Could she be an alcoholic? ?!
My mom likes a drink!. When she gets back from work at 6 in the evening she has a glass of wine!. Id say she drinks three quarters of a bottle of wine a night and a couple of glasses of vodka and lemonade every night!. Ive joked in the past and said "another glass!" but now Im worried that she is drinking too much!. Ive heard her say before I need a drink to cope with you all and laughed!. is she drinking too much!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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it sounds like she has become dependant on it - if she says she needs it to cope- try to get her to cut down a bit tell her its worring you and harming her health try to get her to have 2 alcohol free days to help her body recover from the effects of the drink (good luck - if you need to talk anytime please email me ) take careWww@FoodAQ@Com
She is a heavy drinker, but probably not an alcoholic!. An alcoholic would be drinking serval bottles of wine at least, or a whole bottle of vodka!. She has a mental addiction, not a physical one!.
She has got a problem though!. I don't know what you can do to help her; the hardest thing for anyone with a problem is to admit to themselves that they have got one!.
Are her parents still alive!? If so, chat to them, tell them how much she drinks!. She probably hasn't told anyone how much she drinks, if asked she might say she likes a glass of wine or two, people rarely admit to themselves how much they drink let alone others!.
As it stands, it won't do her serious harm, but she's getting into a rut if she depends on it to cope with stress, eventually she will end up drinking more unless she does something about it now!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
She has got a problem though!. I don't know what you can do to help her; the hardest thing for anyone with a problem is to admit to themselves that they have got one!.
Are her parents still alive!? If so, chat to them, tell them how much she drinks!. She probably hasn't told anyone how much she drinks, if asked she might say she likes a glass of wine or two, people rarely admit to themselves how much they drink let alone others!.
As it stands, it won't do her serious harm, but she's getting into a rut if she depends on it to cope with stress, eventually she will end up drinking more unless she does something about it now!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yep!. Alcoholic!. If you can encourage her to take her drinking more seriously and be a more responsible role model, that would be a good thing!.
If it gets out of hand, and you have younger siblings in residence, you might need to get help from Al-Anon Family Groups!. They could suggest an appropriate counseling agency or direct you to the right person who can!.
You might just start by telling your mom how you feel when she drinks!. Remind her that she's your mom, your first example of how to live in the world, how to manage stress, how to cope!. If she's using alcohol to do these things, it's likely that you or your siblings will adopt a similar practice!.
Maybe you could develop a family agreed upon means of "coping" with the stress of working long days and coming home to a house full of more work to do!. Make sure everyone is pulling his/her weight, doing chores, keeping the home managed together!. If you're having to be the mother in the house, this will affect your future relationships!. Make sure you are clear with your siblings and your mom that you all have a stake in a healthy family life!. You should each be learning to live independently, but as long as your mom is dependent upon alcohol, there will be a little hole where the family's energy and love leak out constantly!.
Good luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If it gets out of hand, and you have younger siblings in residence, you might need to get help from Al-Anon Family Groups!. They could suggest an appropriate counseling agency or direct you to the right person who can!.
You might just start by telling your mom how you feel when she drinks!. Remind her that she's your mom, your first example of how to live in the world, how to manage stress, how to cope!. If she's using alcohol to do these things, it's likely that you or your siblings will adopt a similar practice!.
Maybe you could develop a family agreed upon means of "coping" with the stress of working long days and coming home to a house full of more work to do!. Make sure everyone is pulling his/her weight, doing chores, keeping the home managed together!. If you're having to be the mother in the house, this will affect your future relationships!. Make sure you are clear with your siblings and your mom that you all have a stake in a healthy family life!. You should each be learning to live independently, but as long as your mom is dependent upon alcohol, there will be a little hole where the family's energy and love leak out constantly!.
Good luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
That is a tough call!. Many people drink daily but would not be considered an alcoholic!. My brother is a recovering alcoholic, 10 years now and helps others recover, even speaks to groups of inmates about substance abuse!. In any event when I discuss with him the idea of drinking on a daily basis he tells me people who have addictions (alcohol or drugs) will have certain destructive behaviors associated with their addictions!. When you mom tells you she needs a drink to cope - that might be a sign of a bigger problem that needs some attention!.
