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Originally Posted by Justbyou
I’m glad you resisted the urge too. Those urges can be so strong. I haven’t drank in a little over two years, but had a strong urge about a month ago. Even went out and bought it. I was feeling some pretty strong negative emotions and for some brief moments thought drinking would help me deal with them. I ended up throwing the alcohol in the dumpster. What helped me get through those urges was playing things forward. What I mean by that is thinking ahead. What’s going to happen if I do binge? What will be the consequences, how will I feel...etc.
Happy you were able to get a little sleep. Hang in there!
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I often think forward so I know what you mean.....Trouble is...I know what the consequences are...sometimes I don't care. A moment of pleasure for a night, and day after full of pain and anxiety. Sadly deep in my mind, I kid myself into thinking it won't be as bad...I'll just binge a little less...I'll quit after xx amount....etc, etc.
It ends up being the same....sigh
The only way is not to even drink.