Originally Posted by slatterbaum

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post on this forum. I have been reading this website for several weeks while I was still trying to convince myself that I was just a heavy drinker, not an alcoholic. It took a therapist to finally bluntly tell me that she thought I was an alcoholic and if i didn't change i was going to end up dead or in jail. So, I finally stopped. Yesterday was the hardest day because I was heading down the road and almost by nature stopped at the Valero gas station for my typical 18 pack of miller lite and a pack of smokes. Generally 18-22 beers three or four times a week is my standard. Have to admit that I already feel a hell of a lot better in the mornings than I have in a long time. Wish me luck.