I'm an alcoholic - AMA

[RedRedWhiney]

Thought this might be a good thread for anyone questioning their drinking or has loved ones with alcohol problems.
I'm in the care of the drug and alcohol support services, I'm also a professional woman holding down a good job.

So ask away...

[Oojamaflipp]

How much would you drink on a typical day? Do you still drink?

[KangarooKenny]

Would you agree that someone drinking a bottle of red wine a day is an alcoholic ?

[autienotnaughty]

What made you accept you are an alcoholic?

[AllyCatTown]

Why did/do you drink?

Do you think you are prone to other addictions?

[xPeaceX]

Do you drink before work or is it 'just' in the evening?

[mrsharrisgoestoparis]

Have you ever attempted to replace with non alcoholic drinks??

[spartanrunnergirl]

Do you drink alcohol or are you now sober? What made you realise you were an alcoholic?

[Munches]

When did you realise you had a problem with alcohol and when did you seek help for this?

[RedRedWhiney]

I'm in a 'managed' programme at the moment. Because I live on my own and have had previous mental health issues I'm not considered safe for a home managed detox.
At the moment I drink a bottle of wine a night.

[RedRedWhiney]

Sorry, answer to first question!!!

[RedRedWhiney]

@KangarooKenny

Would you agree that someone drinking a bottle of red wine a day is an alcoholic ?

Yes I would. If not a physical addiction, it shows a dependence on alcohol to 'relax'

[RedRedWhiney]

@autienotnaughty

What made you accept you are an alcoholic?

Many many bad life choices. Terrible mental health. Embarrassing nights out. Phone conversations I don't remember.
The list is endless.

[Auntiealie]

What was your rock bottom to accept help?

[userxx]

How much did you drink before you were on a managed program? Did you have an off switch ?

[RedRedWhiney]

@AllyCatTown

Why did/do you drink?

Do you think you are prone to other addictions?

I smoke. But have never been attracted to any drugs at all. I think going back 20 odd years I was seduced by the culture of the time 'all you need are cigarettes and alcohol'

[Pinkyxx]

Are you aware of how alcohol impacts your behavior? I ask because a family member of mine is an alcoholic and I often think they must be completely oblivious to how alcohol affects the way they behave and treat people around them. Sadly, they don't want to change of even acknowledge they have a problem.

[NiceTwin]

Could I tell you were an alcoholic if I was to meet you?

I'm thinking from your skin/nose that can show signs of excess alcohol.

[RedRedWhiney]

@xPeaceX

Do you drink before work or is it 'just' in the evening?

Week days it's 'just' in the evening. Weekends or any time off it was all day. It felt very decadent opening the prosecco with a brunch but would then follow all day drinking

[Madagascary]

I don’t believe that a bottle of wine a night gets you into a managed home

There must be more

[RedRedWhiney]

@spartanrunnergirl

Do you drink alcohol or are you now sober? What made you realise you were an alcoholic?

No, I'm on a managed drinking programme

[HangingOver]

Me too. High five OP for getting help and being open. What's your plan now?

[RedRedWhiney]

@Madagascary

I don’t believe that a bottle of wine a night gets you into a managed home

There must be more

Sorry if this wasn't clear, I'm now on a managed programme to stop me going into withdrawal whilst the option of a stay detox is being explored.
However you're wrong. A bottle of wine a night is still pushing 90 units a week and enough to get you referred

[PineapplePear]

Noticing your username, do you think wine is easier to slip into alcoholism, or are all alcohols the same? A woman in my work used to split a bottle of wine with her dh most nights, making and eating dinner. After they split, she began drinking a bottle a night, and got worse from there. She was recovered and glowing by the time I met her, but she said she thought wine was more ‘acceptable’ at the start, and didn’t realise the mess she was getting in.

well done for getting yourself the right help x

[rockingbird]

I drank a bottle + a night.. I blacked out often. I sali you getting the help you need. Onward and upward 🙌

[FranklySonImTheGaffer]

How did you make the decision to get help and how did you get the ball rolling?

Could the people around you have done anything to help?