Re: OK, I'll start. » iris2

Posted by partlycloudy on September 14, 2004, at 12:05:25

In reply to Re: OK, I'll start. » partlycloudy, posted by iris2 on September 14, 2004, at 11:39:15

> > I'm bipolar2, have GAD and panic attacks. I'm seeing a p-doc, a therapist, and getting EMDR therapy too, which is coming to an end.
GAD = Generalized Anxiety Disorder
EMDR = Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
There are soooo many acronyms around!!
>
> Did you drink yesterday? I think someone should put you on the spot but maybe it should not be me. Up to you. I can understand how or why you end up drinking but that does not negate the fact the by your own admission it is harmful to you.
I'm not on the spot at all. Two dry days in a row. The big test for me is when my husband travels. I actually race to get that first drink in me, even before I take off my shoes. My EMDR therapy (about which I've posted on the Psych board) tells you a little about that experience.
>I have a great book about this stuff if you are interested let me know. It is not about addiction or drinking but I find it encompasses almost everything in my life.
I'd love to know the title - I'm open to any helpful suggestions!
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> What if any plans do you have to deal with your drinking? Do you see it as a big problem? Does it interfere with functioning? Would you rather I did not talk so much about it?
>
I am what they call a "functional" alcoholic. It's never interfered with my work, haven't missed any days being sick with it. The impact on all other areas in my life has been significant. I have been to AA, tried Rational Recover, Women in Sobriety, and Smart Recovery. While they all have their advantages, I have decided that my path to sobriety will be one of my own, incorporating elements of all these systems, and more. I actually encourage people to talk to me about drinking, since it's so prevalent in those with depression, and such a misunderstood behaviour (IMO - In My Opinion).
> Hope I have not bored you too much. I tend to write a lot.
>
I enjoy the correspondence! Thanks for asking and listening, Irene. It really helps me to get it all out of my brain.
pc

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