Mid-Winter temptation to drink

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Specializes in LTC, Med/Surg, Peds, ICU, Tele.

Ok, it's December 28th, these are the darkest days of the year. I really don't want to take up drinking wine again. This was always the time of the year when I would up my intake, no doubt in response to the seasonal changes.

Is anyone else feeling this? I quit last January, it's been almost a year. All and all it's been a great decision for me. I feel healthier and more in control and balanced. Just looking for a little encouragement here.

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I don't feel like drinking, but if I never had to get out of bed again that'd be okay.

Sunshine, please return!

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Drowning your sorrows doesn't work. Get up, get busy and stay busy, the days will get brighter with time. Sit outside whenever the sun is out. If none of this works it may be time to get some therapy.

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get a light box, and watch your diet....hypoglycemia has been suggested as one reason persons drink.....

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Specializes in LTC, Med/Surg, Peds, ICU, Tele.

I think it's just more time indoors, I wouldn't say I'm depressed at all. Also, I'm now trying to cut back on sweets after all the pre-holiday indulgence and sweets are linked to alcohol in my body.

Everything is harder in the winter here. It's a big deal to go anywhere because of all the snow. I'm glad it finally warmed up, it got up to 34 F today! I get out for a walk every day, and skiing season is here.

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WEll, since I've lived in Houston my whole life, I'm not really getting the whole darkness and depression thing. Always wanted to move up north because it's so damn hot here,, but maybe I should rethink that.

Just don't go buy any wine! Stay awayyyy from the wine isle. Tell yourself that you CAN get through this winter without it!

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

You can do it!!! You've made it this far without drinking....the first year is the hardest....you can keep going, I know you can!!

PM me if you like; I can offer you some thoughts and insights from my nearly 17 years of sobriety that may help.

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Med/Surg.

Dear Firestarter-

Do NOT give in to the urge and it will pass. For me, the negative consequences of practicing my addiciton(s) have lasted far longer than the emotions/situations I tried to avoid.

Reach out to others and ask for support just as you have here. Addiction flourishes in secret and diminsihes when we are honest.

Good luck!

Catmom :paw:

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