I saw the signs, it opened up my eyes I saw the Signs! Season 2, Ep. 13
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This is an important episode! Here your hosts discuss some of the warning signs they experienced when they were consuming alcohol. From this discussion we came up with our own list of 17 Signs that we believe were strong indicators that our relationship with alcohol was becoming unhealthy. If you or someone you know are contemplating their relationship with alcohol, they need to listen to this episode!
LAF Life's 17 Signs:
- An ALL or NOTHING attitude; you can't stop at just 1 drink.
- Using drinking as an excuse for everything; stress relief, celebrating or rewarding yourself.
- Blacking out or not remembering what happened when drinking.
- Unable to socialize without alcohol.
- Missing important commitments or events.
- When having a drink at the end of the day starts to consume your thoughts.
- If lack of alcohol starts effecting your moods; irritability or increased anxiety.
- HAIR OF THE DOG; having to have a drink to make a hangover feel better.
- Physical changes; weight gain, puffiness, glossy or empty eyes.
- Losing yourself and lacking motivation or drive to do the things you use to enjoy.
- Hiding or lying about the amount of alcohol you are consuming.
- Unexplained injuries or bruises.
- Googling do I have a problem or how much alcohol is too much.
- Having a family history of alcohol abuse.
- Breaking promises to yourself, saying "I'm going to cut down or stop tomorrow, tomorrow".
- Increased tolerance or cravings; you need to drink more to get your desired results.
- FEAR; you are scared to quit because you are not sure what your life will be without it.
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