How do I know I'm an alcoholic?

What are the signs or symptoms of alcoholism?

 A lack of interest in previously normal activities.
 Appearing intoxicated more regularly.
 Needing to drink more in order to achieve the same effects.
 Appearing tired, unwell or irritable.
 An inability to say no to alcohol.
 Anxiety, depression or other mental health problems.
What are the first signs of liver damage from alcohol?
What are the early signs of liver damage from alcohol?
 swelling of your liver, which may lead to discomfort in the upper right side of your
abdomen.
 fatigue.
 unexplained weight loss.
 loss of appetite.
 nausea and vomiting.

Is drinking alcohol everyday bad?

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, drinking is
considered to be in the moderate or low-risk range for women at no more than three
drinks in any one day and no more than seven drinks per week. For men, it is no more
than four drinks a day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

What counts as heavy drinking?

What do you mean by heavy drinking? For men, heavy drinking is typically defined as
consuming 15 drinks or more per week. For women, heavy drinking is typically
defined as consuming 8 drinks or more per week.

Can alcohol cause shingles?

Alcohol slows your immune system, making it more likely you could develop shingles
and making it harder to recover from a shingles attack.

What do you feel like when you stop drinking?

After your first 12-24 hours without alcohol, you may begin to start feeling the
preliminary effects of alcohol withdrawal. Some common symptoms include: anxiety,
insomnia, nausea, and abdominal pain. Also, because alcohol has a diuretic effect on
the body, you may be feeling more dehydrated than you normally should.