struggling with a project and want to drink
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struggling with a project and want to drink
That sums it up. Just posting here. Struggling with a long term writing project that is just really doing me in. I am facing all the doubts, regrets, fears and frustrations that it summons in me without my trusty crutches. And it feels like I am trapped. Would love the relief of a cigarette and a drink, but I know that I will ultimately feel worse about EVERYTHING. Right? I am on day 10.
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Your problems with the project will be compounded if you drink. I used to think after a bad day of work at the office, I could drink to de-stress. What ended up happening is the work problems were still there in the morning except now I had to deal with them hungover. I did too many work projects poorly due to hangovers or lack of motivation from ill-effects of a binge. Booze is never the solution to this dilemma.
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I used to think some wine made me write better. I only recently, as in the last 2 days maybe, realized it doesn't (I'm at Day 18). I don't need it to write. This actually surprised me.
You only think it helps. It's an illusion.
You only think it helps. It's an illusion.
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thanks soberjuly. I am trying so de-link the the writing and the wine as well. For me, wine was a reward for getting some work done, or consolation for not. I also find that productivity is a drinking/smoking cigs TRIGGER for me. A big one. I guess its how I celebrate, release or react to an adrenaline rush, etc. Really trying to find new ways to cope.
thanks soberjuly. I am trying so de-link the the writing and the wine as well. For me, wine was a reward for getting some work done, or consolation for not. I also find that productivity is a drinking/smoking cigs TRIGGER for me. A big one. I guess its how I celebrate, release or react to an adrenaline rush, etc. Really trying to find new ways to cope.
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giochick, thats so interesting! I feel the same way: mostly triggered by energy, creativity, productivity. When my mind gets going, writing, thinking, etc. I mega-crave drink, a smoke, the whole combo. Its a rhythm I get into. I don't want to avoid feeling good/productive to avoid cravings, so this is tricky. Just taking it one day at a time. Ate A LOT of granola, right outta the box, instead of reaching for other far more toxic things. Good luck to you!
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