Am I becoming an alcoholic?

I have a lot of stress at work and whenever something goes wrong, I drink.
If I don’t I will think about the whole thing have happened during the day so I won’t sleep.
Mom warned me about that but I’m still going on.
I think I am not conducting a healthy lifestyle these days….

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Docdon23 · M

being an alcoholic is not something you become--it is usually genetic and then life stress or situations bring out what is already there. I grew up with an abusive alcoholic father and I know I am an addict as well. My son was a drug addict. My son and I realize that and have taken steps to live with it--treatment, meetings and not taking drugs or alcohol. My advice is find people to talk with, a counselor or someone who can listen and help.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

@Docdon23 this is good advice if honest, talking is key

Docdon23 · M

@Gangstress Yes, it is not easy. Many fail and stumble. But it is not only possible to succeed, but the resulting life can be just wonderful! I have not had a drink or drug in well over 20 years and my life has never been better. My son is over 16 years and he is very successful, and a great father himself.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

@Docdon23 this advice could help me, thank you again

I'm glad you both sought out the help you needed

Docdon23 · M

@Gangstress Yes. It is very difficulkt to do it alone. There are also free group meetings that really can help, sharing experiences and ways to live sober. AA, NA, etc.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

@Docdon23 yeh I am really interested in the group meetings, I think this could put things back into perspective.
My dad was an alcoholic, I can see the trend I am forming and its not good to see

Docdon23 · M

@Gangstress Look up AA. They have meetings all over the place. They are free/ You can go and just listen--or share. They are very accepting. It is one of the most successful ways people learn to live with alcoholism. I went for many years and no longer have any interest in alcohol or drugs. I have learned to find joy in life without it, and in fact life is more joy than I ever had...and no hangovers, no headaches, no forgetting what I did or said, no mistreating others when drunk, no drunk driving, no hurting others or myself, no embarrassing next days, no dependence...