Hard to get other people to see a problem if they can't identify what that problem is!. As her daughter you might be in a position to influence her and might want to consider asking her to seek professional help if in fact she is struggling to cope!. Best of luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Hard to get other people to see a problem if they can't identify what that problem is!. As her daughter you might be in a position to influence her and might want to consider asking her to seek professional help if in fact she is struggling to cope!. Best of luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
People who drink are doing it because they have problems and are using alcohol to cope!. She is drinking too much!. You find a pastor, counselor at school to talk to for some help for you and maybe your mother!. There is a number you can find in the phone book-call and someone will help you over the phone!. It is ALANON-it is for children, friends, spouses or anyone who is concerned about those you love who are drinking too much!. There are groups of kids who meet-called ALATEEN who's parent drinks too much!. They have meetings to talk and also lots of fun!. Call now before she gets worse!. I know what will happen because I am a recovered alcoholic and counselor!. I got help through Alcoholics Anonymous and through counseling many years ago!. She needs an understanding friend-she will find it in AA!. Love, A GrandmaWww@FoodAQ@Com
As a recovered alcoholic, my experience was that, fairly early on in my drinking career, I lost the ability to control my alcohol intake once I'd started drinking!. It was a physical reaction which meant that, once alcohol had gone into my body, I craved more!. Therefore, I could not drink safely!. I know several people who are heavy drinkers, but they don't seem to have the same lack of control!.
The other thing was, I found it impossible to stay stopped on my own!. I really had to come to terms that my body wouldn't let me drink safely and my mind wouldn't stop telling me "it'll be different this time!.!.!." At that point I asked for help and I celebrated 3 years sober on 16th October 2008!. If you're worried about your mum - try Al-Anon, which is a fellowship which offers help and information to the families of alcoholics!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The other thing was, I found it impossible to stay stopped on my own!. I really had to come to terms that my body wouldn't let me drink safely and my mind wouldn't stop telling me "it'll be different this time!.!.!." At that point I asked for help and I celebrated 3 years sober on 16th October 2008!. If you're worried about your mum - try Al-Anon, which is a fellowship which offers help and information to the families of alcoholics!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I work 6 night's a week behind a bar, I drink ever day!. The difference between a alcoholic and a drunk is that an alcoholic wants to stop drinking!.!.!. I don't drink to cope, and I have stopped drink for months on end, so you are looking at a different - your own worries - it's really not up to you to decide if she drinks too much or not!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
The difference between someone who just enjoys a drink and someone who is an alcoholic is defined by their dependence!. If she uses excuses to drink or drinks to take her mind off things, then yes she is an alcoholic!. in either case, she is drinking far more than recommended and should be encouraged to slow down!.
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she is drinking too much!. but she needs it to relax so she drinks it, other people pop pills!. i guess its the lesser of two evils!. she does maybe need to talk to someone about her issues!. but then they will get her off of drinking and on to pills!. i've seen it happen way to many times!. be by her side and support her but try and get her a lil bit of help!. she may just need someone to talk to!. good luckWww@FoodAQ@Com
yes, drinking every night spec as she says she needs it to cope is alcoholiam, you dont have to drink 2 bottles of vodka a day to be an alcoholic, just more than the reccomended weekly amount, on a regular basis!. she is risking liver disease among other stuffWww@FoodAQ@Com
Sounds that way, someone in my family's the same, she doesn't listen though!. Unless you can really get her to realise what she's putting at stake by drinking so much, I doubt it will stop!. Not really much more you can do other than talk to her!. Hope things work out!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
That's an awful lot to be drinking every night!. If she had a glass of wine after work or a glass with dinner, that's one thing, but 3/4 of a bottle plus numerous vodka drinks every single night!? At minimum, that's way too much!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
she could be an aloholic or maybe she just likes to drink but is not dependent on it!. if it does not cause problems in life or job or personal relationships, then she is not an alcoholic, she is just someone who likes to drink!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If it doesn't cause any problems in her life, Leave her alone as far as messin with her goes!.Keep hassilin her & you might become a problem!.She doesn't need more stress!. Just a different way of dealing with it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes what you described is too much!. Because that amount of drinking can cause liver damage and maybe diabetes!. Even if it doesn't negatively affect her personality!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If she is dependant on alcahol, meaning she cant go without it for a while (days weeks etc) means she is an alcaholic!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes, she has a problemWww@FoodAQ@Com
as long as she isnt getting voilent!.!. who cares!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
