Originally Posted by
Needinghelp82 
I think I feel pathetic for having got to this stage.
I've got a lovely family, other than GAD I haven't had any major traumas, and hold down a professional job. How can I be an alcoholic? How could I have let it get so bad? How do I get through this?
The past few days have been terrible. I need to change it's just terrifying
Perhaps discouraged and overwhelmed are better words for what you are feeling; these feelings can be rather debilitating.
You are not alone. Many people with good lives, good professions, good health and good families have abused alcohol. The good news is that you CAN leave alcohol abuse behind you, move forward and truly enjoy the good life you have.