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Old 02-02-2017, 06:57 AM
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entropy1964
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Hey CLAS

Yeah, restless, irritable, discontent. I've been there. Its normal to have a lot of ups and downs in the first few months, if not for longer. But if you're feeling continually unsettled well, that's miserable.

I know my serenity/peace is in direct proportion to my acceptance that I cannot control alcohol, period. Its off the table. If 'my' recovery involves trying to make myself a normal drinker again, at some point in the future, then I'm pretty miserable.

I have admitted many times in the past (not proud of that) that I am powerless over alcohol. But I haven't replaced that powerlessness with any other design for living. So basically I was living the same life, just without booze. I am now working the program of AA and hopeful that if I follow the suggestions I will live a more meaningful life. I'll be sober 6 months on the 18th and for the most part life it pretty peaceful.

Maybe look at adding a more meaningful program of recovery?
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