Am I Drinking Too Much?
The term alcoholic can be quite intimidating for many people. It is associated with a wide variety of overwhelmingly negative images; diseased livers, ruined relationships, lost careers.
Many people with an alcohol problem feel that they are entirely at the mercy of their drinking and are no longer their own person, as though they are literally “enslaved” by the alcohol.
If you are worried about your drinking it might be time to take a step back and evaluate. First, ask yourself if alcohol plays a big part in your daily life. If you find yourself considering alcohol as part of your normal daily activities, or that you have to plan the rest of your life around your drinking, it is probably time to seek help.
Here are some other good questions to ask yourself.
- Have you ever tried to cut down on your drinking by yourself because the amount you drink worries you?
- Do you ever feel annoyed or insulted when someone else mentions your drinking?
- Does it feel like you need to drink?
- Do you find yourself drinking alcohol just to feel “normal?”
- Are you unable to find anything fun or enjoyable unless it comes with a drink?
- Do you drink alcohol in the morning?
- Have you ever drunk alcohol secretly by yourself?
If the answer to any of the above is yes, it is time to ask for help with your alcohol problem, and Wellington Lodge is here for you.
For confidential and professional advice on how to take the first steps towards freeing yourself from the dominion of alcohol call us now on 0203 018 2758 or for free from UK landlines on 0800 8600 461.
What Do You Need To Know?
- More about the signs of alcoholism
- How to get an alcohol assessment
- About alcohol treatment from Wellington Lodge
