Originally Posted by
EasternMichael 
Something I realized is that I should probably come out and just tell those close to me about my problem. I have a wonderful girlfriend who I love dearly and my parents are very supportive of me, as is the rest of my family. None of them suspect anything regarding my alcohol use.
It is really difficult: I've always been the one in the family to achieve great things, so something like this is extremely hard to tell those who have so much faith in me.
I don't want to ruin anything about that, but really do want to get the help needed.
it's good that you have this Michael, I hope that you can keep it....unfortunately alcohol can steal it from you in the blink of an eye....it will become the most important thing in your life sooner rather than later. Please be honest with your doctor, i hope you can find the interest in quitting. drinking in the morning before work is only the beginning of the end.