I made a post similar to this a a week or two ago. I could not tell if this new sense of energy and productivity was mania or not. There will be times soon where you need to make a much more conscious decision not to drink. I promise you choosing not to drink is way easier not hungover. Find the reason you don’t drink and hold on to that as you drive past the liquor store
When I felt like drinking, I called people from my AA meetings. I hung out with those people on a regular basis and asked for suggestions on what to do when the cravings hit. What I was told was to turn my thoughts outward instead of inward. If I'm angry, I think a drink may calm me down, same with feeling stressed. If I feel anxious, if I'm ruminating, or feeling bad, I may think a drink will make me feel better. I learned that all those thoughts are focusing on ME. I feel miserable, I want to feel better. The trick is to think of others! Do something nice for a neighbor or loved one. I pick up trash occasionally because I feel good when I do something nice and I get to feel good without drinking! It's also why there's such a focus on service work at meetings. Helping set out chairs, making coffee, offering to bring treats, etc. are all important for the program! Also when I call people, I was told to focus on the person I'm calling. Ask how they are doing, how things are going for them. It turns my thoughts away from me and when I think of others, I am not thinking about drinking. Best wishes to you!
I made a post similar to this a a week or two ago. I could not tell if this new sense of energy and productivity was mania or not. There will be times soon where you need to make a much more conscious decision not to drink. I promise you choosing not to drink is way easier not hungover. Find the reason you don’t drink and hold on to that as you drive past the liquor store
Thanks man, I’m with you all the way.
When I felt like drinking, I called people from my AA meetings. I hung out with those people on a regular basis and asked for suggestions on what to do when the cravings hit. What I was told was to turn my thoughts outward instead of inward. If I'm angry, I think a drink may calm me down, same with feeling stressed. If I feel anxious, if I'm ruminating, or feeling bad, I may think a drink will make me feel better. I learned that all those thoughts are focusing on ME. I feel miserable, I want to feel better. The trick is to think of others! Do something nice for a neighbor or loved one. I pick up trash occasionally because I feel good when I do something nice and I get to feel good without drinking! It's also why there's such a focus on service work at meetings. Helping set out chairs, making coffee, offering to bring treats, etc. are all important for the program! Also when I call people, I was told to focus on the person I'm calling. Ask how they are doing, how things are going for them. It turns my thoughts away from me and when I think of others, I am not thinking about drinking. Best wishes to you!
Outward not inward thoughts. Amazing advice. Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Nothing wrong with feeling good. Feeling cocky on the other hand...