General health question on help for alcoholism? 10 points?
I am seriously about to consider myelf an acoholic. I have a problem i know i do. im 22 male, i used to be a very competitive athlete and a body builder, but i injured myself 2 years ago, and i have gotten lazy. i drink about 50 drinks a week. i am ready to stop drinking and i need some tips on how to keep myself motivated to not drink and to workout and eat well again? any thing helps, i will give you the 10 point best answer question for a helpful response. thanks
I think I might be on the verge of alcoholism... what do you think?
I was always a big drinker in college. But now I feel that I hate going through the day without a little alcohol in me. I feel anxious otherwise. The best way to get rid of this anxiety for me is to get drunk. A lot of girls tell me that I am a really good looking guy but I feel that I am the ugliest person in the world. I dont know what it is. No matter how many good looking girls I sleep with, I look in the mirror and see the ugliest person in the world. But drinking makes me look better, makes me feel better, makes me live better. What should I do.
Would anyone share their experiences of overcoming alcoholism?
My boyfriend is 18 days sober, is still withdrawing slightly and is struggling with the cravings. I guess i'm looking for peoples experiences with getting sober, the recovery period for the extreme cravings, and a little reassurance for him that he WILL begin to feel better for it. He wants to know that it's going to be worth it. This isn't his first time drying out but it is the first time it's been his own decision. He wants to do this. He's got a lot of support. He attended his first AA meeting last week. He's going again tonight, but is a little apprehensive due to the fact that he's not religous. His intake varied between 400 600 units a week. 70 90 a day ish. Over 8 years. He's had a full physical and blood tests and by some miracle is in perfect health. Any stupid answers will be totally ignored. Chenic I really feel for you. My partner was drinking 9 12 litres of 7.5% white cider a day. It was hell.He is actually on Diazepam for his withdrawals. But thank you for the suggestion.I tried ultimatums. He'd stop and then contine to drink in secret. When everyone says they won't do unless THEY really want to, I believe they're right. You're welcome to e mail me if you want to vent or relate .
Why do people say alcoholism is a disease?
if you chose to go to the store and buy alcohol why is it a disease, cancer is a disease, herpes is a disease but overtly drinking yourself while feeling pity and disgust is a societal and moral issue. maybe if we stopped telling people it was a disease they would realize it is all on them and then they can get help with their EMOTIONAL PROBLEM not DISEASEyou can be addicted to anything. but we are told as people it isnt good so there fore were told we have problems.it still isnt a disease, and i understand your body needs it after awhile but still your are physically conscious and aware your buying itif you are physically doing something to harm your body, you can physically do something not to harm your body, although pharmaceuticals make big bucks on this disease kick, you guys will believe anything a doctor or powerful figure tells you.this is all constructs on professionals to make money,half of my family is considered alcoholics, im educated enough to know when not to follow society's theories and think for myself, i bet you guys believe we were once primates too huh.. hahaill give best answer to whom can convince me this mental weakness is a disease come on you know you want best answerim not saying you dont need help to quit, of course alot of people arent mentally strong enough to stop habitual practices by themselves but its kind of absurd to say its a disease if its not nature it is nurture. but thanks for your guys input any how
How to have someone get mandatory treatment for alcoholism?
my mom has had a problem for some time now with being an alcoholic. its got a lot worse in the last few years and i can't handle it anymore. im 16 years old and life is tough since i have no siblings or dad or step dad to help me. all my other family has their issues and are trying their best to help me with the situation. what i need to know is if theres a legal way to make her get help since she isn't wanting it. i need legal advice of what actions to take with making her get help. shes becoming a danger not only to herself but me now since she attacked me last night. i called the police and they did not arrest her but information was taken and i left my house to stay at my cousins and now im moving in with my uncle for an indefinite period of time. so please if ANYONE could give me legal advice as what i can do to make her get help please let me know.. i also live in the state of Massachusetts if that helps anyone. thanks this would be much appreciatedshe did assault me on several occasions while under the influence of alcohol.
What, exactly, constitutes alcoholism?
I should also mention that I'm not sure if this is the correct section to be putting this question in. tallsuntravel Not once in this question did I say that I drink. In fact, I don't. This is just out of curiosity.
Alcoholism - How much damage am I doing?
Hi, I've been a struggling alcoholic for about a year now. When I was at my worst I would drink 5 nights a week. Roughly a Pint of Cheap Liquor and a 24oz. Beer. I've been slowly trying to stop but I get so bored and when I hop on my 360 I want to drink more than ever. I've cut it down to 10beers probably 3 4 nights a week. I just want to know how much damage I could be doing? It's so hard to stop once I've opened the doors to alcoholism, I've been Atheist forever I've even considered trying to give my life to the lord to stop.
