I think I’m an alcoholic. I don't think that I or anyone with any addiction should be judged for this.. It’s a disease just like cancer or bipolar disorder and I need help. I’m going to seek help.

We need to stop blaming people for addiction. And if I have to lead the way in advocating for that, then so be it.

I have an alcohol problem. It has not gotten me into legal trouble. I’ve never lost a job because of it. I’m a high functioning alcoholic, but I’m an alcoholic.

I drink every night, and sometimes during the day on weekends. I hide empty bottles. I have been ashamed. I come from a long line of alcoholics, including my mom, my maternal grandparents, and possibly my paternal grandmother (although I don't know that for sure).

I want ot stop this now. Coming together and organizing is the way forward, in my opinion. I don't want to be ashamed. I want to get better.

I'm a 38 year old woman who has struggled with alcohol problems off and on for years. There were time periods as long as four years where I didn't drink at all, but there have been other periods where my drinking has been atrocious. I've been pretty bad recently. But I hide it well.

I mainly drink beer. Sometimes up to six or seven per night. I weigh 105 pounds, so you can imagine that the impact on me is probably stronger than for many others.

I started drinking at age 13. I was a binge drinker in college. But now, I'm even worse. I've hidden bottles. I've lied to people about my drinking. I've pretended that because I can stop for a few days that I don't have a problem, but that's just foolish.

I want support from others who experience the same issues. I no longer know why I drink. I suffered from severe anxiety for years and years, and I know that drinking was a way to cope with that. But now I'm on Lexapro and feel no anxiety at all.

I have also suffered from severe chronic insomnia for 20 years. Often times I drink just to sleep, even though I know that's not smart.

I'm an intelligent person with a good job and a law degree. I want to overcome this, but I don't think AA is for me, although I have attended a few meetings. I feel like an online community might be more up my alley.

I'm a lawyer. I have been successful in my career and even in school. I hide my problem well, but I know it's there and it's negatively impacting my life. I'd like to know what the best way to tackle this problem is and I'm open to suggestions.

I hope I get some support here. Happy holidays to all.

Evie