In Case You Were Wondering

I came across this today while surfing (you know...click on link, click on link, click on link).  I decided to post it here in case anyone is out there reading and questions whether or not they have a problem.  The key is to be brutally honest when answering.  Believe me, lying to the quiz or yourself is worthless.  I know - I took this test about a million times trying to convince myself that I didn't have a problem which I most definitely do.

This is taken from Alcoholics Anonymous dot org.  Surf on over and check it out.

Answer YES or NO to the following questions.

1 - Have you ever decided to stop drinking for a week or so, but only lasted for a couple of days?
2 - Do you wish people would mind their own business about your drinking-- stop telling you what to do? 

3 - Have you ever switched from one kind of drink to another in the hope that this would keep you from getting drunk?

4 - Have you had to have an eye-opener upon awakening during the past year?
5 - Do you envy people who can drink without getting into trouble?
6 - Have you had problems connected with drinking during the past year?
7 - Has your drinking caused trouble at home?
8 - Do you ever try to get "extra" drinks at a party because you do not get enough?
9 - Do you tell yourself you can stop drinking any time you want to, even though you keep getting drunk when you don't mean to?

10 - Have you missed days of work or school because of drinking?
11 - Do you have "blackouts"?
12 - Have you ever felt that your life would be better if you did not drink?
If you're like me, you answered some of these "no" and are thinking, "Thank God I could answer some of the with a no.  I'm not that far gone yet."

Remember what I said about lying to yourself?  Fact is, if you answered four or more in the affirmative (yes) then you have a problem.  Reach out and get some help.  Email me or anyone in the sober blogging world.  We are happy to help.  It's so worth it.

Namaste