my parents were both kinda alcoholic (i think they probably spurred each other on, if you get what i mean), and they say that it's hereditary. recently i've been drinking every night, and starting to have a few of a morning to help me through the day... i think i need to stop before i find that i can't.
If your having a few drinks in the morning, I think that's quite a serious issue that needs addressing before it gets right out of hand. Be careful helen.
i know you're right and i'm quite ashamed of it. but i'll admit that sometimes, since i know that there's no-one who's going to say anything whatever state i get in, it's easy to give in to temptation. the drink makes me forget about my shyness for a while. it's not ideal but i guess you do whatever you need to to cope sometimes.
i agree with bluey that drinking is an ingrained part of the culture here in britain. most people do their socialising in the pub. again, i suppose it's not exactly perfect...