“I technically drink a lot, because I have a little bit of alcohol each day during the week and then multiple drinks when I go out on Fridays, but everything’s okay. I’ve never experienced any severe consequences, like a DWI, getting fired from my job, or passing out in front of my kids. Those things could happen, but they haven’t. I’m not an alcoholic, but some days are more difficult. If I have some problems with my kids, an argument with my husband, or something at work doesn’t turn out okay, then this third drink is what I need. But it’s not every day. Today is an exception. It’s just this one time, and tomorrow I’ll drink moderately.
In the last few years, I’ve gone from drinking socially to drinking as a necessary part of my daily life. It’s also something I keep secret from everybody, including me, to be honest. My usual feelings about my drinking are:
(1) Today was rough; I need one more drink. I deserve
it; I’ve earned it.
(2) I don’t want to worry about anything else right
now; a couple of drinks will do the trick. I’ll think about my problems
tomorrow.
(3) Today was great, I need to celebrate with a drink! (4) A
drink makes any event more fun; I’ll try not to cross the line.” —Joyce
Lamberghini-West, A., & Karlen Triplett, P. (2025). Tipsy: A Woman’s Self-Guided Method for Managing Alcohol. US: Aysen Wellness.