think I am a good example of "it's not how much you drink, it's how it affects your life." Sometimes when I told people how much I drank, they'd compare it to themselves and say, "You really don't have much of a problem." Then I'd start thinking... hmmm... maybe I really DON'T have a problem! And I'd start the cycle all over again.
hi laura.... that is the realization that has come to me as well.. i shared this at my last meeting and it was amazing how many felt the same. whilst i used to drink a lot when i was younger, by the time i stopped i was drinking no more than 2 or 3 glasses of wine..... and it was still affecting my sleep, how i felt, memory... i still have friends who dont know i am going to aa who tell me i've not really got a problem, they also drink more than me.. but either are not ready to stop, or do not suffer the effects i do