What does it feel like to become a full-blown alcoholic?

Ill tell you what for five years i became something that I never thought in my wildest dreams i would become. read more

The realization that I had to look directly at being a full blown helpless drunk was very deflating. Now that I've undergone the lifestyle change needed to get past the past and BE without the delusions of the compolsive behavior, life is a pleasurable journey. read more

Full blown alcoholism can be devastating and fatal so you may just want to steer clear from alcohol permanently and avoid the issue. After all, if it is just a drinking problem, then eliminate the drinking, and the problem will go away. read more

I am a full blown alcoholic. I have had a 750ml a day habit for over 5 years. I haven't been sober for even ten days out of a year. The experience described by this guy is not my experience. I don't hate myself. I don't look in the mirror and feel like shit. I hold down jobs, graduated with a couple degrees, had a 10 year relationship. Fully functional. read more