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On the flip- When I drink too much I feel soo guilty the day after, really ashamed and embarrased, sometimes even worthless and depressed- even if I didnt do anything embarrassing or out-of-control the night before. Im just embarrassed at myself for getting so messed up. Then I feel ashamed and hate my life for the moment. I do not want to live that way. I do not want to be so mad and ashamed at myself! I already have a questionable self-esteem, and hating myself during a hangover sets me so far back!
But I know that there is such a thing as drinking in moderation, which I do not typically practice, but Id like to try that before I decide that Im not allowed to drink at all. I have not previously set drinking limitations when I set out to party, but Id like to try it.
Whether I have a drink here and there ( yes, like NORMAL people) or quit altogether- I'll need help. I know that most recovering alcoholics do not drink at all. Im wondering if my need for support will be taken as seriously if I still have a drink like a "normal" drinker would.
guilty_gabby: I HATED those days after the night before. The complete misery. All of it has to do with the way alcohol effects your brain. Being hungover is not fun and you pile on the emotion and it just gets worse. But keep coming back here and posting about what you are going through. We are all here to help each other, drunk, sober or in-between!