LESS Alcohol ~ August 2025 ~ One Day at A Time

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  • Womona
    Womona Posts: 2,020 Member

    @Alatariel75 and @itlaydee thanks for sharing. I think you’re both on to something about where we are mentally when it comes to our ability to moderate or not. I know that when I am stressed and overwhelmed or depressed, I stop logging my food, exercising consistently and definitely the drinking more *kitten* it gene kicks in. Not to blackout or anything, but I’ll have that 2nd glass without batting an eye!


    @NonnieDoiron hahahaha!

    One glass of wine tonight at work, and that’s it. Exercises today and feel much better than yesterday. Off to bed. G’nite all!

  • NonnieDoiron
    NonnieDoiron Posts: 527 Member

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    Another day down. It’s been a week of thorough audits, and my eyes and head hurt from staring at computer screens and deciphering numbers for hours on end.

    I’m ready for the weekend. Although I’m not sure why. I’m not particularly looking forward to cleaning bathrooms. I wish I could hire a maid sometimes.

  • nbruns83
    nbruns83 Posts: 2,809 Member

    @Michieb125, thanks for your supportive comments re my depression. It's the sort that runs in families, so I've been dealing with it, up and down for over 20 years, maybe even before I was diagnosed. The alcohol never really helps, but it works faster and more predictably than anti-depressants on a bad day. But I've always known that it sabotages my mental health. As is probably true for most of us, we know what we ought to do, but if it were easy to change, it wouldn't be a struggle.

    @NonnieDoiron, I'm reasonably fit and retired, and I still don't want to clean bathrooms. Been there, done that.😕 I hope Friday is an easier work day for you.

  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 19,214 Member

    @nbruns83 I have been battling mental health issues, more anxiety but with periods of depression, for basically my whole teen/adult life too, and I know exactly what you mean about the alcohol working faster, but I've had to get really real with myself of late and also accept (dammit, kicks rocks) that it makes it worse, too. When I'm drinking, it's better, but not even enough to give me a hangover these days will make me more emotional, anxious, down, and less motivated the next day. Turns out that not drinking, eating healthy, and getting exercise and sun DOES actually help, dammit. Ugh.

  • Womona
    Womona Posts: 2,020 Member

    @NonnieDoiron nobody looks forward to cleaning-and the way you sterilize your bathrooms is a lot more time and effort!!!! Yes, I’d love a maid too. I have the next best thing-a broke student that needs money. He does a great job too!

    @nbruns83 and @Alatariel75 sorry to hear you guys go through depressive states. Dealing with mental health issues is absolutely no fun, and the energy required to do the healthy things we know works is enormous. I can totally relate, and you’re not alone in your struggle. And yep, reaching for alcohol is much easier, it relaxes us, and we can have an escape for a little while. Plus that dopamine hit of that first sip is up there with the first sip of coffee. Hugs all around!!

  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,645 Member

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