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Old Jun 22, 2014, 01:52 PM
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I wonder what is different about the times when you don't want to stop, compared to when you do? It sounds similar to how I can be when I drink. For me I don't want to stop when I have been working too hard, feeling too stressed, not having enough time to relax and do other things I like. I feel guilty too - and stupid.
I found that in my drinking days it very much depended on my mood at the time. When I was feeling very good and confident I could drink a lot and "hold my liquor". Or I could stop after only a few.

When I was feeling insecure or stressed as you say is when it was most likely to get out of hand. Once I started I couldn't stop. I would get stupid drunk. black out ect...

It very much depended on my mood. I have talked a lot to my 21 year old daughter about her drinking and she tells me the exact same thing is true for her. She is very honest with me but I worry very much about her becoming an alcoholic like me. I pray that her awareness will prevent this from happening.
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