I had a new ID card made for work in the thick of my binge drinking. I thought that my photo looked really good which led me to believe that my drinking has not affected me therefore I could carry on. The photo was taken six months ago and I am nearing 3 months sober. I came across the photo today not having seen it for months as I changed jobs. I look terrible, my eyes are red and glassy, I look exhausted and old. I can't believe I deluded myself into thinking I looked nice. The denial and delusional thinking while drinking is mind boggling.