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[dontgiveahoot]

Well, I suppose if you can't be honest in your LiveJournal you can't be honest anyhere, so here goes.

I have a problem with alcohol.

That is to say, I am not physically addicted to it - I don't need huge amounts every day or suffer withdrawal. No, that would be easier

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[kohaku_hoshi]

Have you talked to a professional about this? You could be an alcoholic even if you don't need it every day.
Aspies are prone to substance abuse, studies say. That's one reason why I take similar precautions with drinking, (the other is that alcoholism runs in the family) and I never drink while depressed. I've never had a binge like that, but it must be awful. I wish you the best.

[dontgiveahoot]

Yeah, I have talked to my GP about it. He agrees that I obviously haven't developed the control mechanisms in place to stop at one, the way most people have, and he was the one who recommended that my friends and boyfriend be my support network.

And yes, alcoholism is in my family as well, so I really should have known better. Still, hindsight is 20-20 and all that. *sigh*

[kohaku_hoshi]

good, I'm glad you're trying to police yourself. that shows a lot of self awareness. good for you :)