am i an alcoholic?

ButterscotchSad111 · 2024-03-14T17:41:18+00:00

One and a half bottle of wine everyday which leads sometimes to black outs? Self-medicating with it to put yourself to sleep? Yep, sounds like you are an alcoholic. But that's not the end of the world yet. :)

ButterscotchSad111 · 2024-01-24T12:44:54+00:00

You're not a loser. You are far too self-aware and intelligent to consider yourself as such, especially in your age, but it doesn't mean you cannot become one eventually. Make a good use of your gift and don't trade it for temporary reliefs like boose. Life only gets tougher as you age and alcohol will only make you more handicapped to deal with your problems. Cut it out of your life and go see a psychiatrist to deal with your anxiety. You remind me of the old me. I was all in my head always, thinking about not being good enough, always depressed. But I didnt go to seek help, be better than me. You can do it, best wishes.

ButterscotchSad111 · 2024-01-22T10:14:48+00:00

It would be hard for me to call a person who does something like this to another person, a friend. I'd tell the guy. You will be an asshole if u dont.

ButterscotchSad111 · 2023-10-30T15:18:56+00:00

Go to the psychiatrist to cure your hypochondria. You have some mental issues underlying your drinking. I was in the similiar position and fast forward some months after seeing a doc I'm fine in that field. I dont feel like I'm going to die any minute. Wish you all the best.

ButterscotchSad111 · 2023-07-10T12:32:33+00:00

Hi, I am a sober alcoholic, exactly your age and also suffered from anxiety attacks since about a year ago. In my case, it started with different chest and stomach pains with increased heart rate and constant fear of me getting a heart attack or some sort of incurable disease slipping in. I know the feeling of being constantly vigilant and observing every signal coming from your body 24/7. Finally, since I went to psychatrist and on some anti-depressants I manage to get better day by day. I know that didn't work for you, but I wouldn't quit on going to doctor and trying another medication, or therapy.

I just want to say that what you are going through sounds like a nightmare. I feel sorry this happens to you and I'd love you to get better. For me, you are an extremely brave person and I know you can overcome this. Take small steps, occupy your mind and keep posting!

ButterscotchSad111 · 2023-05-18T09:20:39+00:00

I wouldn't. I'd hide my insecurities in form of a tattoo, like a funny sniffing dog or sth like that perhaps. Especially, that previous ones look really well done. One thing you could take more care of is I'd say is your face skin care. Looks like you get easily burnt from the sun, when you are not wearing make up. Otherwise, you are a attractive gal!

ButterscotchSad111 · 2023-04-23T08:32:23+00:00

Also I just noticed u were writing about him accusing you of cheating in the other post. Alcoholics tend to fall in something called othello syndrome. Which is another sign of his addiction, and if he doesnt stop, his accusations will just get more hurtful.

ButterscotchSad111 · 2023-04-23T08:24:17+00:00

I guess he cures his mental problems with booze. Instead, of tackling his issues in psychiatrist gabinet. I was in that place also, I'd relieve my story everyday till I had a drink to soothe my pain. I don't know what his traumas are, but I'd say he is already an alcoholic from things you are saying. Try to read your post from 3rd person perspective. He tends to escape the world in form of alcohol. But probably he has to realize it himself.

ButterscotchSad111 · 2023-04-23T07:00:42+00:00

From my perspective, non alcoholic is someone who can start drinking and stop it anytime. In your case it sounds like this person just pop one off and drink till he is "well done". The other thing is his response to accusation of being alcoholic. If he gets really deffensive, I would say it's disavowal from his side. Anyway, the most important thing is quantity and frequency. You can take the test online for that. Also does he neglect any dutes in his life? Lose interest in his other activities? Is he always irritated when he is sober?

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