The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
The following is taken from Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism 2011 from WSO:
How can I recognize the effects of someone else's drinking in my life?
We can easily recognize how alcohol affects he drinker. It's not as easy for family and friends to recognize how the drinker's behavior has affected them.
These questions can help you identify the effects of someone else's drinking. If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help. for more questions, please visit our website: www.al-anon.alaten.org.
Do You Worry.....about how much some else drinks?
Do you have money problems....because of someone else's drinking?
Do you tell lies to cover up for some else's drinking?
Do you feel that if the drinker cared about you, he or she would stop drinking to please you?
Are plans frequently upset or canceled.....because of the drinker?
Do you make threats....such as "If you don't stop drinking, I'll leave you"?
Are you afraid to upset someone .......for fear it will set off a drinking bout?
Have you been hurt or embarrassed .....by a drinker's behavior?
Do you search for hidden alcohol?
Have you refused social invitations ...out of fear or anxiety?
Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your other problems would be solved?
Do you feel like a failure....because you can't control the drinking?
