Originally Posted by
Behan 
Interesting discussion on envy of "normal" drinkers - whatever that means. Although I am sure we all get the envy, the fear of missing out. I think we spend a lot of our lives thinking about ourselves in terms of the things that we don't have or are not doing. I know I sure as hell do!!! Maybe we could ask what those material objects/things/activities that we fear we are missing says about how are lives are now. So for me, when I have that envious thought of wanting to be able to to drink normally, am I actually asking for the uncomfortable feelings of anxiety or boredom to be sedated? Maybe I need to get more connected with these feelings? B
Yes, I try to dig deeper when I have those feelings. Why do I feel that way? What am I afraid of missing out on, and why? What's missing in ME that I feel the need to be included in social activities that involve drinking? What other things can I do to feel fulfilled? I've come up with a few answers, but it's a process.