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[samantha]

I drink far, far to much and on a daily basis. My problem is that I even though I don't usually crave alcohol or the buzz, I really crave the environment of going out and having a "treat" at the end of the day. Dessert doesn't convey the same feeling. I think I am acutally addicted to restaurants and bar atmosphere but it doesn't feel the same if I don' have a drink. If I sit at home I start to get antsy and nervous and I don't like TV and I start feeling compulsive. Does anyone have any advice for this? Thank you very much.

[cke123]

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Hi samantha,

How much are you drinking when you go out? do you drink at home?
Welcome! I hope you will stick around

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[Mackeral]

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Hiya Samantha

I dont really know from what you posted...Something that sticks in my head from way back...And i don't know who said it..."If you think your an alcaholic...You proberly are one"

There are far wiser people here than me..

How much do you drink?...How often do you drink?..How long can you go without a drink?..Is drink effecting the rest of your life?

Also different kinds of drink problems...Functioning alcaholic..Binge drinker..Cant function without

[cke123]

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Mackeral;447888 wrote: Hiya Samantha

I dont really know from what you posted...Something that sticks in my head from way back...And i don't know who said it..."If you think your an alcaholic...You proberly are one"

There are far wiser people here than me..

How much do you drink?...How often do you drink?..How long can you go without a drink?..Is drink effecting the rest of your life?

Also different kinds of drink problems...Functioning alcaholic..Binge drinker..Cant function without

Its quite sad, but I think I fall into all THREE of those categories simultaneously. Nice!

[samantha]

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I drink about 4-6 drinks on the weekdays and about 8 on weekends. I always start out trying to minimize the intake but I get wound up and have "just one more" It hasn't really affected my work but I have gained 25 pounds.

[DeeBee]

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Hi Samantha,

I was petrified to even think of going without AL as it was such an important part of my social life - I lost my inhibitions when I drank and became the life of the party .... well not quite as I soon turned into the devil.

I found that I had to stay away from socialising whilst I was getting a grip on my life again by going AF and I am happy to say that now when something does crop up I don't feel anxious and want to hide in a hole - I am actually having FUN without AL for the first time in my life... who woulda thought??!!??