Most people think an alcohol problem is: DUI's Getting fired Falling over Drunk in the mornings Empty bottles everywhere Drunken fights And, of course, these things are all signs of an alcohol problem. But an alcohol problem shows up in our feelings and emotions years before it shows up in our behaviour. An alcohol problem shows up on the inside as: shame fear self-loathing guilt resentment anxiety depression and Arguing with yourself about whether you are going to have a drink today or not, or