(it came up on another thread)...
I'm only on Day 3, but I mentioned (as have others) that one of my triggers is BOREDOM.
It made me remember that after a certain number of days AF (not sure how many - but not many...), things suddenly change from feeling bored to feeling like the day is Too short and can't get everything done that I want!
It's weird how that works. The first 3-4 days seem to Draaag by, then... that "change" occurs. Maybe it's because those first few days, your head is still cloudy, even tho' you're sober, and you're obsessed about how to fill your day w/out AL.
Then when you get to that point of clarity, you realize all the things you want/need to do!?
Maybe it's also related to the fact that depression from AL lifts after a few days, and you have more Energy, so you want to do more?
Either way, I wanted to write this down both for myself (to make it REAL), and for others who are just starting out.
I suppose it is also about thinking that you're not just NOT drinking, you're Becoming something better.
I know that for me, the thinking process is Very important. If I go about it like I'm "denying" myself some pleasure... that doesn't last!
...just some thoughts.
Hope everyone enjoys their day!
I'm only on Day 3, but I mentioned (as have others) that one of my triggers is BOREDOM.
It made me remember that after a certain number of days AF (not sure how many - but not many...), things suddenly change from feeling bored to feeling like the day is Too short and can't get everything done that I want!
It's weird how that works. The first 3-4 days seem to Draaag by, then... that "change" occurs. Maybe it's because those first few days, your head is still cloudy, even tho' you're sober, and you're obsessed about how to fill your day w/out AL.
Then when you get to that point of clarity, you realize all the things you want/need to do!?
Maybe it's also related to the fact that depression from AL lifts after a few days, and you have more Energy, so you want to do more?
Either way, I wanted to write this down both for myself (to make it REAL), and for others who are just starting out.
I suppose it is also about thinking that you're not just NOT drinking, you're Becoming something better.
I know that for me, the thinking process is Very important. If I go about it like I'm "denying" myself some pleasure... that doesn't last!
...just some thoughts.
Hope everyone enjoys their day!
Probably just the part of the addicted brain getting louder.
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