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No we should never forget who we are... however for those of us who never had a clue, like myself, are currently in therapy to discover the me/themselves that I/we never knew. It's pretty cool, it's like dating yourself!  Now about drinking, doing drugs, prescription or otherwise it's all about the 'buzz' that 'feel good feeling' that makes us feel okay, get's us through the day OR makes us go away when we just don't want to know stuff, like our selves anymore. I treat myself to a buzz at least once a night, it's a nice detour from the rigors of every day life...like bumper to bumper traffic, the boss has an issue with you, the kids are all sick, the dog ran away...you know, just an adult 'time out' type deal.

posted by SEEDLINGS on March 3, 2008 at 5:13 PM | link to this | reply

FreeManWalking, I don't know what to say since I have not been there/done that.  I'm trying to imagine waking up with a headache next to someone I don't even recognize and the thought of it is not very appealing to me.   But your words here have given me a bird's eye view into what the years of the life of my Navy son have been like.  He says he will never give up alcohol, or smoking, because that is the life he enjoys.  He is fully aware that it is killing him.  Three years ago the doctors gave him five years if he did not clean up his act.  He thinks he can beat that.  It makes me sad to think that there is the possibility that I might outlive my own son because of such as that.

posted by TAPS. on March 2, 2008 at 10:29 AM | link to this | reply

I meant AND wallowing!

posted by Holy_Grail on March 2, 2008 at 10:01 AM | link to this | reply

wow, and you didnt even touch on the drihking at home alone a wallowing phenomenon, one I know much more about. I hope all is well in your world.

posted by Holy_Grail on March 1, 2008 at 5:55 PM | link to this | reply

I am glad I do not drink. The thought of a bar is not appealing!  sam

posted by sam444 on March 1, 2008 at 4:16 PM | link to this | reply