Hi HP
Welcome to SR. I tend to think the labels not as important as what you do about it
I also tend to think what anyone else thinks about us dealing with our problem is not nearly as important as taking care of our welfare.
It's weird - we embarrass ourselves time and again with our drinking - in public, with family members...yet we feel more ashamed when we decide to do something positive about it?
Don't let your pride take the drivers seat - you know whats best for you, holy.
And please - do think about seeing a Dr if you're at all worried abut your withdrawals.
D