Just figuring it out
I am trying to quit drinking and have been quite unsuccessful in the past. My boyfriend is a recovering *A* for 5 years and tells me that I am a drunk. I wan't to quit just to maintain a healthier lifestyle and partly to show him that I can too. My habit is typical, meet friends after work for a few, dinner and wine, etc. I just can't have two drinks though and therein lies my problem with alcohol. Whenever my bf gets on my case it just makes me want to go and pick up a bottle. I know this is a lame excuse, but I feel that I have started to drink more since he has been getting on me.
I hear everyone say to go do other things , change of pattern, lifestyle change etc. Well, every friend I have drinks, I am involved is many sports (wan't to lose weight so I can participate better), I hold a great job, live alone, take care of my house alone, take care of my sick father alone, pay my bills and stay out of trouble. Does that make me a functional alcoholic?
Just need some insight on how you guys do it (quit that is).