Ending DAY 13 and lots of triggers!
Ending DAY 13 and lots of triggers!
Uggghhh! Today was such a weird day. I experienced all of the dreadful H.A.L.T.s. (Hungry / Angry / Lonely / Tired). And, to top it all off (or maybe this is what started it), I had coffee with my best friend this morning. She told me about her recent trip to Barcelona and how she and her husband "ate and drank" their way through the city. She used the words "we got hammered" a few times. Sort of set me off, made me wish I could drink "normally" and go on a similar eating and drinking tour. No mind. I didn't drink today, but I sure wanted to.
Oh, I'm so with you on that one, Dee! I've been to Barcelona before (years ago before I was drinking so heavily) and I still remember a lot about the trip. That wouldn't have happened had I "ate and drank" my way through. Good point you made!
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So they wasted several mornings (at least) of their trip dealing with hangovers. Hearts thudding, sweating, flannel mouth, heads aching, smelling horrible...what a truly magical time. #eyeroll
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Well done Pippo for recognising those triggers and not acting on any of them.
I'm slowly losing my envy of "normal" drinkers. If I could drink normally I definitely would. But this would mean I'd never get to see that it's not alcohol that makes experiences great. It's the company, the atmosphere and my clear sober mind that makes experiences great; not the local wine. I'm happy for normal drinkers but grateful to be like me. Like us. Congrats on 2 weeks
I'm slowly losing my envy of "normal" drinkers. If I could drink normally I definitely would. But this would mean I'd never get to see that it's not alcohol that makes experiences great. It's the company, the atmosphere and my clear sober mind that makes experiences great; not the local wine. I'm happy for normal drinkers but grateful to be like me. Like us. Congrats on 2 weeks
Pr- ah yes- the romantic images of good, cultural times shared with friends and the rewarding glow of booze. But i csannot do that- i used to want that feelinmg so much i would drink, then drink to keep it, then drink more to prolong it. By which time of course- the damage to others happened. Support to you and well done. Every time i feel anxious, alone, scared- whatever- i read and post here. Empathy and support to you , keep posting.
Well done Pippo for recognising those triggers and not acting on any of them.
I'm slowly losing my envy of "normal" drinkers. If I could drink normally I definitely would. But this would mean I'd never get to see that it's not alcohol that makes experiences great. It's the company, the atmosphere and my clear sober mind that makes experiences great; not the local wine. I'm happy for normal drinkers but grateful to be like me. Like us. Congrats on 2 weeks
I'm slowly losing my envy of "normal" drinkers. If I could drink normally I definitely would. But this would mean I'd never get to see that it's not alcohol that makes experiences great. It's the company, the atmosphere and my clear sober mind that makes experiences great; not the local wine. I'm happy for normal drinkers but grateful to be like me. Like us. Congrats on 2 weeks
Pr- ah yes- the romantic images of good, cultural times shared with friends and the rewarding glow of booze. But i csannot do that- i used to want that feelinmg so much i would drink, then drink to keep it, then drink more to prolong it. By which time of course- the damage to others happened. Support to you and well done. Every time i feel anxious, alone, scared- whatever- i read and post here. Empathy and support to you , keep posting.
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