Bad news... I drank in excess during the whole weekend, cant even remember what happened, exactly what I am trying not to do...
I will try, the problem is drinking is what my friends and have been doing frequently for 7 years. Basically the only reason we get together is to drink... so its our routine and going to be present everyday making it very easy to surrender to temptation.I have to add new activities to my life.
ahh Chris! Your affliction hits very close to home for me. My brother is struggling with the same thing. I want to tell you that its ok to just limit yourself to beer, but soon enough, you'll be back at it full force. I've seen it. If you are able to control yourself (that's the biggest thing, self-control) then limiting yourself will be just fine. Knowing what substance affects you and how is a great thing to know. But if you feel that you may fall weak and drop back into your old habits, the best thing to do is to just not drink at all. Smoke a joint........:spliff: I wish nothing but the best for you! LoveLoveLove
so, here's something that works for me....try it if you want. there are certain "substances" that I hate, but sometimes i do take them. what I do, is when im in full swing, i'll grab a pen and paper, and write how im feeling at the time. sometimes i'll write "You dont like this, so dont do it again!!!!" The next day I see it, and it gives me a better, more clear observation of the night before. sounds lame, but it has worked for me in the past.
Listen to this, I used to have a school 'clique' with whom I used to go out and drank every time....In that period we were all so friendly to each other and we looooved each other, but first thing we stopped drinking together little ugly stories started to come to the surface and we all realized how we actually don't like each other, a fact we couldn't see while we were drinking together!... With these people I'm going out now I'm the only occasional drinker and sometimes I can be a party-breaker, but when I get adrenaline rush (you know, that time when you're all happy with no particular reason) I get more enthusiastic and ready to have fun than every other drunk person (and in the morning I remember everything I did that night )...... Bottom line, you maybe need new friends, or you need new ways to liberate your enthusiasm....
I love my few good friends, I have known them for 11 years already but I know I need new groups and activities. My plans are not really working... Im here at the office 10:26 and my hangover still has not kicked because im still completely drunk !!!! I had to lie to make up an excuse for having arrived so late. I am going to a birthday party tonight and although i really wat to take it easy I prety much know what the result is going to be..... very sad.
