I’m definitely not an alcoholic – I drink an average of once every two weeks, max – but I always drink way too much. If someone suggests having a single glass of wine or one G&T, I won’t even bother.
Here’s why I think I should quit:
1) My motivations for drinking are unhealthy
2) When I drink, I usually make bad food choices
3) When I drink, I usually feel at least a little ‘off’ the next day
4) I am unwilling to drink in moderation.
I had a LOT to drink last night – an entire litre of dry French cider and about seven or eight bottles of Corona. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that I also ate a 6 ounce burger (with Monterey Jack, guacamole, and ketchup) and shared fat chips, onion rings, skinny fries with cheese, and a brownie with ice cream with friends. I mean, I feel gross just thinking about all that.
So I think it makes sense to stop drinking. Maybe I will make occasional exceptions – like my best friend’s wedding in January. I’m already thinking of how hard it’s going to be to be teetotal through the holidays, when we usually have loads of champagne (eating oysters with no champagne? Not looking forward to that.) and wine. But if I can’t do it, then I’m really not in control of myself – which I want to be.
Blogging things always motivates me to stick to them more. I’m not sure if I’m ready to stick to this one, but I am going to give it my best shot. (Speaking of shots, have one for me. Please.)
December 14, 2006 at 4:56 am
It might not be a great idea to try to conquer too many things at once.I say this only because I understand. We have some stuff/behaviors in common. Even if you don’t drink regularly, it is considered problem drinking when you go overboard every time you do it. I used to be what was called a periodic drunk. Meaning that there would be great stretches of time that I remained sober, but when I drank, look out. I finally came to terms with my life and the pain I was unknowingly numbing. I also have sugar issues which sort of goes hand in hand with alcohol issues. Anyway,sounds like you’re on a solid path to wellness/wholeness in general and that’s excellent. But, give yourself some grace too. Hope that’s not too personal from someone you don’t know.
December 14, 2006 at 11:08 am
No, it’s not too personal – thank you so much for sharing that with me. Responses like yours are the reason why I put so much out there; I always get much more in return.