I call myself an alcoholic (I say I have an addictive personality:

food, alcohol , internet) but don't want anyone else to call me that.
Maybe I feel it is a judgement on their part, judging me.

I don't want to be judged. My medical chart says chronic substance use disorder. I don't like that either. I guess it is a personal thing...they think it is a diagnosis.
It does not define who I am.
bizi
I am ok with being called/labeled bipolar though.