Boredom is the killer...

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Boredom is the killer...

want2Bhealthy wrote: Habit, habit habit is very true, lush. When I'm doing something out of my normal routine, like a children's party or something, I don't even think about it. But when I'm home at night, I can't imagine not cracking open a beer and going with that for the rest of the night.

Any suggestions on the "small steps" idea?

no idea like minded person do same thing need some advice

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Boredom is the killer...

Unregistered wrote: Gateway, I'm trying to imagine you in a Girl Scout uniform....not getting there

Want2be, I don't think I want to go the topomax route just yet, sounds kind of scary. But I may try the hypnotherapy and the herb stuff. About 10 years ago, I quit smoking using an herbal formula and I never looked back. Very weird because I LOVED cigarettes. However, I will say that just as I was about to cave in and start again, I found out --I'm not making this up--that my friends had a betting pool as to how many days it would be before I caved. Well, that did it!! I wouldn't give them the satisfaction

I look forward to talking to you all more. It is so refreshing just to have a conversation about this. Very freeing.

u still there smoke and drink need advice

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u stuill there have prob

[lushy]

Boredom is the killer...

Hey unregistered, I feel like you are mocking us but perhaps I am wrong. Perhaps you could consider registering and then we could have a real conversation. Thanks!

[zaragirl]

Boredom is the killer...

hi there mr. boredom

I have only realised in the last couple of weeks, that I may have a problem with drinking.
It all started with having a couple of drinks after work on evening shifts to help me sleep.

Well, now, it only takes a shit day at work on ANY shift, and I want to drink. And most days are 'shit' because I hate my job.

From last night to tonight, after coming home from work, I consumed a whole 750mL bottle of vodka. NOW.... I'm not sure if that's boredom or just to relax. I just think I've drunk too much and I'm worried it will be a problem.

I am actually on trial for a different and interesting job and career opportunity, in a completely different field, SO, why am I still drinking so much? Shouldn't I be happy about a potential career change and not dependant on alcohol?

My partner's away today and so I feel 'bored'. But is that why I'm drinking? At times I think it is, although, i cant deny there must be underlying reasons. But I don't know what.

It just starts with one drink, and then I just HAVE to have 2 to 5 or more. I can't just have one. I also hate my habit, because i want to have children. I can't, if I treat my body like this. I hate this. Anyone out there have advise or ideas to stear me away from this addiction?

:new: ZG

[surfer2]

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re mr boredom

hi zaragirl
as you know alcohol is a drug very similar to tranquillizers.this means that
it wil require you to keep increasing your dose.also alcoholism is a very nasty progressive disease.so what may have started out as a fun thing turns into
a drug addiction and you have to then heal your body,mind and spirit.
the average person can either take or leave a drink but approx 10% of the population can't.
it's too bad that we don't understand this until we develop problems.
hang in there ,do the program and have faith.this will help a lot

[surfer2]

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i wanted to add that ive worked at a job i hated and it also included shift work
i eventually quit that job because of insomnia and too much drinking
my health was going downhill and i had to do something
you may have to reconsider your situation
our health is totally important and without health we can be faceing much worse things than boredom

[Pollyprissypants]

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Wow your story rings true to me on so many levels. Boredom is a killer. I used to be like you on the weekends...get a cask of wine and watch it slide on by...writing that makes me want to have a drink!

I don't know about you Sasquatch but I live on my own and sometimes those nights on my own are tough. I have a boyfriend who has no idea that I have a problem because I have been able to control myself around him (except once..see my post Newie needing encouragement).

When I first decided to be committed to kicking this habit I signed up for a bunch of different courses so I would be out of the house. These days I have been making mental lists of things that I want to do. I also have written a list of all the bad things alcohol contributes to my life ie how I feel when I drink mentally/physically, how happy you feel when you achieve alcohol free days/nights.

In saying all of this it is still a struggle, that is why these message boards are so important so we share what works and give encouragement. Something I like to keep in mind...anything that is less than what you were drinking regularly is an important step so don't give up.