I’m on board! IWNDWYT!

IWNDWYT!

Let me guess: This choad thinks that “before all this bullshit started happening to us” is any time before April 12, 1861.

You sons a bitches! I’m in!

For me, when I fee like drinking, either out of habit or out of FOMO, the Buddhist teachings help me to step back and observe that thought, feel that feeling, and recognize those are just waves on the ocean.

That allows me to focus on being the ocean. The wave will pass.

Giving in to the temptation or desire to drink will merely prolong the feeling of discomfort and dissatisfaction.

Letting the desire subside puts me in a better place to remain grounded and centered and clear-headed.

Then there are the many practical benefits of this as well: no hangover, no regrets for drunken escapades, money stays in my pocket, etc, etc.

The idea of having a judgement-free support community who can walk with you are on the sober path is an essential part of any recovery effort.

Find a group you like, with people you like and who like you.

Smart Recovery

Recovery Dharma

The Sober Faction

Alcoholics Anonymous

I’ve been on Yggdrasil Linux since 1993. Now, get off my lawn, you punks!

Right on! IWNDWYT Alcohol makes itself seem more important for relaxing or celebrating or coping than it is. "If something bad happens, you drink in an attempt to forget; if something good happens, you drink in order to celebrate; and if nothing happens, you drink to make something happen.”