An "Episodic Alcohol Abuser"
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An "Episodic Alcohol Abuser"
Well, I'm 12 days into sobriety and had a doctor's appointment today. Bloodwork results yet TBD but otherwise, a clean bill of health - this was clearly good news to me. One thing about the visit did stand out to me though: I described (to the doctor) my drinking history in a fair amount of detail and his conclusion was that I was neither alcoholic nor alcohol dependent but rather, an "episodic alcohol abuser."
Of course, in hearing this, my AV's ears perked up (wait, do AVs have ears?)
. Nevertheless, I know exactly what I am (an alcoholic) but the thought came to mind that it requires no label to decide what I already have: that my life will be infinitely better without alcohol. So with that said, on with sobriety!
Just thought I would share...
Of course, in hearing this, my AV's ears perked up (wait, do AVs have ears?)
. Nevertheless, I know exactly what I am (an alcoholic) but the thought came to mind that it requires no label to decide what I already have: that my life will be infinitely better without alcohol. So with that said, on with sobriety!Just thought I would share...
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Well done on day 12 SoberD yes there are a lot of terms but for me knowing im alcoholic truly is a blessing lol at your 'does av have ears' line
and D response diffrently abled D made me smile its true the new names to be more specific ends up making less sense
Why is there so much terminology lol
and D response diffrently abled D made me smile its true the new names to be more specific ends up making less sense
Why is there so much terminology lol
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Originally Posted by MissOverIt 
What did your doctor mean by "Episodic Alcohol Abuser"? I've never heard that before.
Presumably, what it means it that since I am a binge drinker (typically 2-4 days/week), my alcohol abuse pattern occurs in "episodes"; hence "episodic"...
A better description would probably be "Lunatic an a Bender Drinker"
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Originally Posted by sugarbear1
binge drinkers has been added to the new DSM (diagnostic and statistical manual which defines medical ailments) under alcoholism.....
only you can say whether or not you are an alcoholic.
only you can say whether or not you are an alcoholic.
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Does this mean that since I only have periodic "episodes" of drinking that I'm not an alcoholic? Does this mean that alcohol is only an occasional problem and that I'm just making a big deal out of nothing? Whew, what a relief!!!! Now I can drink myself silly over the weekend and just see it as an episode. Let the good times roll!!!! Now, when I go to an AA meeting, instead of me saying John, alcoholic, I can say John an episodic drinker. The BB thumpers would go crazy over this. LMAO
JUST KIDDING GUYS!!!!!!!! It's Friday night and am in a silly mood. John
JUST KIDDING GUYS!!!!!!!! It's Friday night and am in a silly mood. John
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It never seems to end with just the episodes.
There's the series, the reruns, the sequels, the novels-based-on, and the video-game-tie-ins.
Not to mention the syndication and character licensing (especially the bobble-heads).
There's the series, the reruns, the sequels, the novels-based-on, and the video-game-tie-ins.
Not to mention the syndication and character licensing (especially the bobble-heads).
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Originally Posted by LexieCat
It never seems to end with just the episodes.
There's the series, the reruns, the sequels, the novels-based-on, and the video-game-tie-ins.
Not to mention the syndication and character licensing (especially the bobble-heads).
There's the series, the reruns, the sequels, the novels-based-on, and the video-game-tie-ins.
Not to mention the syndication and character licensing (especially the bobble-heads).
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That's pretty common, I haven't met many people who were doing the alcoholic thing within a few years of "episodic alcohol abuse".... That's how it starts and daily abuse is how it ends up after a decade or two.
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I agree with Lexie, this disease is progressive & cunning. I found my binges turning into every night drinking and then every day drinking...then day and night drinking. It is sneaky...my life became unmanageable. I am working right now to pull it all back together..it is not easy, but so worth it. Best wishes for you as you go forward.
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I've had periods of episodic drinking.
My episodes would last from the time I cracked a beer open first thing in the morning when I woke up, until the time I finally passed out at the end of a day of continual drinking.
(Sarcasm voice at full volume) - What a relief it is to hear that, that's not alcoholic behavior, but episodic drinking. Phew, since I'm only doing this 4 day's a week, I'm not an alcoholic. (Sarcasm voice off).
Personally, I think your doctor's comments are harmful. What he did is legitimize, with his medical opinion, continued denial.
My episodes would last from the time I cracked a beer open first thing in the morning when I woke up, until the time I finally passed out at the end of a day of continual drinking.
(Sarcasm voice at full volume) - What a relief it is to hear that, that's not alcoholic behavior, but episodic drinking. Phew, since I'm only doing this 4 day's a week, I'm not an alcoholic. (Sarcasm voice off).
Personally, I think your doctor's comments are harmful. What he did is legitimize, with his medical opinion, continued denial.
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