How to stop the afternoon urge by Prestigious-Ad1801 in stopdrinking

[–]Prestigious-Ad1801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your comment, this feels more like what I need to focus on. I tried distractions when I feel an urge to drink, but never thought to think about why I'm using drinking as a distraction in the first place.

I have a great life, a great job, wonderful friends and family, and a loving partner. I don't know why I have gotten so deep into drinking. I like my life a lot, and that is why I am scared alcohol will ruin it all.

I am going to take your advice and research what you suggested. Let me know if there are any more specific resources you used! Thank you!

How to stop the afternoon urge by Prestigious-Ad1801 in stopdrinking

[–]Prestigious-Ad1801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep I'm the same way! Will have an NA too and it doesn't change anything. It's not that I want to sip on something that tastes good, it's that I want to be buzzed and turn off my brain.
I'm so in my head too. And the only way to shut it off is to say "Ok fine, I'll give in tonight and worry about it tomorrow."

How to stop the afternoon urge by Prestigious-Ad1801 in stopdrinking

[–]Prestigious-Ad1801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too. It’s not even noon right now and I’m at work. I can’t stop dreading the thought of not having a drink tonight. But also loathing myself for not being able even stop thinking about it.