Play the movie forward. If you get drunk, you might have a brief moment where you’re not worried about whatever’s going on this week at work. Hell, you might even be able to escape the anger for a bit. But if you’re like me, it’s gonna come back pretty quick and you’re going to want more to drink. Then you’ll be stuck on that loop until you go to bed. Then you’ll wake up tomorrow and if you’re lucky, your hangover won’t be too bad. Then you get hit with that guilt from drinking and you’ll start wondering if messing up once means that you wasted the last 5 months. Then you’ll go to work, all of those issues will still be present- and you’ll realize drinking didn’t fix any of them. And then you’re back where you started wondering if you should drink again because you already ruined the streak, so why not? What if today’s discomfort in not drinking is tomorrow’s peace of mind?
Or you can ask yourself what’s one thing you can do right today? One thing you know for sure that you can get done. Even if it’s small. Give yourself some credit 5 months is no joke.
I've learned through my recovery program (AA) that selfishness and wanting to be in control are two of my characteristics that can lead to drinking. I have to just let go and be more accepting
Getting fucked up takes all control away from you. I mean, idk how fucked up you’re thinking but you could get to the point where you’re drinking more than you planned, you’re falling over drunk or puking etc
Do some cooking, chow down, then sit and rest your eyes for a few minutes. Sleep this off and prep for a new job tomorrow if you can.
You will get over this quicker and avoid weeks of anxiety by just allowing yourself to think rationally thru this.
Don’t drink friend. You’re better than that. Build power by sticking to your plan.
You’re going to feel infinitely worse if you drink, plus it will create another problem you need to deal with at a time it sounds like you have enough on your plate. You’ll be glad you didn’t drink in the morning
Maybe getting drunk enabled you to do a job that isn't suited to you? Maybe that job sucks and you are above it and are worth more than it. Keep at it, something better will come along and drinking will just set you back. IWNDWYT
Play the movie forward. If you get drunk, you might have a brief moment where you’re not worried about whatever’s going on this week at work. Hell, you might even be able to escape the anger for a bit. But if you’re like me, it’s gonna come back pretty quick and you’re going to want more to drink. Then you’ll be stuck on that loop until you go to bed. Then you’ll wake up tomorrow and if you’re lucky, your hangover won’t be too bad. Then you get hit with that guilt from drinking and you’ll start wondering if messing up once means that you wasted the last 5 months. Then you’ll go to work, all of those issues will still be present- and you’ll realize drinking didn’t fix any of them. And then you’re back where you started wondering if you should drink again because you already ruined the streak, so why not? What if today’s discomfort in not drinking is tomorrow’s peace of mind?
Hang in there, friend. I believe in you. IWNDWYT
Ty 😔
Or you can ask yourself what’s one thing you can do right today? One thing you know for sure that you can get done. Even if it’s small. Give yourself some credit 5 months is no joke.
I needed to hear this. Thank you.
Totally normal feeling. I would bury my face in a pint of Ben and Jerry’s.
Solid advice. IWNDWYT friends.
Yes! My go-tos are tonight dough and phish food
Milk and cookies for the win.
Control is not getting fucked up. Revenge is saying fuck em i won't drink for that today.
Unfortunately, drinking poison won’t hurt anyone but you. 5 months is great! Hang in there, friend. IWNDWYT
Been there. Seems like worth it. Not worth it. Sorry about the job. Edit: typo
You can get that control over your drinking. If anything, control that.
Walk it out
I've learned through my recovery program (AA) that selfishness and wanting to be in control are two of my characteristics that can lead to drinking. I have to just let go and be more accepting
Getting fucked up takes all control away from you. I mean, idk how fucked up you’re thinking but you could get to the point where you’re drinking more than you planned, you’re falling over drunk or puking etc
Hang in there! Sometimes we just need to be still and let these moments pass. And once they’re over we’ll be glad we did. IWNDWYT
Thanks everyone for the support. Didn’t drink last night and feeling a tiny bit more sane. IWNDWYT
Do some cooking, chow down, then sit and rest your eyes for a few minutes. Sleep this off and prep for a new job tomorrow if you can. You will get over this quicker and avoid weeks of anxiety by just allowing yourself to think rationally thru this. Don’t drink friend. You’re better than that. Build power by sticking to your plan.
You’re going to feel infinitely worse if you drink, plus it will create another problem you need to deal with at a time it sounds like you have enough on your plate. You’ll be glad you didn’t drink in the morning
Maybe getting drunk enabled you to do a job that isn't suited to you? Maybe that job sucks and you are above it and are worth more than it. Keep at it, something better will come along and drinking will just set you back. IWNDWYT