I've never seen anyone post about this, but I've discussed with a couple of my personal MWO friends who agree with this Strange phenomenon:
"MWO as a Trigger to Drink!!"
Seems counter-intuitive... but I've seen this happen with myself on several occasions. While MWO is a Godsend and has so many benefits... it can actually trigger thoughts of drinking.
Kind of like the old "elephant in the room" concept. Overtly NOT thinking about alcohol... causes one to think about it.
I'm not saying this is the usual result of posting/reading on this site. Overall, it has Definitely been more of a benefit to me than anything else. I'm quite sure I would not have gone AF for the long periods I have without it.
But, the irony remains. There are times when I'm not thinking about AL, then come to read what the good people here are posting, etc. --- only to find myself suddenly OBSESSING about AL!!
How can it be that MWO is both a fabulous support system.. and yet "cause" me to drink at the same time??
OK, so I know it's all about ME (so to speak!) and my attitude in general... but. It's the truth! It happened today.
I was quite resolute about not drinking today. Then, after coming here, had Huge craving and bought some! (Telling myself this will be my last hurrah for foreseeable future - yeh, we'll see how that goes.)
Just wanted to see if others have experienced this. And, if so, how do we know When MWO will be supportive and when it will instigate drinking??
(I'm hoping the founders of the site will read this.)
Anyway - weigh in please. I already know I'm Not the only one experiencing this strange outcome... but I wonder how many of you do?
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