Ok. Hi. I joined today I hope you don’t mind. Here’s my outline. Basically I drink. Not every day not at home but I drink a couple of times a week. The problem is when I do its like I get a greed and simply can’t and don’t want to stop. This is massively impacting on my life. I’m 44 and its impacting on family and relationships. Last night I went out for 1 cider (I used to drink halves now pints) I hadn’t eaten since lunch I ended up having 5 or 6 pints I’m not sure i lost count. I will drink with friends or anyone even alone going into town to see a mate dj but basically drinking alone then walking alone drunk for food through town. I’m a 5 ft 1 slight built woman and I’m putting myself at risk. I joined today as as hard as it is to admit it I do think I have a drink problem . I just can’t have 1 I never just have one then I write off the next day completely. I needed to join this page as totally sober appears to be the only way. I was so drunk last night and the slightest thing changed my mood. Sad angry happy like I’m going mad. I also believed I got spiked once but did I or was I just really drunk ? I knocked all the drinks over fell twice and embarrassingly I did something alone at home which I don’t remember I pooped on the floor of my home (that takes some admitting) do you think I can ask you guys for support. I’m trying to get my life in order my ex was worried about my drinking and we are hoping for a new start I’m also running a marathon in a few months and trainings not happening as im hungover. Any support would be welcomed. 1 day sober. Stayed in tonight packed any cider cans away to give to a neighbour. Thank you for reading
Thank you so much for posting. It’s changing who I am when I drink so one day at a time its Wednesday’s wheb I work in a bar doing a quiz and weekends. Every Sunday I’m going to give mysrlf a little treat for staying sober.
About 20 days ago i relapsed really hard, hard core booze and drugs. With me i never could stop , in same situation and for me the most important in these 20 days was STAY AWAY FROM ONE DRINK situations … Since then i isolated my self from people who supported my problem and embraced people who support me.
Dunno if this can help but i am kinda new to this and i hope u find a way !
20 days well done and thank you for your message. Yes 1 drink situations dont happen and your head already knows that. You are totally right about who you surround your self with too. Keep going
Thanks Bill. I’ve been googling do i have a drink problem but the fact I was asking maybe means I do. Certainly once I start I can’t stop and certainly when im in a pub I can never order a soft drink. This site will help me do this though. Thank you
The first step to sobriety is admitting “I am an alcoholic “ I too did not drink everyday. Mainly towards then end of the week/weekend. I would run an errand and slam some wine, but would end up back out for more. Things got really bad! I was a nasty person and that’s just not me. I am an ALCOHOLIC…Today is my 15 days that’s half a month. Somedays are easier then others just remember you want to do this to better YOU
That’s a tough one for some folks. For me it was essential! Because if I wasn’t an alcoholic then I could find a way to keep drinking, ya know? But if I am an alcoholic then there is no hope for me and drinking. None! Zero! So yeah, admitting I was an alcoholic was everything to me
Isn’t it a weird think to admit ? Well done you on 15 days.
I’m the same. If I realised and admitted I had a problem then I can deal with it. If i just thought it was normal I wouldn’t. I was putting myself in unsafe situations and not being responsible. Forgetting things and my mood changed massively. Not like me.
I thought alcoholic meant getting up having a drink all day everyday as i wasnt doing that i figured it wasn’t me. Thank you for replying this site is the most encouraging place. I admitted to my ex i have a problem he agreed and my parents will be pleased that I’ve decided to not drunk anymore.
Wow I have a drink problem.what a day this has been to admit it. Thank you all
So tough to admit It! I’ve struggled with that part, saying I’m an alcoholic. Finally said it out loud at an AA meeting on Friday and it was actually ok. Felt good to get it out! I’m 21 days sober. Welcome to the forum. 
I can relate to you… I didn’t drink everyday but when I had a drink I had to keep going until I usually passed out. Tomorrow will be 30 days alcohol free for me and I feel great!!
When drinking gets in the way of your life, you are an alcohol abuser.
When life gets in the way of your drinking, you are an alcoholic.
In either case, you have an alcohol problem.
I’m happy for you pal! It takes courage to admit that. There is something powerful about saying (or typing) these things out loud. It helps. And I’m glad you are here:)
Not weird…Once you admit to yourself the first step is complete…Move on from there
Stay strong
Well done . Thank you. It’s a strange feeling. I keep thinking I’m exaggerating. But I guess that’s finding excuses
I feel so weird like an I being over dramatic , do i have a problem. But I know I do when I have a drink and want more or when I just can’t have a soft drink. I will do this. Next test is Wednesday when im working in a bar . I host a quiz night . Thank you for your support well done
Yep you are correct thank you. Weird realisation
Thank you gabe
And you what a fantastic forum. Thanks all
Welcome here, you are in the right place! The forum is filled with nice people who know what you are talking about. We all been there ore still are. For me it’s day 59. It helps me to take one day at a time, today I do not drink. I come here every day to check in sober. I have no alcohol in my house and in the beginning I avoid the alcohol places like party’s, bars, wine section in the supermarket, restaurants, etc.
Good luck and go for it! 