“Of course I’m fine! I just like a drink here and there. Get off my back!”
“I’m not an alcoholic! I don’t have a problem! I’m fine.”
We’ve all heard the word denial before but few stick to it so vehemently as the high functioning alcoholic. There are many ways of telling yourself that you don’t have a problem and those around you might also support this idea, but when alcohol is a problem both you and others may begin to suffer.