a broad sense here. Whenever an alcoholic takes a drink something happens in the body that renders him incapable of controlling the amount of alcohol he consumes. This is clearly and conclusively a physical phenomenon or if you will, disease. For whatever reason, this "allergy" creates a mental obsession that rears up from time to time in the form of sudden, unexpected, persistent or uncontrollable urges and cravings to drink. This is also clearly and conclusively a mental phenomenon or disease. Over this "allergy" and over this obsession the alcoholic is completely and totally powerless. Disease in no way absolves an alcoholic from responsibility to seek and accept treatment or for what they do while the disease is symptomatic. Acceptance of responsibility is a central core of treatment. However, denial of disease if often used by alcoholics to avoid accepting the reality of their condition. Not drinking for lengthy periods of time in no way provides any evidence that an individual is not an alcoholic. In nearly all instances when the "dry" time ends, which it inevitably does, the results are catastrophic. The disease progresses whether the individual is drinking or not. When active drinking is resumed you pick up where you would have been had you been drinking the whole time. Alcoholism is a progressive and fatal disease. Unlike many other diseases though the individual has a choice in how the disease will progress and how it will end. The choices are jail, insanity, death or sobriety. I sincerely hope you will choose sobriety. I can tell you I write these words from long, difficult personal experience. Alcoholism is a serious, serious illness. If you are currently experiencing unwanted or unexplained urges to drink this a definite warning signal of the "obsession of the mind". Please get help before it's too late. Please do not continue to go through unbearable agony, personal demoralization and impending disaster of alcoholic drinking.
"Alcoholism is an allergy of the body and an obsession of the mind." Quote from Alcoholics Anonymous Page 380 3rd edition.
Another little AA saying "AA will not open the gates of heaven and let you in, but it will open the gates of hell and let you out." How true that is.
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I do have a real stake in this. It helps to keep me sober which it the most important thing in my life and hopefully it might help you.
Alcoholic drinking is a living hell and AA let me out. I really feel I wouldn't be here writing this if I'd continued on the same path.
It is not a matter of will. You cannot will away a disease. You may not have much time if you continue on the same path. Is that true if you don't?
Click Here: http://www.aa.org/en_find_meeting.cfm
Find a meeting and GO tomorrow.
Alcoholic drinking is a living hell and AA let me out. I really feel I wouldn't be here writing this if I'd continued on the same path.
It is not a matter of will. You cannot will away a disease. You may not have much time if you continue on the same path. Is that true if you don't?
Click Here: http://www.aa.org/en_find_meeting.cfm
Find a meeting and GO tomorrow.
dear Trevor900,
sorry you have decided to "ride it out". Your choice. Most alcoholics do not make it to sobriety, but if you want to do so, it is never too late. I think you hear others on this forum wishing you would try to live. O course we all will die someday, but you can die sober if you choose to, whenever that time will come.
sorry you have decided to "ride it out". Your choice. Most alcoholics do not make it to sobriety, but if you want to do so, it is never too late. I think you hear others on this forum wishing you would try to live. O course we all will die someday, but you can die sober if you choose to, whenever that time will come.