Posted by Tamar on December 22, 2005, at 20:13:07
In reply to alcohol, posted by fallsfall on December 21, 2005, at 22:31:59
Thanks for the thread, Falls.
I know I’ve recently mentioned my self medication with alcohol, though others have recently mentioned self medication with other drugs.
I think it’s good to have a discussion about this. It’s very relevant to me, because my father was an alcoholic for many years.
I know I can’t make things better by drinking. I often feel a bit less depressed when I drink, but it doesn’t provide much relief. I’m careful about how much I drink (and yet my idea of ‘not much’ is probably many people’s idea of ‘excessive’: I rarely drink more than one bottle of wine in an evening; but I weigh 200 lbs…). I know that it isn’t completely safe.
Yeah, I think you’re right. Drinking is one of the less positive coping mechanisms. I’ve recently given up smoking, which is of course the most dangerous thing a person can do to himself/herself. I’m currently compensating with food and alcohol.
I’d like things to be easier…
Thanks for your input.
Tamar
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