Originally Posted by
Jules714 
It's just me reacting to circumstances. Or not not wanting to think about things. That solves nothing.
That is really the crux of the matter - choosing do drink/hide instead of facing life on it's own terms.
For me the solution was first accepting that drinking was not, and never will be an option - ever. Even one sip of alcohol can never intentionally pass my lips if I want to face life for what it is.