Anyone else isolate them when drinking?

[free at last]

Anyone else isolate them when drinking?

My DH described the nights I sat on the couch drinking a bottle of red wine as if I pulled the shades down all around me. I went so far into myself but really got no new insights. Thank goodness the nights when I woke up on the couch are long gone. Now, I might isolate myself, but it's because I'm meditating or practicing yoga.

[little beagle]

Anyone else isolate them when drinking?

Entity I have isolated myself to the point I have no remaining friendships. Even my daughter was deeply offended. But I have mended that relationship. I want you to know there is hope. This place, mwo, has helped me so much.

[pixie]

Anyone else isolate them when drinking?

Hi Entity

Yes I definitely isolated, it was the only way I could drink to the level that I wanted. No one judging, no one to hear my slurring words, no one to spoil my little pity party. It became the only thing I wanted to do in the evenings, and I resented when other things got in the way of it.

[sanchez]

Anyone else isolate them when drinking?

Hi Entity,
Isolation was a big part of my MO when drinking. Not sure what came first, working from home or drinking more. In any case, about 5-6 years ago the drinking increased to a point of no return. And, rather than go out to a restaurant, we'd hang around at home because it was cheaper, no risk of DUI, and no risk of public humility. And, because of working virtual, it was not problem to work late into the evenings with my "trusty" glass of wine by my side, only to do it the next night and the next. When I would emerge from my office, say around 9 or 10, hubby was usually asleep, so I'd very quietly refill my glass and watch TV. Never remembered what I watched, but nonetheless stared at the TV screen. A rather pitiful and lonely existence.

[Sake123]

Anyone else isolate them when drinking?

Yes...I mostly drank at home by myself. Husband and kid would go to bed, I would head down to the media room and get lit. And then pass out. I would still drink with others in public but would much rather do it in the privacy of my own home where I would only make a fool of myself to my family or alone.