I drink everyday & i don't consider myself an alcoholic
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I am a 48 year old man and on average i drink about 10 bottles of wine a week. i feel fine look fine & am very healthy, but in gov stats im an alcoholic.
Why is this, i work abroad alot (Spain) where wine consumption is the norm.
I exercise 5hrs a week my weight in 11 to 11 1/2 stone. If i drink white or rose wine i make them spirtzers 3rd sparkiling water, 3rd wine & a 3rd ice, if i drink red then i drink a glass of still water with each glass. I also drink good beer maybe 20 to 30 bottles instead of wine for 3 days a week & drink the same amount of water with each bottle, i never have a hangover, feel slugish. i dont eat junk food drink tea or coffee or popfizz drinks i only eat freash foods no packets or takeaways i make my own. So tell me is my life style wrong?
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vickylou dibbleskarr
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vickylou dibbleskarr
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i can guess why you started this discussion (denial ) but as you are so well why bother starting a discussion.
there are many people on this forum who freely admit they are alcohol dependant and live 1 day at a time. Then you come along saying you can drink what you like as you have such a healthy diet and life. You are not helping anyone with your ramblings as you don't have any problems. You can't help or offer advise to anyone who is trying
chantelle75 vickylou
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vickylou dibbleskarr
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to to give up alcohol as you don't know anything personal about alcohol probs, unlike the rest of us who freely admit our failings.
best you stick to candy crush!
needhelp123 dibbleskarr
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You must understand that the majority of people on this site are vulnereable and either struglling with or in early stages of recovery from alcohol abuse or people who have lived through and mercifully come through alcohol dependency, or health workers who simply wish to support those of us seeking help.
Whilst I value all opinions and you do make some valid points, this particular forum is not the place to air them. If I'm honest, I would classify you as a troll, as there is no merit to what you are arguing for the majority of us on here. Your claims about drinking excessively and maintaining a healthy lifestyle do not help those of us with our own struggles who have/are coming to terms with our alcohol dependency and are seeking to change our lifestyle. Many of us have that Evil Alcohol Fairy in our head telling us "it's ok to have a drink" which we battle with daily - your boasts only reinforce the "if he can do it so can i" which in reality is not true for the majority of us who drink heavily.
Best of luck.
dibbleskarr needhelp123
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chantelle75 dibbleskarr
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I've changed your name by the way.. CHUNKY THUMBS LOL 😂
vickylou dibbleskarr
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hope4cure dibbleskarr
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I'm inspired by so many who tried to help you! I wish my son had all the advice you have been so fortunate to get here, when he needed it so desperately!
My son was very much like u..
Read my story of my son..he is now in the 3rd stage of kidney failure. He looks great in good shape too, as UR pic shows u . It's what's going on in the inside...it does effect every organ in the body.
Alcohol controls the mind......the addiction.....
HOPE4CURE
vickylou hope4cure
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By drinking that amount of alcohol daily, he will, if not already, become dependant on alcohol
david86981 dibbleskarr
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First of all, I am not permitted to tell anyone else if they are an alcoholic or not. With that being said...10 bottles of wine a week is a good start.
Please remember, no matter where you are my friend, be it Spain, France, UK or US...10 bottles of wine is 10 bottles of wine. No matter where you go, there you are.
My oppinion is...that's a LOT my friend.
PS. Maybe consider why you logged on to this site to ask everyone else is if your consumption was okay.
jens77820 dibbleskarr
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My uncle is 77 years old lives in Germany. He smoked cigars all his life until about 5 years ago. He always has 2 bottles of beer each night and a bottle of wine. He is a professor at a university and gets up early every day. He has had his liver tested and 100% normal.
I typically drink 3 to 4 nights a week with light beer maybe 8-10 bottles. It does affect my sleep a bit but not my days. I am in good health no issues what so ever.
I really belive its your genetics AND your lifestyle. Typically people who drink do not eat well. And people who eat healthy typically do not drink. So its impossible to conclude anything.
My judgement is if you eat healthy, excersise and typically are not hungover then I see no issues what so ever.
sam52537 dibbleskarr
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I think you wouldn't be asking if there wasn't some part of you pretty nervous about your reality. I tell myself all this too...still think I drink too much.
mya51116 dibbleskarr
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Feeling shame from societies new found fixation on "rehabilitation" reality shows? Perhaps this culture is not the same in Spain, they don't exploit mental illness like some societies..perhaps.
What I feel is that you've enjoyed a bit more alcohol than is recommended and maybe you'd like some validation for your choices. I too drink more than the recommended amount, but that's usually every few months, not all the time. Furthermore, I absolutely do not need to justify my actions with a culture or country. People will always judge you and you will judge yourself. Take a couple days off drinking and slow down the amount of bottle to 5-8 a week. Not to prove anything, just try something different.
mya51116 dibbleskarr
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Feeling shame from societies new found fixation on "rehabilitation" reality shows? Perhaps this culture is not the same in Spain, they don't exploit mental illness like some societies..perhaps.
What I feel is that you've enjoyed a bit more alcohol than is recommended and maybe you'd like some validation for your choices. I too drink more than the recommended amount, but that's usually every few months, not all the time. Furthermore, I absolutely do not need to justify my actions with a culture or country. People will always judge you and you will judge yourself. Take a couple days off drinking and slow down the amount of bottle to 5-8 a week. Not to prove anything, just try something different.