Alcoholism is a disease. Understanding alcoholism is vital since there is a great deal miss communication and misinterpretation about the disease. Alcoholism is not curable. It is not the result of weak willpower. Well intentioned people (just like me) thought I just had to try harder and exercise more willpower to manage my drinking. Alcoholics try to quit. Alcoholics fail. Alcoholics make promises and really try to keep their promises to cut back, slow down, moderation or quit, but they can't. Alcoholics continue to disregard the fact, they cannot quit on their own. Alcoholics continue to justify why they need to drink. For example, a stressful day, death in the family, financial problems, relationship problems, I deserve a treat. Anything! An individual either has alcoholism or they don't. And if a person has the disease of alcoholism, they will never have the ability to drink alcohol like a normal person; ever.
1. The lack of ability to limit or control drinking after starting. An alcoholic fails constantly at keeping drinking under control even with the very best intentions. Any apparent control is often rare and never lasts. On most occasions, there is no turn off switch. General regret about drinking too much, usually unintended, is the next morning thought upon awakening. This over-drinking, shame and regret is a consistent pattern. Normal drinkers do not experience these tendencies
2. Alcoholics have an abnormal desire to drink. A constant preoccupation is how I would best describe it. Alcohol is everywhere in an alcoholic's life. A constant awareness of it with everyday planned around alcohol. An alcoholic is usually thinking about it. For example; when will I drink next, how much I will drink, when I will buy it, how much I will buy. An alcoholic does not necessarily drink all the time; however the thought of it is not far from the mind. Normal drinkers don't do this.
When we feel uncomfortable our alcoholic brains are wired to seek alcohol. We need to control our thinking so that we reduce the chance of picking up a drink so our alcoholism needs to be managed daily. Our willingness to do the most insane thing and pick up drink is a result of deeper rooted problems. Looking at these root problems is critical for long term recovery success. For instance our need for acceptance and approval; our search for purpose and direction; and understand about feelings of insignificance and lack of security need our attention.
If you feel you have a drinking problem and need assistance finding help, you can send me an email at sober.coach.one@gmail.com
1. The lack of ability to limit or control drinking after starting. An alcoholic fails constantly at keeping drinking under control even with the very best intentions. Any apparent control is often rare and never lasts. On most occasions, there is no turn off switch. General regret about drinking too much, usually unintended, is the next morning thought upon awakening. This over-drinking, shame and regret is a consistent pattern. Normal drinkers do not experience these tendencies
2. Alcoholics have an abnormal desire to drink. A constant preoccupation is how I would best describe it. Alcohol is everywhere in an alcoholic's life. A constant awareness of it with everyday planned around alcohol. An alcoholic is usually thinking about it. For example; when will I drink next, how much I will drink, when I will buy it, how much I will buy. An alcoholic does not necessarily drink all the time; however the thought of it is not far from the mind. Normal drinkers don't do this.
When we feel uncomfortable our alcoholic brains are wired to seek alcohol. We need to control our thinking so that we reduce the chance of picking up a drink so our alcoholism needs to be managed daily. Our willingness to do the most insane thing and pick up drink is a result of deeper rooted problems. Looking at these root problems is critical for long term recovery success. For instance our need for acceptance and approval; our search for purpose and direction; and understand about feelings of insignificance and lack of security need our attention.
If you feel you have a drinking problem and need assistance finding help, you can send me an email at sober.coach.one@gmail.com
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