Hey Nikki,
I know what you mean about the thoughts that go through our heads while at work..."can't wait to get home and have a glass of wine...that will fix my frustration..." Like someone here said, it's just a thought, doesn't mean you have to act on it. Let it pass..."this too shall pass"...
What used to help me was going to the gym after work. Doing something good for myself always makes me feel stronger and more able to cope with the urge to drink. If you don't belong to a gym, why not join one? Not only will it give you a new routine after work, but keep you busy while your BF is away.
As for the office politics, it is what it is. Try not to let others get into your head, do your work and be done with it. It's not worth getting worked up over. It doesn't matter what type of work environment we work in, there's always going to be someone who will p*** us off. Don't let them have the satisfaction!
Congrats on day 17...you're doing great! Keep going...
