I'm drinking again and I probably have a problem [I Love Alcohol]
I have two bottles of wine with he intention of getting drunk... Just a radfom post...
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Gusman · 61-69, M
It becomes a problem if you are drinking so you do not have to face the world or to drown out/conceal, any issues you have.
Drinking alone can quickly make one maudlin (self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental) leading to low self esteem.
Your statement, ......with the intention of getting drunk. suggests to me you are unhappy and alcohol can temporarily bring you a little cheer.
You do say you probably have a problem so at least you are acknowledging that much.
Ask yourself, "Why do I need to drink"?
"Is there something else I can do to raise my mood other than drinking"?
Alcoholism creeps up on a person and all of a sudden you realise that you are dependent on the drink.
Drinking alone can quickly make one maudlin (self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental) leading to low self esteem.
Your statement, ......with the intention of getting drunk. suggests to me you are unhappy and alcohol can temporarily bring you a little cheer.
You do say you probably have a problem so at least you are acknowledging that much.
Ask yourself, "Why do I need to drink"?
"Is there something else I can do to raise my mood other than drinking"?
Alcoholism creeps up on a person and all of a sudden you realise that you are dependent on the drink.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@Citrusflavour Alcohol is escapism for so many people.
Most are not prepared to admit that truism.
Keep an eye on yourself.
If you start missing paying bills by the due date, or missing a weeks rent, or not remembering what you done the night before, or driving while drinking/drunk, or not answering friends calls/texts, then the drinking may be starting to become a real problem.
Acknowledge it, and try to take control
Most are not prepared to admit that truism.
Keep an eye on yourself.
If you start missing paying bills by the due date, or missing a weeks rent, or not remembering what you done the night before, or driving while drinking/drunk, or not answering friends calls/texts, then the drinking may be starting to become a real problem.
Acknowledge it, and try to take control
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@Citrusflavour There is a major difference between obliterating yourself and obliterating the problem. Remaining intact and attacking the real issue is constructive. Obliterating yourself with Alcohol or drugs not only means you still have the problem tomorrow. But that being hung over you will be in worse shape to deal with the problem or the fall out from the drinking. And there will be fallout.
FYI. I really dont expect you to hear this or Listen.. But sooner or later you will hit that point where you get it. I hope its sooner, before you do too much damage to yourself or your relationships.
FYI. I really dont expect you to hear this or Listen.. But sooner or later you will hit that point where you get it. I hope its sooner, before you do too much damage to yourself or your relationships.
Citrusflavour · M
@whowasthatmaskedman I already realize that it's becoming a reliability. Without alcohol I feel something is missing if that makes sense/.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@Citrusflavour Yes. I get thats how you see it.. And that means the Alcohol has already hijacked the pleasure centres of your brain and you need it to feel "normal" as in without the pressure. Its the same as nicotine addicts need a hit to feel normal when they smoke. Like I said. It sounds like you havent hit bottom yet.So you wont listen. My only hope is having heard these words you may be able to hit bottom and not have to bounce too many times before you seek real help. You will need it..
Citrusflavour · M
@whowasthatmaskedman ty and i shall look over these answers tomorrow because I'm likely to forget today.
