Hello Greenfingers,
Allow me to administer the Isaiah Alcohol Test:
- Is alcohol causing you more problems than enjoyment?
- Is alcohol a high priority in your life that could not be easily eliminated?
- Do you live in fear of the consequences of future drinking?
Okay, it's not a very professional test. But the super-basic question for everyone who comes here concerned about a problem or potential problem with alcohol is: why not cut it out completely? And if that's difficult, what stands in the way of abstinence?
Living sober is not a bad thing at all. Most of us when we get it going have great and fulfilling lives. But there was always some underlying reason that kept us to the bottle. Same holds true for people with drinking problems less severe than alcoholism.
Hope we can help give you some guidance. It's not an easy decision to make and not one where the road ahead is very clear. But there is a solution for you, I promise.
