Originally Posted by Pigtails
I just have to de-program my brain I guess.
I found that to be true for me. After a long long time of dealing with just about every aspect of life with alcohol and drugs. I had to relearn how to live without turning to alcohol every time I'm happy, sad, nervous, angry ... you name, if I could feel it, I would drink to elate it or depress it.
Thankfully it is never too late to relearn or to learn anew how to have a new life free from addiction. Just like a great many things in life, to acquire something desirable in life, especially a new way to live; practice, persistence and patients (The 3 P's).
Its exciting to have the person wherewithal to craft a new drug free life. The rewards of developing new behaviors and patterns of thought is uplifting, a huge boost to my self-worth and just a darn good feeling of doing a job well done.