I never wake up craving a drink, it’s when I drink it’s always too many.
Watching a match…4 beers not 2… not drunk but why 4??
A night out, always too many, very drunk, no off switch… usually blank spots i can’t fill in. Airways have The Fear sometimes for days.
3 weeks sober (feel funny saying that, as I’m not drunk a lot).
I’ve decided i need to stop.
I know I’ve a bad relationship with drinking but that I’m not craving it day to day, went to a wedding last week, soberi felt great… about to go on holidays with family it’ll be hard to not have a beer out of habit. But determined to avoid it at all costs…
Anyone in a similar boat. Is drinking to excess when i drink a form of being an alcoholic.
Hi, I believe any time we can’t control our drink is a form of alcoholism, but I’ve always disliked the word alcoholic. Seems such a harsh word for someone who can take it or leave it, but I’m in the same boat in that when I do drink it leads to too many. I guess if the shoe fits….
I’m on day one…..again.
Good luck
I never wake up craving a drink, it’s when I drink it’s always too many.
Watching a match…4 beers not 2… not drunk but why 4??
A night out, always too many, very drunk, no off switch… usually blank spots i can’t fill in. Always have The Fear sometimes for days.
3 weeks sober (feel funny saying that, as I’m not drunk a lot).
I’ve decided i need to stop.
I know I’ve a bad relationship with drinking but that I’m not craving it day to day, went to a wedding last week, soberi felt great… about to go on holidays with family it’ll be hard to not have a beer out of habit. But determined to avoid it at all costs…
Anyone in a similar boat. Is drinking to excess when i drink a form of being an alcoholic.
The label you give it doesn’t really matter; there is a problem and you need to solve it.
One way of looking at it (one way of explaining it) is like an allergy: you have an allergy to alcohol. When you come in contact with it, it has a powerful negative effect on you - a potentially deadly negative effect. There are so many ways to die when there’s no off switch.
If someone has a deadly allergy to peanuts, the solution is simple: no more peanuts. It takes some changes but it is possible; millions of people do it every day, one day at a time. They work with health professionals and knowledgeable people, and they make decisions that keep them safe with their allergy.
What decisions do you need to make about your deadly allergy?
Hey @Fahym2, welcome to the community. I agree that labels can sometimes feel more harmful than helpful and if you know that you need to stop drinking, that’s all that matters. I personally became exclusively a binge-drinker after my last relapse- only drinking a couple times a month, but not being able to stop at all once i started on those days. I’d drink until i was sick or blacked out each time, but then not drink for weeks. Fwiw I’m certainly an alcoholic.
Only you can make the decision if this is a problem and you need to stop drinking. I wouldn’t overthink it or compare your story to other peoples stories or experiences. I don’t think it matters how much you drank, What you drank, Or for how long!! The common thing with just about everybody in this community is that it caused consequences of one form or another and got in the way of our lives. Deciding that your life is better off without alcohol is the first step to success with getting your life together and recovery. Just take things one day at a time and when you’re around family events or things where drinking used to be going on for you just remember why you decided to stop in the first place. Your brain is going to try to trick and fool you and tell you maybe it wasn’t that big of a deal but don’t let that happen. There is many ways to stay sober as far as programs and help so you’re not doing it on your own. I wouldn’t get hung up on the term alcoholic or what it means. There is a saying that I’ve heard in AA.. from Yale to jail!! Meaning this thing does not discriminate and it affects all kinds of different people from different backgrounds or life experiences. Just keep pushing forward and keep interacting and reaching out in the community. We are here for you
I like the saying people who don’t have a problem with alcohol don’t spend a lot of time wondering if they have a problem.
If it is negatively impacting your life like it was for me and most everyone on here, it’s time for a change and a plan you can stick to. Congratulations on your sober time. Keep putting a sober head on your pillow each night and see if your life improves. If you crave, come here before you indulge, we’ll help talk you out of it. Welcome!
I never wake up wanting to drink. Oftentimes, I make it all week without thinking about having a drink, but work a particularly stressful job, and find myself going out most Friday or Saturday nights only to wake up and not remember what happened the night before.
I’m tired of the weekly cycle and wasting at least one day a week. I’ve come to terms with the fact that not a person that can have a beer or glass of wine with dinner on a Friday or Saturday night.
I started my sobriety journey over again today after going out last night. I’ll be glad to share this journey and keep in touch throughout the process.
Take care on holiday and don’t beat yourself up if you have a slip-up.