
Alcoholism Support Group
Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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Ok I just want to discuss what it is that I do and get your opinions on what you think may be going on.
I used to drink everyday but I got serious about losing weight and I knew that my massive alcohol consumption had a lot to do with my weight. So I stopped drinking on the weekdays. At first it was hard but I've been doing this arrangement for about 10 months and have lost 80 lbs. so far. Which is great but I still do drink on the weekends. Actually I get wasted on the weekends. I do stupid things, as people usually do when their drunk, and then the next day I get really depressed and to make myself feel better I drink more. I do this usually saturdays and sundays but sometimes fridays too. I feel the urge to drink most days but thankfully I don't give in. Until the weekend. My question is is this alcoholism? And if it isn't does anyone have any suggestions as to why I may be doing this? Thank you in advance!
I used to drink everyday but I got serious about losing weight and I knew that my massive alcohol consumption had a lot to do with my weight. So I stopped drinking on the weekdays. At first it was hard but I've been doing this arrangement for about 10 months and have lost 80 lbs. so far. Which is great but I still do drink on the weekends. Actually I get wasted on the weekends. I do stupid things, as people usually do when their drunk, and then the next day I get really depressed and to make myself feel better I drink more. I do this usually saturdays and sundays but sometimes fridays too. I feel the urge to drink most days but thankfully I don't give in. Until the weekend. My question is is this alcoholism? And if it isn't does anyone have any suggestions as to why I may be doing this? Thank you in advance!
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One of AA sayings is, "If you don't drink you wont get drunk!" You may need this later when you have to drink everyday, which will eventually happen.
But to answer the 1st question, yes you seem to have the alcoholic tendencies. Why, you are doing it will really only be answered by you and good counsellig. For many of us it is historical drinking in the family unit. Sexual/emotional abuse, feeling of inadequicies or basic boredom and loneliness could be the reason. What ever the reason, it will be uncovered by you alone but don't feel scared about talking.
Speak soon.
K xx