Highercall

Two serious binges this week lost my bank card.

There is an AA meeting on Monday in my area and am thinking of going.

Am I an alcoholic? Or just a binge drinker?

Have half a litre of whiskey and 1 can super strength lager.

soberista

Im not sure it really matters. Alcohol is affecting your ability to live your life in a positive way. Someone who doesnt have a problem with alcohol would not turn to a sober recovery site or AA for support. Its great youve acknowledged you need help. Now get on with getting sober and loving a life that you deserve. Good luck.

MindfulMan

Not all alcoholics are daily drinkers. In my case for years I was mostly a heavy binger. It's tough on your body and your life.

doggonecarl

Does it matter? The reality is, you struggle to stay quit.

ScottFromWI

I think you were here asking the same types of questions last weekend HC, and the weekend before that, and the one before that, and......

Bottom line, you know that your drinking is a problem - doesn't matter how often or how much - its a problem. Quitting is the solution. I hope you can find the resolve to make that decision some day.

Stayingsassy

Or an alcoholic binge drinker?

No need to label yourself, ask yourself the question instead: what is drinking taking from me? What am I not able to do or to be, because I drink? What doors am I closing?

Do 30 days. That will give you more information about what you want from your life.