notfixable

Im wondering why I know I have a problem after only drinking for 2 and a half months. And I don't have any horror or bad storys about a rock bottom. I just know. where as my mom was an alcoholic long before I was born and a drug addicted since I was a toddler.she has had many many wake up calls and she still drinks and pops those pills. I do realize why she cant drink one drink or just once a week hell I cant either. But why is she willing to sacrifice her family over it...does it really get that controlling...that bad...that it will take over your head ?

Dee74

It really can get that controlling notfixable.

I effectively chose alcohol over two relationships and many friendships...

D

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I chose it over my kids for a while. It had quite a hold on me but not anymore.

MadameX

Yes it really does. Its a very selfish addiction. Stop now. Its not going to get better.

MIRecovery

When addiction has you in its grasp you will sacrifice everything except the buzz. You will be even willing to sacrifice your own life. It gets worse than you can imagine. Say goodbye to the monster before it has claws in you too deeply

Nighthawk8820

Well its obviously in your genetics, so as unfair as it is, you will have to attempt to stay one step ahead of your genes. It didnt work out for me, and I became an alcoholic, but have been in recovery for 2 years now. Recognize that you dont want to follow in your mom's footsteps, and come up with a plan of action. Only 2 months in, you are ahead of the game right now and can walk away before it really gets out of hand.

Nighthawk8820

See the problem with real hell is that you arent thrown into it overnight. No no, real hell comes on you slow and steady, often going undetectable until its too late and it has you in its grip. No one who picks up their first drink ever imagines being an alcoholic somewhere down the line. No one has bad intentions or wants to become addicted, but before you know it............you are and then the real struggle begins. It most def takes over not only your mind and body, but every other aspect of your life as well.

wanttobepure

Let me put it this way, your mom probably knows that she has a problem, but she still drinks. You know you have a problem after drinking only 2 and a half months. Do you still drink? If so, why? They say alcoholism is a progressive disease, it sneaks up on you.

Come back in ten years and tell us how you're doing ;-)

I am kidding of course, but unless you quit now it'll take some time before you realize whether or not you will follow in your mother's foot steps.

Really think about what I've said, now's the time to make the right decision.