Posted on 08/09/2022 11:05:40 PM PDT by know.your.why
I hope you are not too far down the drinking road...as in years or decades.
But if you are, there is still hope.
You are gonna have to dig deep to get away from it. And as someone mentioned upthread, you may need medical supervision during that process.
We are all terribly worried about our individual futures and the future of our country for posterity. You are not alone even though you may think that. It takes courage, but reach out to someone. I think that’s why you posted this thread. You know it’s not the answer. And as you can see, total strangers showed up to offer words of encouragement and advice and friendship. Best to you.
I’m not going to drink, but boy am I upset. It’s time.
Everyone needs a goal in life.
Are you posting from a Las Vegas hotel room?
“I’m depressed off my ass more than ever. Im a smart guy...but im so angry.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mhadN-8oZE
With all the outrageous things occurring on a daily basis it’s hard not to get angry. I’ve learned to control it and live with it. I wish I could tell you how.
Alcohol is the rapid route to depression. Alcohol is a depressant. Avoid it except at meals or in a celebratory situation.
Talk to other Freepers who share your anger over what has happened, but who don’t share your depression.
We need local groups who get together over coffee to bitch and moan about the fascists who are now in charge.
Are you kidding me?
This is the most opportunistic time to prepare for the next tidal wave coming! The strong willed will survive and The Lord will Bless those who follow His edits.
Psalm 91:7-8
A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you.
Only with your eyes shall you look, And see the reward of the wicked.
Read all of Psalm 91. Don’t give into the wicked enemy. They are cannon fodder and will be utterly destroyed.
*edicts....LOL
Endure!
Amen!
In college during the 80’s I found myself and many others using alcohol, MJ, or both. I decided to stick with one and continue to limit the other.
One is harmless and not physically addictive except for a short-term lowering of IQ ~10 pts (yes, agreed some can not afford to add to their stupidity) while the other is highly addictive to some, kills all living cells that it comes in contact with, and severely lowers IQ and autonomy to the point of total loss of bodily control and memory.
You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Philippians 4:13. Give your thirst for alcohol to Christ. And don’t take it back.
You need to drink from the cup of the Lord. If you do you will learn that the Lord is giving you the greatest opportunity to see what happens when you allow man to rule the world, Return to the Lord and you will find salvation & happiness. 🙂
I would have to agree there will be a massive shockwave that will put a lot of socialists six feet under without mercy or quarter.
I plan to see it and laugh about it. All of this defeatist talk on FR is ridiculous.
If you’re even one-tenth serious, don’t. Or, at least try something quicker and more pleasant.
My SIL had a fatal bleed from her stomach due to varicose veins from undiagnosed cirrhosis. A horror show way to go.
Best advice/encouragement already given by other FReepers.
Being angry and upset just proves you are wired correctly.
Hang in there, even in our present unhappiness, so you can witness the better days ahead. We still need you here.
Marijuana is very addictive. I have family members struggling with it. Not only that, Wake And Bake is very common with users. The two Martini lunch has been replaced by the Bong Rip Breakfast.
Look at all these comments from caring people right here on this forum.
Talk to us. What’s happening in your life?
Drinking ti excess is not really living anyway. My recommendation is to experience living, even a little bit. (One plan, worked for me)
Shower, shave, brush teeth. Get out of the house, go as far as you have to to get to a rural setting. (Real) parks are perfect, real farms even better (some have markets). Smell the difference. Memories may flood back just from a change in scents, colors and sounds. Eat some fresh prroduce, veggie or fruit and see if you remember the first time you tried it. Watch birds, they don’t worry about things they can’t control but have everything they need. Notice sounds of laughter, playing animals, families and kids (within limits) and remember that is how everyone happened and you were created to enjoy laughing, eating, smelling, viewing nature and breathing.
Lastly, if you can, go where-ever your faith calls home and talk to someone about anything while still remembering your day of living. Maybe they need to eat a fresh peach, too.
Prayers for you on the loss of your wife.
It’s no comfort to say ‘I know/understand’ because I don’t. You lose the better part of yourself when that happens.
I do believe you will be reunited in a better future where the present evil cannot exist.
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