Originally Posted by
zenchaser Anhedonia is a word I learned from this site.
Alcohol-induced anhedonia is temporary. Projecting how you feel on any given day into the future and believing it is how you will always feel disregards past experience in favor of the immediate. When I start falling into this trap I have to take a mental timeout, step back, and view the big picture again.
Sober living isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. Train accordingly.