decided to get drunk - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Message Board

ICC · 02-02-2007, 08:36 PM

I decided to get drunk! don't know why just decided to. i smoke but i don't do drugs or drink don;t know what happened. i smoke regular cigs not the mary jane stuff. never did drugs. don't know what's going on. "old lady " getting drunk. OMG

Can't help anyone., can't help myself. sorry!

Love,
Grasshopper xo

hergy · 02-02-2007, 09:24 PM

Cyber mom,

What happened to make you want to escape? Even the most together people have moments of unbearable pain.

I don't want to pry, but I realize that you've got plenty of hurt on your plate to warrant an overwhelming need to get away from the pain.

Don't feel bad about posting. You're not obligated to address the concerns of others. You've got plenty of your own. You need the support now.

We're here. And you're NOT old. You related to me on a much needed level today. You gave me some GREAT news. And you have to have been feeling bad then, too. You're still the selfless lady who empathizes with every person whose post she reads.

Please share if you're comfortable with that. I'd love the opportunity to talk to you about this.

I love you always.

Nikki

hopetofeelwell1 · 02-02-2007, 11:27 PM

Hi Grasshopper!

Don't feel bad!! I'm in recovery personally and I can remember the reasons I drank were severe clinical depression, but also just because. No other reason but just because. It's just that something comes over you and it spills over and you just feel like it. Something just wasn't doing it for you that particular day and that's all there is to it. You've got a bunch of people here that love you and care about you unconditionally and you don't owe anyone anything. Just come back and yack with all of us! You are so cool

and you are a blessing to so many

. Let today go and you'll by the grace of God be on track again. Take care and have a good night--Hopeto--

isitme · 02-03-2007, 03:15 AM

And it is YOUR decision to make. (I drank and drank without having a reason for years. In hindsight, it is so easy to see how I was escaping 'my lot', x, then son). You got drunk and it is now in the past now. Try to learn a lesson from it. If you search had enough, you'll find the reason as to why. I thought you may like a list,
problem
drink
escape

guilt
reason
empower yourself
break the habit

stick2013 · 02-03-2007, 06:18 AM

Dear ICC,

I am trying to type softly....I am trying to think softly.....I am trying to giggle softly........I am trying girlfriend honestly I am ....... But having a hard time.... YOU are going to be sorry this morning..... Especially if you wake up with a hangover...... As far as the drinking goes.... Hey you probably had 2 or 3 drinks and were smashed. No tolerance... It's ok......

BUT YOU ARE ALSO A DIABETIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I am YELLING AT YOU!!!!!!!! What in gods name were you thinking??????? Booze if nothing more than liquid sugar....... You should have just ate a package of cookies, or a plate full of brownies....ICC you are smarter than this... Having a few drinks in no biggie....UNLESS your diabetic.....

People with PTSD use booze, drugs, and prescription drugs all the time to numb the pain, avoid the flashbacks......ect. ect....So I have no problem understanding this.. I did it too for years. It's WRONG... It doesn't work. It makes things worse... But we do it...

Hon......Don't drink again......Get you numbers back down today, cause I know they are going to be off the charts...

Hugs,

Sid