I had a close friend tell me today that they want me to get help,

>>23673370
the term functioning alcoholic exists for a reason

>>23673391

so does Big Beautiful Woman... just because we put words together does not mean they fit together.

To me the very basis of alcoholism is that it is destroying your life. Alcoholism wouldn't be a problem if it made you happy, relaxed, and highly productive... we would be giving it to kids instead of adderall

>>23673409
Your current level of alcohol consumption is almost certainly going to cause you cirrhosis at some point.

If you really think you're not an alcoholic, (someone addicted to alcohol), why not go a few weeks without and see how you feel?

Also, if you think you're not, what would it hurt to go to a substance abuse counselor and have them confirm you're not? It's because you know they'll say you are, and you don't want to admit it to yourself.

To:dr the very fact that you posted this thread indicates that you're aware it's a problem, but that you're in denial.

>>23673370
That's the definition of a high functioning alcohol. You don't have to be the typical wino passed out in a street corner to be an alcoholic.

But, if you have all the rest of your shit together, all you're really doing is destroying your liver. Just make sure that when you develop cirrhosis, you refuse to get a liver transplant and die, so that someone more deserving can get the transplant instead. You and you alone will be responsible for putting yourself in that predicament, so you should be the only one paying the price for it.

>>23673439

1. I dont really have time or the patience to sit down with a touchy feely quack so he can sign me up for meetings and bi monthly sessions with him

2. Of course they will say something is wrong. It is in their best interest for something to be wrong.

3. I have gone months without alcohol. That however was at my last job and instead of drinking I would smoke a bowl before bed. My current job drug tests sadly. I can easily go without alcohol, but I can not fall asleep without being messed up in some fashion

>>23673445

Alcoholics and smokers are not able to get organ transplants. Like you said, if that happens, its on my own head. I will say this though. Everyone dies of something someday, might as well have fun while the ride lasts

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ITT: confirmation bias from someone whose mind is already made up