I parrot journalling and exercise. I have thoughts that sound very similar to what you're describing. Journalling and exercise have been life savers for me. I've done the drinking thing. In the end, it just makes the thoughts worse for me.
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Love is..
a baby smiling at you for the first time
a dog curling up by your side...
and your soulmate kissing your forehead
when he thinks you're sound asleep
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