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Addiction & Recovery

DEbluedude

(816 posts)

32. Only you can make that determination.

Reply to Not Heidi (Original post)

Wed Apr 3, 2024, 12:37 PM

Apr 3

If you're thinking about it, you may well be an alcoholic. People who drink "normally" usually don't have these types of thoughts. Go to an AA meeting. It may help you find an answer. Good luck!

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How do I know if I'm an alcoholic? [View all] Not Heidi Apr 2 OP

Drinking while driving is concerning XanaDUer2 Apr 2 #1

Why? Not Heidi Apr 2 #3

Sure XanaDUer2 Apr 2 #4

Thank you. n/t Not Heidi Apr 2 #12

Drinking 'shooters' as you drive home is scary. You really do not want to hurt anyone else. irisblue Apr 2 #2

That's what I intend to do, irisble. Not Heidi Apr 2 #13

The fact thaat you don't get drunk or tipsy is also concerning MiniMe Apr 2 #5

Hmm... Not Heidi Apr 2 #14

As several others suggested, try a breathalyzer MiniMe Apr 2 #16

Do you use Zoom? happybird Apr 2 #6

Interesting idea. Not Heidi Apr 2 #15

You are most welcome happybird Apr 2 #17

It is of course the drunk driving that is a red flag. Voltaire2 Apr 2 #7

Thank you, Voltaire2 Not Heidi Apr 2 #18

Quit for a month bif Apr 2 #8

I've committed to quit for a week. Not Heidi Apr 2 #19

You shouldn't feel like shit if you fail bif Apr 3 #24

Thank you. Not Heidi Apr 3 #25

That's exactly why I chose SMART bif Apr 3 #29

I'm going to check them out, also happybird Apr 3 #33

You don't need to stick to one form of recovery. bif Apr 3 #36

If once you start, you can't stop - that's a good indication Bristlecone Apr 2 #9

Thank you, Bristlecone, Not Heidi Apr 2 #20

How old are you? Do you have kids? LuvLoogie Apr 2 #10

61, n/k, retired Not Heidi Apr 2 #21

I think that as long as you get regular check ups/bloodwork LuvLoogie Apr 2 #23

Well, just to be sure while driving.... getagrip_already Apr 2 #11

That's a very good idea, getagrip Not Heidi Apr 2 #22

You are brave to be so honest. Croney Apr 3 #26

Come on Wifes husband Apr 3 #28

What is brave and honest is saying, "I admit that I am drinking and driving." Croney Apr 3 #34

You are just wrong Wifes husband Apr 3 #35

You are just wrong. Croney Apr 3 #37

COME ON Wifes husband Apr 3 #27

I think you already know the answer Blues Heron Apr 3 #30

If you don't crave it cate94 Apr 3 #31

Only you can make that determination. DEbluedude Apr 3 #32

Just asking that question you probably have a drinking problem. demosincebirth Apr 3 #38