"In reality, not drinking isn't hard. It really isn't. I don't mean to downplay it. I only speak of myself. I don't get physical cravings or withdrawals that cause me to crave a drink to feel better. It's all mental. Every bit of it. "
Uhm..... that's exactly what makes it hard.
And that's exactly why without clear actions to embrace sobriety as a preferred opportunity, we wind up falling back into the drink when we don't really want to.
It's simple.... but that doesn't mean it's not hard.
My suggestion is to not call yourself an idiot. Self-beration and shame have never supported anyone's sobriety.
Recognize the patterns, recognize that you must still need to shift some things.... understand what those things may be for you... and carry on with a renewed focus on sobriety.
You're not an idiot... you're a human dealing with a pattern of addiction.
