Back again (again)
Back again (again)
Hi guys, I've strayed from here a bit but lately I've been really struggling,
I had been doing really well until one of my closest family members died 6 days ago, and then having to deal with should I go to the funeral and see some really abusive family members I have had nothing to do with since I was 18...well, that was stressful. I didn't drink, but absolutely wanted too, first time in months I even thought about it.
I was able to get through that(I thought) but someone in the house has just now bought a bottle of vodka home, and I mean I've made it very clear I don't want alcohol around me...But now it's sat on the counter and I'm thinking of some very good reasons to have it.
I've been reading through reasons to drink today, but even that isn't helping - it normally knocks me back to reality!
I had been doing really well until one of my closest family members died 6 days ago, and then having to deal with should I go to the funeral and see some really abusive family members I have had nothing to do with since I was 18...well, that was stressful. I didn't drink, but absolutely wanted too, first time in months I even thought about it.
I was able to get through that(I thought) but someone in the house has just now bought a bottle of vodka home, and I mean I've made it very clear I don't want alcohol around me...But now it's sat on the counter and I'm thinking of some very good reasons to have it.
I've been reading through reasons to drink today, but even that isn't helping - it normally knocks me back to reality!
Well, just thinking about Vodka makes me sick. In fact, thinking about how sick a hangover makes you feel should deter you from drinking again. If you can pour it down the drain. Take a drive and find a dumpster and fling it in it. I don't think you will be climbing in it to retrieve it. Just get it out of your sight. If it belongs to someone else give it to a neighbor to keep. How embarrassing it would be to knock on their door and ask for your booze back so you could get drunk. Remember you are in control so take control.
How about put a big paper bag or box over the bottle, write a skull & crossbones on it in big marker, add in a note that says "this goes or I do", and enjoy a bowl of ice cream & some good music?
Just don't drink until midnight. Let tomorrow (and yesterday) go.
Just don't drink until midnight. Let tomorrow (and yesterday) go.
Thanks for replying guys!! It's late here, anytime after sundown isn't very safe to walk in these parts and at 10pm my neighbours won't be answering the door.
I already left a very passive aggressive note haha
I already left a very passive aggressive note haha
Immri, it's not a good idea to choose to be around people who are abusive, whether they are family members or not. This is a time when you need to be selfish and focus on what is right for you.
You've done the right thing coming back here and asking for help, immri. If no alcohol in the house is the rule, then by all means get rid of it. Wishing you the best and hope you'll stay close to us today.
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Hi guys, I've strayed from here a bit but lately I've been really struggling,
I had been doing really well until one of my closest family members died 6 days ago, and then having to deal with should I go to the funeral and see some really abusive family members I have had nothing to do with since I was 18...well, that was stressful. I didn't drink, but absolutely wanted too, first time in months I even thought about it.
I was able to get through that(I thought) but someone in the house has just now bought a bottle of vodka home, and I mean I've made it very clear I don't want alcohol around me...But now it's sat on the counter and I'm thinking of some very good reasons to have it.
I've been reading through reasons to drink today, but even that isn't helping - it normally knocks me back to reality!
I had been doing really well until one of my closest family members died 6 days ago, and then having to deal with should I go to the funeral and see some really abusive family members I have had nothing to do with since I was 18...well, that was stressful. I didn't drink, but absolutely wanted too, first time in months I even thought about it.
I was able to get through that(I thought) but someone in the house has just now bought a bottle of vodka home, and I mean I've made it very clear I don't want alcohol around me...But now it's sat on the counter and I'm thinking of some very good reasons to have it.
I've been reading through reasons to drink today, but even that isn't helping - it normally knocks me back to reality!
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First, immri, very sorry to hear your situation. I read awhile back on this site that one thing we need to learn in sobriety is new coping mechanisms. We used alcohol as the "go to" for everything. We need to learn how to navigate these situations alcohol free. It sounds like you are doing it. So good job.
Thanks for the support guys
Wow things got so much worse so quickly. I asked for the booze to be removed, yelled at and told to calm down stop acting like such a drama queen. Well you guessed what happened next, used it as an excuse and had a drink. Fell off the wagon hard this time ugh
Wow things got so much worse so quickly. I asked for the booze to be removed, yelled at and told to calm down stop acting like such a drama queen. Well you guessed what happened next, used it as an excuse and had a drink. Fell off the wagon hard this time ugh
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Thanks for the support guys
Wow things got so much worse so quickly. I asked for the booze to be removed, yelled at and told to calm down stop acting like such a drama queen. Well you guessed what happened next, used it as an excuse and had a drink. Fell off the wagon hard this time ugh
Wow things got so much worse so quickly. I asked for the booze to be removed, yelled at and told to calm down stop acting like such a drama queen. Well you guessed what happened next, used it as an excuse and had a drink. Fell off the wagon hard this time ugh
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