Am I an alcoholic? | Your Sober Path

Christine Coulson

4 days ago3 min read

The 'binge drinking' documentary that shows change IS possible

This morning, I caught up on a powerful documentary on alcohol - the BBC's 'Panorama: Binge Drinking and Me'. You can currently find it...

Christine Coulson

Jan 284 min read

Dry January: is it always a good thing?

The term "Dry January" has been around for decades, but it was ten years ago that Alcohol Change UK registered it as a trademark and has...

Christine Coulson

Jan 194 min read

Secret Sipping: How living alone changed my drinking

I love living alone. This arrangement can lead to unique challenges if you're starting to worry about your relationship with alcohol.

Christine Coulson

Jan 34 min read

2 Years Sober: From Firsts to Foundations

As I was putting it together, something became apparent. And that was the difference between Year 1 and Year 2 of my sobriety.

Christine Coulson

Sep 8, 20232 min read

When I knew things had to change...

I was lying in bed, head pounding and feeling sick after another night that didn’t go to plan. This had to stop.

Christine Coulson

Jul 24, 20234 min read

The Times I Failed to Quit Alcohol

I talk a lot about the positive impact sobriety has had on me. But today, I want to talk about some of the times I didn't quit.

Christine Coulson

Feb 5, 20237 min read

"Am I drinking too much?" How to take an honest look at your relationship with alcohol

When people say they've done work on their relationship, what do they mean? Here is my guide to looking at your relationship with alcohol.

Christine Coulson

Jan 31, 20231 min read

"I was wondering..." my recent anonymous Q&A about Alcohol

"I was wondering..." is a phrase I'm hearing more and more at the moment; which made me wonder what people would ask me anonymously

Christine Coulson

Jan 19, 20233 min read

What makes a Grey Area Drinker?

Hearing about the concept of Grey Area Drinking made the penny drop so loudly I'm pretty sure my ears are still ringing.