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[jkaytech]

Hello Folks
Don't remember how I found this site but from what I have read I like it. I am male, 58, retired with a disabled wife. I drink on a schedule by my self. By on a schedule I mean; it's ok on wed, fri and sun but not on the other days in the week. When Wed comes along, even if I don't feel like drinking I do. I recently decieded to quit for 6 weeks. Somewhere in my past I remember a doctor telling me if you can stop drinking for 6 weeks your not an alcoholic. I am 9 days into this 6 weeks absinence. What bothers me is I have no desire to drink right now. So what is going on with me.

[Seacailin]

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Hello and Welcome
You have come to a wonderful place. Good for you on having 9 days of abstinence. That is a Great start. I find you drinking pattern very interesting. I could not put more than 2 days together without alcohol before I joined this site. When u do drink, do u drink to excess? Is your drinking creating problems in your life? Just some questions to ask yourself. I really don't think it is so much how much I drink, as it is the way it makes me feel, both physically and mentally, and how it makes things disappear in my life; like jobs, homes, relationships, etc... I am glad that u are here and look forward to reading your future posts. BTW, tell the doc that I went ten years without a drink, and then picked right back up where I left off. I am definitely an Alchoholic. Best wishes.

[akgirl]

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Welcome
I too am new here. It's only been a couple days but this is a great place. You will find alot of support. Good Luck

[time2change]

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Welcome,
There are alot of people here that will support you through your 6 weeks. Good that you have no desire right now but if that changes know that we will all be here for you.

[Popeye]

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Hi jkaytech

Glad you found us.
It's a good sign that you have no desire to drink. Long may it continue.
I have stopped drinking for months on end and I am definately an alcoholic and I always will be. Controlling it is what I'm here for.
Good luck to you on your journey

[shelbysmiles]

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Welcome! Good job on 9 days!

[vera-b]

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Welcome JKay,

Sea summed it up so well. It's not the frequency nor the amount necessarily (although most of us established a lengthy pattern of drinking 'way too much) but how you feel about it and what effect it has on your life. Most of the truly social drinkers I know can generally take or leave booze, and when they do have a drink, they drink it slowly and never to excess. The drink is never the point of anything - the occasion, the company or whatever is always the main attraction. Alcohol doesn't lurk in their minds, ready to sabotage the best-laid plans.

Continue to explore your relationship with alcohol, read the posts on this site, and read Roberta's story. Do you relate to it? Welcome - we're here if we need it.

V.

[Sunbeam]

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There isn't enough information in your post to answer your question. New people often come here wondering if they are an alcoholic. More than two 5 oz. glasses in a day is not good for your health, but I dn't know how much you are consuming when you drink. The real question is, Does drinking interfere with your life? If so, you might have a problem.

[Thankful]

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jkay ~ Welcome. I hope you find all the support you seek here. I am sure that you will.

Hmmm.....you are an original, I'll say that. You seem to be a habitual drinker. Are you a creature of habit in other areas of your life? What are you doing on your non-drinking days that keeps you away from AL? Do you drink out of boredom? I agree that we need a little more info when you are ready to share more about yourself. Only when you are ready. Never any pressure.

In the meantime, I would like to suggest that you start with the book about the program. You can download it to your PC or order a hard copy. It's a wonderful explanation of the program.

Feel free to ask all the questions you want. We are here for you.

Good luck!!

Love, Me
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