Am I an Alcoholic?
June 7, 2022
"Am I an Alcoholic?"... "so you were an alcoholic?"... how many of us have been on the receiving end of these questions? Whether they come from our own personal questioning, or others, creating our own authentic answers is an important part of the journey for many of us. Language is powerful and yet it's not always that effective in pointing to our truth. Join us for an honest, down-to-earth discussion of a range of ways of looking at this question. You might be surprised where we end up.
07/06/2022
Present and Sober Podcast
Episode 53
Am I an Alcoholic?
What You'll learn in this Episode:
- Why Ellie never used the term 'alcoholic' (2.00)
- The power of descriptors vs statements of 'who we are' (10.00)
- Why science uses 'alcohol use disorder' (not alcoholic) as a term (12.00)
- how the 'blame game' gets involved (15.00)
- Why in the end this is all up to YOU (15.00+)
Don't forget to...
And now for that disclaimer...
Nothing on the Present & Sober podcast, including Ellie, Sam's, and our guest's opinions, is a substitute for medical advice. Don’t stop drinking suddenly if you’re physically dependent on alcohol. Seek help for any withdrawal symptoms from a medical professional.