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12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

hi Vincenza! now that I'm not drinking, I'm not in a deep state of depression... but I do have mood swings, and inconsistent energy. Sometimes, I'm elated and full of energy and positive ideas.... then I can be totally exhausted and consumed with worry.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1853

Hi snaphu,

It takes a lot of courage to face your problems and fears. It sounds like you have the determination and motivation to look inward and do what it takes to bring yourself to a better place.

I'm not sure if you are aware, we have a 'sister-site' called the Depression Center, and similar to this forum, you can communicate with a group of people who are very supportive and understand the challenges of depression. There is also a helpful program to walk you through identifying negative thoughts and core beliefs etc... I suggest you have a look when you get the chance.

How do you plan on working through your life issues? Where do you see yourself starting? For one, being part of this online community and sharing your story with us is an excellent start!

Vincenza, Health Educator

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

thanks and Hi! bitzy!

and answering Ashley's questions: " You said that you don't want to avoid the worry by binge drinking again; if you did, what would happen? If you didn't, what would be different?"

If I did avoid the worry by drinking, I continue my downward spiral into more ill health and deep depression.

If I continue to abstain and deal with my life issues, I will likely feel stronger and more secure? I've been avoiding them for so long now, I need to really take care of these problems. Apparently they don't go away on their own,

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11216

Hi Snaphu,

Congratulations on 4 days. The knitting sounds like a great distraction.

I'm sorry to hear about the personal issues you have to address while trying to abstain. You said that you don't want to avoid the worry by binge drinking again; if you did, what would happen? If you didn't, what would be different?

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 44

Hi Snaphu,

I am a binge drinker myself. Today is my 2nd day of abstaining. I have found that being bored as well as stressed will get me drinking.That feeling of not wanting to care or being untouchable, I understand completely.I agree with you that I too have to deal with the realities in life and taking breaks from them are healthy as long as I'm not drowning them with my binges.Usually, the next morning I find I feel much worse.

Good for you on your day 4! Much, much success to you.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

I've been abstaining... this is the 4th day. I really can't believe how I've been able to do this! Before the "slip" last Friday, I abstained for 4 days also. My liver and brain must be confused but happy that I'm not beating them up daily!

I've started knitting, I made my unborn grandson (due in May) a small hat, today I will start a blanket to match it. The knitting is helping me get through the cravings.

I have a TON of real life issues that are hanging over me that I'm worried about! I don't know where, or how to start dealing with them? First and foremost, my husband is really ill. He has high blood pressure, and an aneurysm, he takes a lot of prescriptions to help, but he isn't able to work or do much. Money worries are horrible! I don't want to relapse into the binge drinking to avoid the worry again... I have to deal with the reality of my life situations and cope somehow.

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