mike588 Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 How many of us dumpees start drinking alot after being dumped either to ease the pain or help you sleep? I did.
futuregopher Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Yes I have started drinking a lot more after being dumped. I am still in college so I go out to the bars 2-3 times a week when I used to go once or twice a month when we were still together. I'm trying to still go out but just not drink as much if that makes sense. :/
wilsonx Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Drinking only prolongs the pain of a breakup and has done absolutely nothing to help me sleep. I quit drinking after my breakup for about 3 months (I think I only drank once and I wanted to something really stupid so I made the decision not to drink anymore). I do now of course
EgoJoe Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Haven't had a drink in over 3 years 1 month... But, oh boyyyy did I want to. I quit my on and off again pot habit as well as things were going downhill. Embrace the pain and don't employ defense mechanisms!
ken_25 Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 yeah I started drinking a lot for the first month or so after she dumped me. made me feel better honestly and it did help me sleep better... and i really needed the sleep. I've gradually just been drinking a lot less than I was after that first month.
The_Good_Me Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Since my break up I haven't used drink or drugs to try to ease the pain or help me sleep. I've started going out with friends more to have a few social drinks, but going out on the town happens once a month and I go for 1 or 2 at the local with friends that live near me bi-weekly. One of my mates turned to drink and it helped him for about half a year but as soon as he realised being smashed all the time wasn't healthy he stopped... and then he began the grieving process as if it had only just happened. If you're doing it, please stop now. You'll feel the pain but you need to feel it if you're ever going to move on in life.
TheDovic Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 How many of us dumpees start drinking alot after being dumped either to ease the pain or help you sleep? I did. I did the exact opposite Mike. A few days after breaking up I did go out for a drink but the next day I felt suicidal and had to be talked down by my brother and sister of several hours, so I avoided it for over a month! Remember, alcohol is a depressant and will make you feel worse! I was recently prescribed an antihistamine (allergy pill) by my doctor called Promethazine which can be bought over the counter. He didn't prescribe this for an allergy though, they make you extremely drowsy (and unlike most sleeping tablets are NOT addictive). Anyway, I have only been sleeping 4 hours per night, sometimes maybe 5, but I took one of these on Friday night and slept for 10 hours!!! Maybe give this a try as opposed to alcohol dude
Fleabitten Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 I'm drinking way too much, on my own, I don't want to see anyone. I'm really grieving at the moment, hope it will become easier soon.
eleanorhurting Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 i drink by myself too. sometimes in the morning
coltsfan1 Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 I drank way to much for about 8 months, now I only drink on occasions that warant it. I screwed up at the beginning drinking now I am fine with drinking as long as I control it. If any of you are drinking to much to mask the hurt PLEASE stop. Trust me it does NOT work, I know this cause I tried it....
brokendreamz Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 I hit the bottle in a BAD way! Realised after about a month it was getting me nowhere so stopped cold turkey and hit the gym HARD! 9 months later I'm glad I did. I drink in moderation now and hope to stay that way!
eleanorhurting Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 i am drunk again. back to school tomorrow. no more drinking for me. Hi. I am a future pediatrician
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