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Is there a difference between heavy drinker and high functioning alcoholic?

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Newroadforme · 08/03/2024 08:52

Asking as I know I’m one or the other…or both..!!..
Drinking has escalated over the years. I don’t get really drunk, make an idiot of myself, regret actions of the night before etc etc. I’m a mum of 4, work 4 days a week, exercise most days.
however more and more my exercise is turning into yoga etc as I’m feeling the effects of too much and can’t be arsed to do hiit etc.

i wake up and struggle to get out of bed, i ache all over, muscles hurt (tried to tell myself it’s menopause). I drink EVERY day - a few large g&ts whilst cooking supper - because 1 is never enough. After my first drink I just want to carry on so my hubby and I will share a bottle …or 2… of wine in the evening, every evening.

i keep telling myself that I won’t drink tonight and by mid afternoon I can feel my resolve crumbling.

i look tired, have put on weight , skin starting to look a bit red…

I didn’t drink last night!!!! Big yay for me. I do t want to drink tonight.

can I have a detox and be in control or is this the slippery slope..:

sorry for the long post

OP posts:
Penguinsandspaniels · 03/02/2026 22:22

How is it going a year on @Newroadforme

TenGreatFatSquirrels · 03/02/2026 22:41

Hollyhobbi · 03/11/2025 00:23

Just curious. In my younger days I would occasionally get very drunk and would have enjoyed a drink or two when out having a meal etc. 9 years ago I was diagnosed with a serious illness which has caused two DVTs, tachycardia, severe osteoporosis and a lot of other symptoms. After the second DVT I was put on Warfarin possibly for life. It is extremely dangerous to drink while on Warfarin. I have one alcoholic drink, at Christmas, Easter, St. Patrick's day and if away on holidays one or two non alcoholic beers. Even non alcoholic drinks can cause my warfarin level to rise. Could any of you with problem drinking cut down this much if it was to save your health/life?

Yes. Hence why AA is full of sober alcoholics. Except that they don’t usually have one here or there.

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