That was the question. Before I stopped drinking, I spent a lot of time wondering whether or not I was an alcoholic. The thought cycle went a lot like this: I wonder if I’m an alcoholic. I should take the CAGE questionnaire: Have I ever felt I should CUT DOWN on my drinking? YES Have [...]
Archive for December, 2010
To Be or Not To Be
Posted in Recovery, tagged alcohol, alcoholism, awareness, change, drinking problem on December 28, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Great Expectations or It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Posted in Recovery, tagged alcohol, alcoholism, awareness, Christmas, disappointment, expectations, holidays, living in the moment, recovery on December 23, 2010 | 4 Comments »
After a certain age, you get to know yourself. For example, I know the following: If I open a box of peanut butter Puffins cereal, it will be empty within 24 hours From daylight savings time to the Winter Solstice, my ursine hibernation instinct prevails and I need a crane to get my ass out [...]
Progress
Posted in Recovery, tagged alcohol, alcoholism, awareness, birthday, change, progress on December 9, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I used to think that progress was measured in big lengths, 180-degree turns, dramatic change. Going Alicia Silverstone vegan rather than just cutting back on red meat. Giving up a promising and steady career to join the Peace Corps (as opposed to the somewhat less dramatic move of working for an admired non-profit). The expectation [...]