tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post3668893793133317931..comments2024-03-27T00:48:06.021-07:00Comments on Mummy was a Secret Drinker: Am I an alcoholic?SoberMummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-56428764608975915222020-01-10T05:35:23.021-08:002020-01-10T05:35:23.021-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ben Gillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357749695435656997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-72325063289383173762016-07-19T21:33:00.636-07:002016-07-19T21:33:00.636-07:00I had a problem with wine, too. It made me feel cl...I had a problem with wine, too. It made me feel classy and important to order the most expensive bottle when I was out at dinner. It seemed like it would be a great way to impress the ladies, and sometimes it worked - at least in the short term. Best of luck with your journey to recovery!<br /><br /><a href="http://newdawntreatmentcenters.blogspot.com/2016/05/overcoming-meth-addiction-while-at.html" rel="nofollow">Jeffery @ New Dawn Treatment Centers</a>Jefferyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11216895921101501477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-33006845568815312282015-07-30T12:40:17.726-07:002015-07-30T12:40:17.726-07:00You are absolutely right. We are just addicted to ...You are absolutely right. We are just addicted to alcohol, and it's not a disease. Yet I feel very strongly that I'm genetically disposed for addiction, and that runs strongly in my family - alcohol, pot, nicotine, gambling, and even a case of becoming dependent on Coca-Cola (is that even a thing?)Ullahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422287349331460686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-86326599254820014442015-06-08T21:56:02.028-07:002015-06-08T21:56:02.028-07:00Yeah that’s quite a nice way to make people who ar...Yeah that’s quite a nice way to make people who are alcoholic to confront the truth. Many often deny and some even do drunk driving considering they have complete control of situation. I have seen many people ruining their lives when I worked with a <a href="http://www.duilawyerlosangeles.com/" rel="nofollow">DUI attorney Los Angeles</a> couple of years ago.<br />alia52naliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101879498915201401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-46014633765582627712015-03-21T05:58:24.181-07:002015-03-21T05:58:24.181-07:00Oh, just wanted to add. My line is" I'm ...Oh, just wanted to add. My line is" I'm in long term recovery, meaning that I haven't had a drink or drung in 9 years. I too, dont like the word alcoholic.Just mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01790931960979813631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-20782544742113973112015-03-21T05:57:18.789-07:002015-03-21T05:57:18.789-07:00Thanks for your post. Here are a couple more asse...Thanks for your post. Here are a couple more assessments, used more commonly in the field of addiction and relate more directly to the DSM 5 criteria:<br /><br />http://www.addictionsandrecovery.org/addiction-self-test.htm<br /><br />Hope that's helpful and I thank you for your blog. It brings a smile to my face :)Just mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01790931960979813631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-28632819124521388392015-03-21T01:06:56.150-07:002015-03-21T01:06:56.150-07:00You're great, Wendy. Have a fab weekend.You're great, Wendy. Have a fab weekend.SoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-15327632138600753562015-03-20T12:47:26.499-07:002015-03-20T12:47:26.499-07:00I am alcohol free.
I am an ex-drinker.
I don't...I am alcohol free.<br />I am an ex-drinker.<br />I don't drink alcohol anymore.<br />That's what I like to say.<br />There is such a stigma connected to the word alcoholic!<br />Hugs,<br />WendyUntipsyteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975521042875808241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-24351919566295400302015-03-20T10:38:06.777-07:002015-03-20T10:38:06.777-07:00Hi - Rachel! Thanks for the link - love the artic...Hi - Rachel! Thanks for the link - love the article. I don't find giving up alcohol too tricky, the problem is in sticking with it ;-) I've never got past 2 months. That's why I'm writing the blog - the more people I share this with (even anonymously) the less likely I am to lose the resolve. I'll definitely do the amazon review, and I'll do a link from the blog on a post I'm planning on helpful reading. Love SMSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-63654353701196292232015-03-20T10:20:55.700-07:002015-03-20T10:20:55.700-07:00Hi sober mummy. Thanks so much for getting in touc...Hi sober mummy. Thanks so much for getting in touch. I think we have very much in common! Thanks for your kind comments about my book ( could you post it on amazon??). I am cheering for you and nodding my head. Everyone IS doing it and this makes any behaviour seem normal, even when we know deep down it's not. It sounds like you have given up without much difficulty?? If so that's great. I found it quite hard and would never have believed my perception of being sober could have been so wrong. As regards whether you are an alcoholic, or whatever that means, here is a link to an article I put on Huff post in January. http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/6542702<br /><br />Keep at it and keep in touch<br />Sober is indeed the New Black!<br />Www.soberisthenewrachelblack.blogspot.co.ukAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570384820379369822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-42761468369610524002015-03-20T02:41:13.754-07:002015-03-20T02:41:13.754-07:00Welcome Laura, and well done you! Stick with it - ...Welcome Laura, and well done you! Stick with it - I'm on day 19 and I feel great (most of the time)! You are so like me - bet I know you! Keep in touch... SM xSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-66183112362106714322015-03-20T02:37:36.575-07:002015-03-20T02:37:36.575-07:00Hurrah for you SM.i have done those quizzes too. M...Hurrah for you SM.i have done those quizzes too. Mainly to reassure myself that I am not, in fact, an alcoholic. No days off work, no blackouts, no children missing appointments at the orthodontist etc. <br /><br />I think we are a legion out there, the middle class mummies - our parties fuelled by Margaux and Le Montrachet. Anyone who doesn't imbibe is shown the tap for the hose-pipe in the garden. <br /><br />Chapeau for kicking it into touch. I am currently on my third day but I feel like I mean it this time. Something in my head is different, I've had enough. <br /><br />Enjoy your weekend, have a Badoit for me! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979986319879789248noreply@blogger.com