to want acknowledgement of this problem?

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I am dependent on alcohol. Although I don't drink huge amounts and almost never get drunk, it is a real problem that I have battled with for about 20 years. I am finally facing up to the fact that if I don't do something about it I may not see my daughter grow up.
Am I unreasonable to wish that I didn't get the following response when trying to be honest about my problem with friends...
'Oh you're not an alcoholic - my dad/grandad/aunt (delete as appropriate) was an alcoholic - they REALLY had a problem.'
Just because I have never poured gin on my cornflakes it does not mean that it is really really hard to stop drinking!

Sorry - should read that 'it is NOT really hard' obviously!

I didn't want to read and run, but have you found a local alcohol abuse charity - they may be able to help with advice and counselling.

Your family and friends may not wish to acknowledge that you have a problem as it may bring a few uncomfortable truths to their own table.

Also, I want to send you a massive 'WELL DONE' for addressing that you have a problem, and wanting to do something about it. I know its a cliche, but that really is the first step.

Have you spoken to any sort of professional about this? My mum was like you for years then she almost died and her friend got sectioned after a binge and then she was fine but she's gradually falling back into this. It's horrific for children, it really truly is because it changes the person you are and I could never tell my mum about starting my periods or this awful hideously painful abscess I got in my armpit because she was always a little bit away with the fairies.

You owe it to DD to speak to someone, GP, AA, counsellor whatever.

Well done you for admitting you've got a problem though.

Well done for admitting it and yes they're being twunts
I'd just say 'I am a problem drinker & I'm sorting it'
Don't use the word alcoholic

Over the years I have had counseling and tried hypnotherapy. I have never gone to the doctor before this week though as I was too afraid to have it on my records. I'm having blood tests and have been referred to a local support organisation.
I drink 2/3 of a bottle of wine a day on average now, where as it used to be a bottle or slightly more over the course of an evening so I have managed to reduce it a bit. Haven't had a drink this year .
I am using the word alcoholic now because it helps me to face the truth. I can understand why others are uncomfortable with it though.

I had awful OCD (quite atypical presentation) as a student all dentists are a bit unhinged and as soon as I saw the Dr it improved, he was so lovely (this is about ten years ago but I've just decided to write to him to say thank you) that the urge to do it almost disappeared because I explained it to him and it was sort of ok.

I'll stop rambling but I'm excited you might get help