I want to hear from folks who are or have been diagnosed with alcoholism and what it took to get them to that point and to realize they need help.
I have a close friend who I believe is an alcoholic, but doesn’t see it. Need some insight.
Thanks in advance for sharing your personal story.
it generally depends on the person though usually some significant “life event” can turn the tide … for me it was the fear of losing my son to my then wife … yes we ultimately divorced even though I got treatment as the damage was done but I am a better person for it …
Sorry, I am not an alcoholic as you preferred an answer from.
However, I have a member of the family that has been an Alcoholic most of their life.
He does know it and acknowledged his addiction when he tried to give up. He realized that he couldn’t stop drinking, since then he is totally aware of his problem and has no control. He is miserable and only wishes for one day without a craving for the evil substance.
I won’t carry on about the effects, that calls for another question.
You can email me if you like.
I had a drinking problem for 4 yrs. Crown Royal was my choice. Straight up. I knew I had a problem when I couldn’t go for more than 3 days without feeling the withdrawals. I would start at noon and drink till bed. Everyone said I had a problem but I didn’t think I did. All better now though. Talk with that person and tell them how you feel and that you care. I hope the best for you and that person.
Hi, I have been a proud sober alcoholic for 20yrs (April15th is my anniversary!) Prior to my soberness I came to a point that I drove myself to Rehab. I joined my family at 2 funerals of other family members who had pasted due to alcohol.As family members weeped I seen the pain that alcohol created.I watched my small children,nieces and nephews and thought to myself they have no sober role models,they at some point in their lives would need. For my family would celebrate every occasion with a good drunk.
THE POINT WHEN YOU ARE AN ALCOHOLIC is when you ask yourself ” Am I emotionaly mature enough to be social WITHOUT EVER drinking alcohol again in my life? If the answer is YES you are not an alcoholic, if the answer is NO you are an alcoholic. That simple. We live in a society that drugs and alcohol is an economic fuel that for many enslaves them and their families.
If you are an alcoholic you need a full mental tool box, here is a tool for you,…. “God grant me the SERENITY to accept things I cannot change, The COURAGE to change the things I can and the WISDOM to know the difference.” Here is another tool: “Live one day at a time.”