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Questions about *Alcoholism*

Posted by JonW on April 25, 2002, at 22:30:51

Hello all,

I haven't had a drink in 6 months or more because I decided it was a bad idea because I'm bipolar II and it rocks the boat too much. Anyway, at my last hospital stay the doctor said to me that "normal" people just get relaxed by alcohol but don't really get any major mood elevation. Well, alcohol definitely elevates my mood. I mean, I really really like alcohol, but does this make me an alcoholic? I would drink until I passed out most of the time but a lot of people do. Since I've stopped I definitely crave beer - even 6 months later my mouth waters and something perks up inside me when I think of drinking. However, drinking never got in the way of my life and I didn't have any trouble stopping. Does this mean I'm not an alcoholic? The doctor at the hospital told me that it takes time to develop a problem. Is this possible... I'm confused?

Thanks,
Jon


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