Originally Posted by
LosingmyMisery 
You tell me? I'm confused here. I thought we were discussing alcoholism not being fat or stupid. I've read about the choices you've been making lately and I'm trying to stress the point that if you are an alcoholic and need help to stop drinking, labels don't really matter. Words don't matter. What matters is what am I going to do to get sober and get my life in order? Over thinking things and missing the big picture delays recovery. Put the focus on where it should be and don't let unnecessary clutter get in your way.
You know what ruined my self esteem? Drinking. Drinking to oblivion day in and day out. You know what helped it? I quit drinking and I found myself. Apples, oranges. I don't care to discuss them. I'm here to talk about recovery. Isn't that why we're all here?
No, semantics matter. I've had an eating disorder. So when I say I am fat at 115 lbs., people should take note. When I don't have a period due to two years of amennohrea (sp?), people should take note.
My point is, there are many addictions, and you should become better educated.
We are all in this boat together. I don't care whether it's alcohol-dependence, drug addiction, eating disorder, or what have you.