On a small scale, when I'm drinking at a particular event, I lose all interest in creating fun or creating connections with people. Getting another drink is the only thing that resonates as important or worthwhile. I no longer have the ability to search for other ways to engage with the event. Alcohol is not a part of the event; it's all there is.
On a larger scale, when I'm drinking, I lose interest in creating activities, setting goals, or forging connections with people, in general. Getting drunk again is the only thing that resonates as important or worthwhile. I no longer have the ability to search for other ways to engage with LIFE. Alcohol isn't a part of life, it's all there is.
Was it true for me? Absolutely, yes! Honestly, I think your comments above describe exactly what it means to be an alcoholic. Well said.....and it is amazing to be free of feeling this way.