You know you've become a little mean, but who doesn’t argue? You realize that it has something to do with your drinking but you’ll never admit it to your spouse because that would mean they would expect you to quit. You rationalize that you’re in control and can stop whenever you want which means you’re not addicted. When people say it’s impacting your life, you deny it. Although when you really think about it your body is starting to show that you’re drinking.
You don’t feel as healthy. There was that one time that you made your daughter cry. And that time that you got in an inappropriate argument at the restaurant. But that doesn’t mean it’s a problem. Those are isolated incidents. You have a gut check, and admit that this might just be impacting you.
Recognizing that there are issues can cause people to contemplate getting support. And many of my clients feel uncomfortable with taking the step. I provide a comfortable environment for you to speak honestly about what’s going on. We take a look at how your decisions are impacting you, and work together to explore the best next steps.