So alcohol has always been my issue. I don’t like drugs as I have to wait that high out but alcohol I can put myself to sleep, food was an issue however I overcame that in my nutrition knowledge and exercise enjoyment… never really a gambler…
Mom has food and gambling however I feel my alcoholism was worse… now sober I see my husband spend so much on pot.. I don’t want to judge! Where is that it’s ok for you but that’s not ok for me? I’m confused in my journey. 3 day slip but I thought it was the end of the world all power and cell service was out and ironically talking about it days before I thought fuck it.. oh how i love to make excuses for my behaviors
Yep, the way our brain can make excuses to indulge in our addiction is so sneaky and dangerous. You have to learn to notice it and challenge it. Like a muscle, resisting gets stronger with time.
About your husband - Are you affected by a loved one who’s an addict?
This thread has lots of information and support. Once you learn about addiction and poor coping strategies they seem so obvious in others, and it can be hard to deal with.
This is what are addiction does. Our relapse usually starts long before the actual relapse. As we gain days in our sobriety we can see the signs that lead our thinking of track and correct course as needed.
Glad you were able to get right back to your journey. ODAAT
I like the thread that @Misokatsu mentioned as well as Al Anon meetings to help deal with others in addition. This journey really in for each in their own. We can only do what’s best for us and hope our actions help others find their way to sobriety.
