I am feeling better but tonite I feel depressed and could realy use a drink. I just dont want to trash the last two week over tonite. Will I get better ? I am 52 year old Man.
2007-02-09 14:27:58 · 8 answers · asked by skillwithtools 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Addictions like drink and smoke take 6-8 weeks for you to really leave it behind. Stick it out - it is worth the effort. Resolve not to use drink as a way to deal with stress - do something else (take a shower, go for a walk, do jumping jacks, meditate, yoga - anything that is not sitting there thinking about the habit).
I know when I quit smoking my mind tried to upset me into giving in to my habit - I would have a terrible day to justify having a smoke or I would get depressed to justify. When I resolved not to smoking as a way to deal with stress, the same things came up, but I could recognize them for what they were. Temptation. A question, really - "Are you sure you really want to do things differently? It would be easy to just give in and stay the same..." Each time i said Yes and resisted the temptation by doing something else I could feel stronger. And the next morning when I woke up, not having given in, I knew I was one step closer to my reward.
I still thought about it for 6 weeks - debated about having a smoke or not - but by the time I was 8 weeks free I stopped thinking about it all together. I suddenly noticed that I hadn't thought about and realized I had done it. You can too! I am 40.
Peace!
2007-02-09 14:39:27 · answer #1 · answered by carole 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can you call someone and talk? Can you find an AA meeting? Can you go out to a movie, or start a project at home to distract yourself? Can you start a journal and write out why you think you are depressed? Taking a drink will not help your depression. It may help you bury the feelings, but they'll still be there when you sober up. Can you see a counselor for a few sessions to help you get over the rough spots? Do NOT give up on yourself. Do all you can to help yourself....you are worth it. Congratulations for going over 2 weeks without a drink!! I hope you're proud of your accomplishment!!!
2007-02-09 22:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a meeting. Search google for online web chat aa ... there's an aa support group online somewhere! Eat an ice cream; i've heard the sugar helps get rid of cravings. Maybe do some push-ups.
2007-02-09 22:37:24 · answer #3 · answered by Tyrone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will get easier with time. Depression is sometimes what causes people to drink in order to get away from their problems. Just start doing something to busy yourself and the craving for a drink will pass. Don't blow it, you CAN do it. You just have to fight the urge; it won't be easy.
2007-02-09 22:34:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say this to yourself" Don't drink no matter what" over and over again. Try AA? yes things get better, and worse and better again. Drinking doesn't solve anything. And the longer you go without a drink the easier it gets.
2007-02-09 22:33:31 · answer #5 · answered by beatch38 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am 54 and quit 2 years ago. What helps me is reminding myself of all the money I wasted and getting ahead of retirement finacial difficulties. It was fun. Being broke in your later years will not be.
2007-02-09 22:40:22 · answer #6 · answered by denbobway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should either hit a meeting or call someone else who is recovering...if you ask me. It gets better, for people of all ages.
2007-02-09 22:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am praying for you bro you can do it
2007-02-09 22:31:48 · answer #8 · answered by givenrhythm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