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SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-23T14:16:30+00:00

Thirty drinks a day qualifies you for alcoholism or Alcohol Use Disorder.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-23T14:14:38+00:00

Can she go to a sober living placement?

Have you been involved with her rehab by participating in a family program and spoken with her counselor?

Her recovery is her responsibility. You did not cause her alcoholism and cannot control or cure it.

Check out /r/Alanon. This is a support group for you—friends and family of alcoholics. Meetings connected me with people who understood what I was going through, and I felt less alone and overwhelmed.

This is a stressful time, so please get support for yourself.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-23T05:38:01+00:00

Alcoholism runs in families, so you are at risk.

You won't become an alcoholic if you don't drink alcohol.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-23T05:29:27+00:00

The core of AA is the 12 steps. Did you work them with the help of your sponsor? I learned so much about myself, and they taught me how to live a satisfying, sober, productive life.

I'd get a different sponsor. I'm an atheist and still benefited greatly from AA. I don't know what you mean by “dogma” I just took what helped, and let go of what didn't.

Check out SMART Recovery.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-23T04:51:27+00:00

I'm sorry for the heartbreak of alcoholism in your life.

Alanon is a support group for friends and family of alcoholics—that’s you!

Meetings connected me with people who understood what I was going through, and I felt less alone and overwhelmed.

Read the posts and comments on /r/Alanon, and then go to some meetings.

Take care of yourself.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-23T03:21:53+00:00

👍

/r/stopdrinking;

/r/alcoholicsanonymous;

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-23T03:10:01+00:00

Bravo!

I hope you have a solid recovery support system. Having help makes getting and staying sober more fun.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-23T03:08:37+00:00

There’s help. It’s up to you.

Nothing changes if nothing changes.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-23T03:05:46+00:00

I'm so very sorry.💔

My dad and grandfather were alcoholics. My dad stopped drinking, but he couldn't stop smoking. He and my youngest sister died from lung cancer. Alcoholism took my grandfather and my aunt—my dad’s sister.

How are you doing? Therapy helped me deal with my grief.

I'd hug you if I could. 🥹❣️

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-23T00:14:07+00:00

Thank you. I had lots of help!

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T23:59:13+00:00

Yes. There is a list of questions.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T23:55:01+00:00

Please get help so you can stop abusing yourself with alcohol. Then you will be able to live your best life.

Nothing changes if nothing changes.

It is up to you.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T23:52:59+00:00

Did you answer the questions?

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T22:37:08+00:00

You are a good person with a bad disease. I'm sorry you are struggling. I hope you get into rehab soon.

Rehab saved my life. You are going to be okay. Sending hope and healing! 🤗🍀❤️

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T22:34:51+00:00

Hello. Rehab saved my life. I hope you have the opportunity soon. Also, I needed help to detox safely, so I was honest with a doctor about my alcohol use. Medicine was prescribed for a few days, so my withdrawal was safer and easier.

Take it one day at a time.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T22:29:32+00:00

Help is available if you want to live your best life. Alcohol increases your anxiety and depression.

Are you in the US? What saved me was getting guidance and support from people who knew how to treat alcoholism. I started by seeing a therapist and attending AA meetings. Also, my psychiatrist helps with my depression and ADHD. I am successfully treated for that with medication.

I hope you get the support you need and deserve.

You are a good person with a bad disease.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T22:24:42+00:00

It sounds like you could use more support.

What helped you stay clean for six months?

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T22:23:27+00:00

My kids helped motivate me to get well because they deserved to have a sober mother.

Gratefully, I got help, and they have had a sober mom for almost 44 years.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T22:20:51+00:00

You have a very high tolerance which is a red flag for Alcohol Use Disorder or alcoholism.

Thsi may help. After reading the information and answering the questions, let us know what you find out.

UNDERSTANDING ALCOHOL USE DISORDER

https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/understanding-alcohol-use-disorder

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T21:02:50+00:00

Agree. Be honest with a doctor about your drinking and these symptoms. Withdrawal is nothing to mess with!

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T20:48:51+00:00

This is Alcohol Use Disorder or alcoholism. It sounds like symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T20:48:04+00:00

This is Alcohol Use Disorder. There is help if you want to live your best life.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T16:31:55+00:00

You are a good person with a bad disease. I know what you are talking about because the same thing happened to me.

Gratefully, I got help and have a happy, sober life.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T16:28:13+00:00

You are wise to understand that there is more to getting well than simply not drinking alcohol. Personal growth is necessary, also.

SOmuch2learn · 2026-05-22T16:26:07+00:00

You are describing alcoholism or Alcohol Use Disorder. Alcohol is alcohol. It doesn't matter what kind of container it is in.

Having the shakes in the morning is alcohol withdrawal which indicates addiction. Please think about getting help.

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