jackmerridew Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 An easy way out for may of us is alcohol. I've been drinking every other night, trying to meet strangers, but many times ending up drinking by myself and going home alone drunk. So, does alcohol work? Has it worked for you? Post your experience! Obviously long-term drinking will have its effects (I lost a friend to alcoholism once). But there are certain nights I've lived through that are much easier because I was drunk. So how does it work for you?
Chinook Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 On the nights I'm not drunk, I cry myself to sleep. Being drunk is preferable to that. But being drunk makes me feel pretty bad too. I don't think it helps that much.
BeyondThePale Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 No I don't think drinking helps me. Only when I've been drunk have I actually responded to her trying to contact me. It makes you vulnerable b/c it takes your guard down. Xanax, weed, valium, those usually make you forget and giggly. I know that it's really probably a worse option but for me it seems to work. good luck
Slippy72 Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 The few times I've given into NC have usually been down to alcohol. It does sometimes give a more positive outlook but I hate to resort to that. Having said that, I've considered weed just recently, never tried it before and am curious as to just how it will make me feel in regards to my current issues. The things that heartbreak can do to us...
uniqueone Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 No, I don't turn to alcohol. Sometimes I consider it but I never actually do. I usually go workout.
veronica12 Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 I think alcohol only helps people to avoid their pain.It is a legal drug in our society.My marriage ended because alcohol.Ironically,(perhaps, sadly) I find myself using alcohol now to cope in my own life.Me, who attended countless Alanon meetings! I guess no one is above abuse.I also find drinking is only a temporary fix.I always feel worse after using. When I am "sober", not only do I feel the guilt from drinking, I beat myself up that I wasn't stronger to turn to a healthier way of coping.Alcohol is so insidious.When I ended my 16-year marriage to my alcoholic husband, I never dreamed I would start using.It has been a slow, scarey process to this point.I know alcohol is not a healthy way to deal with problems.I hope no one out there thinks it is.
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