I'd still like to hear from more people. I think this topic is a serious issue and one that drives many of us to drink as much as we do.
What does loving yourself mean to you?
I thought some more about it....when I was drinking and drugging at my most I neglected every facet of my life.
Now sober since I have not solved the self loathing issues I sometimes use food as a weapon rather than drinking. I eat horribly on purpose when I don't feel good. Where it used to be a full bottle of vodka I now go and eat two big macs. I know I am doing it when I do it and it feels good. Silly I know.
Will I ever solve this? I don't believe I will.
Will I learn to feel different for the majority of the time I have left? I think so.
I have a week or so sober... Going into my second weekend. That right there is changing the way I feel.
It can only get better.