Dec 16, 2021 · Hi, I’m Kelly and I’m not an alcoholic; I’m a non-drinker. I’ve always prided myself on my ability to change my mind. I used to believe that I would never want to live anywhere but …

Dec 27, 2019 · Not drinking was no longer something cute I was trying on, but something serious, because now I had a life-threatening disease: alcoholism. A one-word answer explained …

Jan 26, 2018 · There’s a pervasive assumption that if you don’t drink, you’re either a) pregnant, or b) you have a SERIOUS problem with alcohol. And that’s simply not true. It’s possible to …

Nov 18, 2024 · Myth #1: “I Don’t Drink Every Day, So I’m Not an Alcoholic.” This misconception overlooks the behaviors and consequences of drinking. According to healthcare professionals, …

Jul 16, 2017 · I don’t consider myself an alcoholic—having read the criteria of the DSM for alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence, I became convinced that I was, instead, in a “shade of gray” …

Aug 28, 2019 · If you’ve been considering giving up alcohol, but you’re afraid of what it might look like or wondering if AA and traditional recovery are the only routes, let me assure you: there is …

Sep 5, 2017 · I’m not an alcoholic but want to stop drinking. If you feel this way, then I recommend that you take steps to stop drinking. Some people recommend that you drink in moderation, to …

I’m Not An Alcoholic If… Have you ever rationalized to yourself the reasons you’re not an alcoholic? Come up with justifications for why you drink when others question you or you start …

Whether or not I’m an alcoholic, I have learned to be a better person and think of others more often than before. Just by practicing a 12-step program I feel more at peace each day, and …

Oct 30, 2024 · Is there alcohol in alcohol-free beers, and should we be worried? Very few of us see a vulnerable, lonely person who needs help, not judgment. So perhaps that is why I don’t …