Kza

This phrase sticks in my mind. A classmate/friend of mine said that to me after knowing me for nine months and I guess it sticks in my mind because it sums me up really. Do you think it applies to most alkies?

cheese1

i think its a powerfull statement even with so few words, i wasnt happy but was drinking, but the main reason i was unhappy was the booze, daft really

sugarbear1

I know for me I was never happy and always drinking and now that I have 15+ months of sobriety, I am mostly happy (and when I'm not, it's short-lived!) and not drinking.

I'm more productive, too!

nonblondechef

Can't say for most but absolutely for the one I see in the mirror everyday. Thanks for sharing, Kza. Happy sober Sunday!

hypochondriac

I think happiness is a skill that you can learn. I don't mean for everyone to turn into happy clappy type people, but at least a feeling of inner contentment is worth a bit of effort. I have a horrible habit of slipping into really bad thought patterns which are quite frankly very dangerous for me. I try my best to practice CBT techniques and mindfulness to keep me out of it. I don't really care if people think I am happy or not, as long as I feel okay myself. I hope you're okay Kza x

CarolD

By the time I quit drinking...I was a morose depressed woman.
Externally there was no reason to feel sad...however my mental
state continued to slide downhill. It was a dark time...

Heck I was unaware alcohol was a toxic depressant back then

Anyway ..with no alcohol and applying the AA Steps ...I've
found purpose and joy in my life...

Hope everyone else will have the same fantastic experience

Grace2

Alchohol is a depressant anyway so why the heck do we even bother with it. It's not brought me any happiness, just a load of heartache.

Big hugs

Gxxx

MsJax

Hi Kza . That's a good post. I know for me I was horribly depressed by the time I put the bottle down but only about 2 people in my life knew. I think many of us are very good deceivers, putting on our happy face to get through work & life, always accommodating those around us. All the while in active, uncontrollable alcoholism.

iWillBSobr

I can't imagine having a drinking problem inspiring too many cheerful moods. "Yay! I'm a drunk!" It just doesn't compute.

NoFireWater

Kza, I don't think anyone here can be summed up as a person by the word drinker, or addict. It is one facet out of multiple facets of your person. It sounds like you agree with that person's comment, but you have to stop only seeing yourself through your addiction. You can change your outlook and bring more happiness to yourself. I think most people with addiction issues are unhappy inside, but many do not show it to the world.