Aarryckha

Wow, tonight my mind is sure trying everything to get me to do something I don't want to (and won't!) do.

My mind keeps thinking "Wouldn't it be nice to have that warm and light feeling from drinking spread over my body?"

I'm in my jammies, on the couch curled up with my kitties so there is no danger of me leaving the house. My back is hurting today from an injury 5 months ago and the medication I got from the doctor doesn't really seem to help much. It could be why I'm thinking of the effects of alcohol. Who knows?

Not really much to say but it helps just to verbalize what's in my head.

Ruby2

I'm sitting here in my armchair feeling rather bleah myself. Misery loves company? My cats are wandering around the house and everyone is in bed but me. I've been feeling discontent which is dangerous. You have been doing great. Think of how far you have come. That warmth from the drink will only too quickly wear off leaving you wanting more. And more. Then think back to how you would feel when you woke up. Mentally and then physically. Being warm and cozy on the couch with the kitties is so much better. You aren't alone!

Dee74

It's been a challenging week for a lot of people I think, Aarry.

The really good thing is you're not scratching that itch - it's not the thoughts that count, but rather we do with them, I think

Hope your back feel better tomorrow

D

Compass7

Those kitties have you hostage don't they? Thank goodness for the kitties to help you with that warm feeling. Sorry your back's hurting ya today and AV's working you over. Hope you feel better tomorrow

Lance40

You're gonna hang in there and get through just fine - I'm more than confident. :-)

Aarryckha

Thank you for your support guys! I really appreciate it!

I had to cut the conversation with my AV short. It was really trying to take some creative ways to get me to give in. I'm glad there's no Nyquil in my house.

I'll let the kitties hold me hostage any day. Their warm and fuzzy feeling is way better than anything I could get out of a bottle.

BigShoe

Hope your back feels better. Good for you for not giving in to anything stronger than kitty love

Ruby2

NyQuil. The one thing I miss more than drinking. Although, DayQuil seems to work just as well. And alcohol free listerine is good too and preferable as it isn't so harsh. Glad you are feeling better now. It comes and goes, doesn't it? I agree with Dee that this week has seemed hard for a lot of people. But now it is bedtime for me as I'm a couple of hours ahead of you and the lack of sleep has been contributing to me being not so happy. Good night!

Leshar

I hope you're feeling a bit better now. Good for you.
I know what you speak of. I had just such a feeling yesterday.
We have to remember that tomorrow is another day, with the hope of feeling a bit better.
Sorry your back is bothering you.

PurpleKnight

Great job on pushing through Aarryckha!!

Robertstone

Good for you! Tell that AV to get lost, far away lost!

soberclover

I, too, am a fan of curling up on the couch in my jammies with my pup when things are feeling a little dark and scary. Glad you are taking care of yourself!!