How thin is the line between one glass a day and alcoholism?
Alcoholism or just an occasional escape from reality?
alcohol. It can take various forms and consume everything dear to you—everything you need for a fulfilling life.
People suffering from alcoholism often feel a strong urge to drink uncontrollably. They prioritize alcohol over everything else, despite all the negative consequences. In such cases, we talk about alcohol dependence syndrome.
This issue affects people of different ages and professions. It does not care whether you are leading a successful company, driving a bus, saving lives, or a stay-at-home mom.
The last mentioned group—mothers—has recently become a frequent subject of online articles and discussions.
Why is that? Does motherhood have to be synonymous with abstinence from alcohol?
Every mother will agree that there are days when the kids are absolutely wonderful, but then there are those days when it feels impossible to reason with them. Women on maternity leave often experience social isolation, especially if they lack sufficient support from their partner, family, or friends. Staying home with a child means providing constant care, which naturally limits personal and free time.
Suddenly, daily life becomes monotonous, and you feel like all you do is feed and change diapers one after another.
Each day feels the same - sometimes endless - and you just wait for your partner to return from work so you can finally talk to someone on an adult level and share how you feel.
Unfortunately, many mothers receive no support from their partner. He comes home from work after long hours, and the only thing that matters to him is what’s for dinner and what’s on TV.
In some cases, mothers on parental leave also have to work. Financial obligations such as mortgages, rent, and childcare costs often require both partners to earn an income. If a mother has to take care of a child alone while covering all financial responsibilities, it becomes overwhelming.
All these factors make motherhood incredibly challenging.
If a mother lacks support from those around her, she is only one step away from turning to negative coping mechanisms that seem readily available.
Nowadays, most people have social media accounts. Many mothers frequently post pictures of their little ones and videos showcasing the beauty of motherhood and their children’s progress.
Then, there is also a group of women who enjoy sharing funny parenting videos. Often, these feature a glass of wine in a room full of toys with captions like:
"I wouldn’t survive without this."
"Today, I really deserve it."
So, where is the line between a joke and a creeping danger that alcohol undoubtedly is?
Women become intoxicated faster, and their bodies tolerate alcohol worse. If you have a drink occasionally, with friends or at a celebration, it doesn’t make you an alcoholic. But if drinking becomes a regular habit, you are treading on thin ice.
One or two drinks a day to suppress the negative emotions of the day can gradually lead to addiction.
If you feel like alcohol might be a problem for you, it is crucial to seek help. You can find support in your partner, family, or friends. There are also treatment centers that provide professional care and therapeutic support.
The key question: Why do you drink? What are you trying to wash away with alcohol?
What emotions are behind the urge to pour yourself a glass of wine or something stronger every night?
Maybe it's anger at your partner because you feel like you're handling everything alone and simply have no more energy left.
Perhaps it's frustration and impatience when you clean up toys multiple times a day, yet your home always looks like a bomb went off.
When you want to go out with a friend, you first have to arrange childcare. Often, it’s just easier to stay home, and your personal time shrinks to almost nothing.
Not to mention the external pressure placed on you regarding childcare and parenting.
Motherhood is full of emotions.
Pregnancy and childbirth themselves are huge life changes, and many women struggle to adjust. Hormones also play a significant role in this transition.
A mother may carry emotional blocks and negative experiences that have built up throughout her life, waiting for the right moment to surface—often when she is weakened by stress, exhaustion, and fear. These emotions are deeply tied to caring for a child and managing a household.
At that point, she is often just one step away from reaching for something that momentarily makes her feel like everything is okay.
If you recognize yourself in this, know that you are not alone.
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