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my father is an alcoholic who went into recovery 10 years ago but recently is back drinking small amounts every so often. I went to a family wedding recently and had a few glasses of wine myself. I felt serious self loathing and rage for 3 days after and wanted to verbally attack someone. I feel so confused about this. i feel like I am an alcoholic too but I rarely drink. any advice for me. thanks
If you are concerned about being an alcoholic, AA or a GP/medical professional would be more helpful here.
I understand you are confused about how to handle alcohol as a relative of an alcoholic. Maybe others who are children of alcoholics and ACOA can help you understand why you are so angry with yourself and the world. How was your father's drinking handled when you were young?
Although I know that my drinking is my business and has nothing to do with the drinking of my boyfriend, I cut back drinking a lot since I started with Al-Anon. I am disgusted by the evil liquid. I do not think the place it has in society is adequate. It smells like my drunk boyfriend. I am scared that I would make him drink or justify his drinking.
Did you go to face to face meetings? Do you want to write more about your feelings and confusion?
Hi there.... you're on the Al-Anon board, and perhaps those questions are better asked on the AA board?? Well worth checking out, for sure, as one certainly doesn't have to be a 'regular' drinker to be an alcoholic....
Best of luck
Tom
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I am glad you found us at MIP, maybe this would be better adressed on the A.A. side. There is a link if you click on A.A. message board. I hope you find it and take good care of yourself!!!!
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My god do you think so? i know so little about this really but could i be an alcoholic when i just have a few drinks every few months? or is it my reactions when i drink and after that really matter? not the amount i drink? this is really freaking me out now so i will ask on the AA board.
I am not saying you are an alcoholic, I wasn't aware of enough about you to make that judgement and only you know if you are or aren't. I avoid drinking because I have seen what it has done to some of my loved ones who can't stop drinking. I don't like how it makes me feel either. I am glad you came here nad posted and hope you can find face to face meetings as well. Sending you love and support!
-- Edited by Breakingfree on Tuesday 26th of June 2012 12:33:19 AM
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Sending you love and support on your journey always! BreakingFree
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" Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional."
"Serenity is when your body and mind are in the same place."
I have this same issue, and I don't think that I'm an alcoholic. My family comes from a long line of German brewmeisters, so I used to enjoy sampling different brews, etc. Now after living with my AH for so many years, I experience a lot of guilt if I happen to have a drink. I guess because I feel like it is hypocritical of me? I've never worried that I have an addiction, especially not now because most of the time I'm just repulsed by it.
