DexterMeth
Bluelighter
You see this though. That is a start. The blinders are off. Most people take a lifetime to admit they have a problem.
Why sure there's genetic and evironmental factors.. but both of these do not force a person to drink. A person chooses to drink (medication, healthy living + futher and alternative research apply here). The same goes with applying oneself to any circumstance in life.
You should explain to your kids your family's genetic tendencies towards alcoholism if you haven't already. If I was in your shoes, I would be more worried about them not knowing this, than them rebelling against your advice.
Kids can spot out their parent's bs a mile away as they age, so I would stay away from the whole "You shouldn't drink because I don't want you to" approach.
Well firstly, I am also very glad that the bottle shop had already closed (even though I can imagine your dispair upon realising that factI've been very anxious and stressed out because I can't seem to get some alone time to wind down. I was really trying to fight off cravings when I was sitting here in my bedroom alone, so I decided to just lay down and take a nap.
^ How much did you have, and of what?
And it's okay. We're still here for ya. We might not like the relapse, but we stillyou (the relapse isn't you)!
I might get flamed for this, but you should induce vomittomh when you still can. Drink lots of water as well, as this will help clear everything out of your system faster.
Well firstly, I am also very glad that the bottle shop had already closed (even though I can imagine your dispair upon realising that fact). Now, I'm concerned that you sat alone in your room trying to fight off the cravings, because that is like the unbeatable fight. Sure you won this time, and that is fantastic
But what about the next time, and the next time, and the next? Those cravings battles don't get any easier mate, they just get exhausting. BUT you can make it easier by making sure you have some kind of activity available as your go-to distraction plan, whenever you have a craving. Also, for cravings and anxiety (and, really, any negative kind of thought pattern), I am finding Mindfulness Meditation extremely useful. Google "mindfulness" and have a read about it (if you haven't already) and try to have some quiet time practising it each day.
blahman you are doing SO well mate, I am so proud of you![]()