Personally, I think it is extremely irresponsible to promote self-diagnosis, if indeed there is a disease called alcoholism. I'm all for people who feel their drinking is out of control ceasing their drinking on their own. But if someone is truly alcohol dependent cessation can be deadly. If someone is extremely emotional or mentally distressed about their drinking, chances are they have underlying mental health issues and should seek solid psychiatric medical care. I understand how a few of you may be cynical about that, but that should not be a reason to discourage others from seeking medical care. Take or leave what ever you want from what I post, but if you take anything take this; if you are painfully distressed over your drinking, if you shake or your heart flutters in your chest when your stop drinking or if you cry because you can't have a drink, please see a doctor.