What constitutes an alcoholic?

[tdw28210]

Bob,

No advice here, just well wishes from a Pelican friend you've helped in the past.

[KFC911]

So Bob....how many days has it been since you quit drinking...6 or 1?

One day at a time my friend...

[Crowbob]

One day at a time for the truly addicted is really one minute at a time. The fight for them never ends. But in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.

You are a good man, KC.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by KC911

So Bob....how many days has it been since you quit drinking...6 or 1?

One day at a time my friend...

Ha! Reminds me of a conversation I had with my doc when I joined his practice.

"Are you a smoker?"
"Yes"
"How heavy?"
"I haven't had one in 36 years."
"Ah. OK. I get it"
Big grin.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by KC911

So Bob....how many days has it been since you quit drinking...6 or 1?

One day at a time my friend...

Six days now w/o. I have not "quit" because I am skeered to say that. I just ain't drinking today.

One of my customers just brought me a giant bag of various Christmas ales, including Bad Elf and Very Bad Elf. Big honkin' bottles. The very definition of real beers.

They are in my fridge. They are laughing at me. They just called me the P-word.

My son is going to get an early Christmas present.

[rwest]

Awesome Bob, glad to hear it.

[Rikao4]

that's great news..

6 days will become 7..
hour by hour sometimes..
how are you sleeping..?
appetite..

Rika

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Six days now w/o. I have not "quit" because I am skeered to say that. I just ain't drinking today.
.....

They are in my fridge. They are laughing at me. They just called me the P-word.

My son is going to get an early Christmas present.

More than one way to skin a feardy-puss doncha know...I like it

"I might get drunk as a skunk tomorrow, but I just ain't drinkin' today!"

Put that on a tee shirt and wear that sucker everyday for the rest of your life....it'll reek, but the net result will be fantastic

Keep on keepin' on Bob....

[daepp]

Yep. I don't intend to have a drink today. Can't say about tomorrow, but I know I can make it to bed time without taking a drink. And that's today's definition of success.

Great job Bob.

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by Crowbob

The people closest to an alcoholic (or any substance abuser for that matter) sustain enormous anguish. Simply watching someone whom they love drifting off into oblivion sets off a myriad of emotions, let alone the intellectual conflicts they must also endure.

The frustration, pity and anger over what is happening (or has happened) force intellectual and emotionally honest bystanders into realities that are routinely repressed simply by virtue of their own self-preservation. Their own guilt and remorse over real (and imagined) responses to the self-destruction of a very close loved one make it difficult to forgive themselves.

The hoping and praying and waiting for recovery often go unanswered, leaving a void not easily described with words.

But the joy and relief when (if) it finally comes is a gift.

Sometimes, it never comes. Sometimes, you learn that you can not control someone else. Sometimes, leaving them, while the toughest thing to do, may just be the right thing.

[Bill Douglas]

Google cares about us. Since I posted on this thread I've had ad's offering to help my alcoholism.

LOL, mind you I've also had ones about Russian prostitutes too after typing in the word Ruskie in Hugh's car sold thread.

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

LOL, mind you I've also had ones about Russian prostitutes too after typing in the word Ruskie in Hugh's car sold thread.

That is exactly how I explained it to my wife

To all, what a wonderful, heart felt thread.

Bob, thanks for starting this. I have learned a great deal from the exchange of information: Bet you have as well!

[Moses]

Originally Posted by Craig T

Is it possible that 6pm also signifies the end of my work day, and the 6pm cocktail is symbolic of the time to relax and unwind from the stresses of complex business processes.?

Probably this... Your history does not suggest alcoholism to me. Not necessarily. But dry alcoholics are and endless resource if you're looking for temperance lectures.

I love having a drink at the end of the day. For exactly the reasons you describe. It's the comforting ritual. I'm frequently on call or have reading to do so a cup of tea replaces a glass of wine or a cocktail without missing a beat. Two drinks a night after work does not make you an alcoholic. Your family history is reason for concern, but your alcohol consumption perhaps not so much.

[Bill Douglas]

Umm, what works for me... If I eat something sweet, something full of sugar, I DO NOT want alcohol. Yuk, couldn't think of anything worse. You could try a couple of candy bars at about the time when you would normally feel like a drink.

I may have a minor addiction to carbs and alcohol is the easiest and fun-ist way of getting carbs. It may be worth a try.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

Umm, what works for me... If I eat something sweet, something full of sugar, I DO NOT want alcohol. Yuk, couldn't think of anything worse.

Have you tried red wine and chocolate?

Of course not recommended is you have a drinking problem!

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

Have you tried red wine and chocolate?

Of course not recommended is you have a drinking problem!

GF is into that sort of thing. And ridiculously sweet desert wines - yuck. Not me. I just drink pinot noirs or occassionally a beer.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

...

Bob, thanks for starting this. I have learned a great deal from the exchange of information: Bet you have as well!

I learned Bob loves beer and used to drink a lot

Hey Bob...you still good? I'll quit pestering you if you want, but I've got the determination of a Pit bull too if that's what it takes...

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by KC911

I learned Bob loves beer and used to drink a lot

Thing is, I loved beer.

One day at a time.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Thing is, I loved beer.

One day at a time.

Watch out Bob, here comes Friday! He only has six brothers, and they'll keep on coming, but you've whupped everyone of them before

[wdfifteen]

Hey Bob, how's it going?
I don't mean to pry, just thinking about you.