Am I getting addicted to alcohol?

[Anonymous]

Hey everyone I am only asking here as I am sure someone here would be kind hearted enough to help.

I'm just wondering but is it likely that I'm getting addicted to alcohol? Like I'm talking about drinks a lot and when I do drink which is usually only on Friday and Sunday I only do at most 2 shots.

Is this a sign I'm getting addicted or is it simply my autism making me talk and think about it a bunch?

[D_Bone_Steak]

I'm addicted to alcohol... I literally need it for getting any sleep at all. I don't drink enough of it and I'm plagued by being hyper-alert and ultra nightmares. I've now pushed it to the point where I sweat if I go without alcohol. My hands will shake and sometimes I see/hear shit that isn't there. I would watch out... I also have the autism thing going on I think. It's all fun and games until you reach the point where going without actually makes you puke and not able to sleep for 3 days and nights. It starts with needing it for some reason of a mental sort, and then it gets serious when you need it just to be physically normal.

[MementoMori777]

If the levels of consumption rise then yes your tolerance is growing and you are consuming more, when the tolerance rises it normally means you are highering the dosage without even realizing it, don't let it get to the point you are addicted to start changing, if this is how you feel you should take a break from drinking.

Cause clearly you are realizing something as you drink, if you have to ask yourself if you are getting addicted it's most likely cause you are or else you'd be sure you weren't, that's better than others cause some people fall into denial and that makes it more dangerous, the fact that you have the self aware gives you that opportunity to stop before you fall deep into it.

[megabamse]

Addiction is in a way defined in a way that you can't stop ones you start. So if you can stop yourself, and go long times without. Then i would say your not addicted

[Nikki1989]

I don't think so.

[stratford]

Do you find yourself 'wanting a drink'?

[Asker]

Nope there is much better feel good things to have like a cola or herbal tea. 🙂

[stratford]

Then you're fine - nothing to worry about.