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I'm an alcoholic - AMA

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RedRedWhiney · 30/10/2022 21:24

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...

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Oojamaflipp · 30/10/2022 21:26

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

KangarooKenny · 30/10/2022 21:26

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

autienotnaughty · 30/10/2022 21:26

What made you accept you are an alcoholic?

AllyCatTown · 30/10/2022 21:26

Why did/do you drink?

Do you think you are prone to other addictions?

xPeaceX · 30/10/2022 21:27

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

mrsharrisgoestoparis · 30/10/2022 21:27

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

spartanrunnergirl · 30/10/2022 21:27

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

Munches · 30/10/2022 21:28

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

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RedRedWhiney · 30/10/2022 21:31

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.

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RedRedWhiney · 30/10/2022 21:32

Sorry, answer to first question!!!

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RedRedWhiney · 30/10/2022 21:33

KangarooKenny · 30/10/2022 21:26

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'

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RedRedWhiney · 30/10/2022 21:34

autienotnaughty · 30/10/2022 21:26

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.

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Auntiealie · 30/10/2022 21:35

What was your rock bottom to accept help?

userxx · 30/10/2022 21:35

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

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RedRedWhiney · 30/10/2022 21:36

AllyCatTown · 30/10/2022 21:26

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'

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Pinkyxx · 30/10/2022 21:38

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 · 30/10/2022 21:38

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.

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RedRedWhiney · 30/10/2022 21:39

xPeaceX · 30/10/2022 21:27

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

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Madagascary · 30/10/2022 21:39

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

There must be more

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RedRedWhiney · 30/10/2022 21:40

spartanrunnergirl · 30/10/2022 21:27

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

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HangingOver · 30/10/2022 21:40

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

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RedRedWhiney · 30/10/2022 21:42

Madagascary · 30/10/2022 21:39

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

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PineapplePear · 30/10/2022 21:43

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 · 30/10/2022 21:45

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

FranklySonImTheGaffer · 30/10/2022 21:45

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?