Comments on: Announcing the publication of Drinking to Distraction

By: Five Hundred Four Hour's

Five Hundred Four Hour's — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:10:12 +0000

Loving this book. You and I had a lot in common in our drinking days. Many blessings to you! Continued success. David

By: David

David — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:08:34 +0000

So far so good. I’m enjoying the book very much. Sounds like we had a lot in common in our drinking days. Thanks for your insight and continued success in living a life of sobriety one day at a time. Be well. D

By: drinkingtodistraction

drinkingtodistraction — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:48:45 +0000

Dear Rich:
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are not alone. I hope you enjoy the book!
Best,
Jenna

By: Rich

Rich — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:57:41 +0000

Jenna, I’ve been a covert fan of your blog for the last year and a half. I must express my gratitude to you for illuminating that there are vastly different styles of addiction than the usual stereotypes. I’ve been to recovery groups and, like you, have felt the effects of drinking on me were so different than many of the others that it was tough for me to feel part of the group. And I strongly concur with the belief that although I’ve not had the catastrophic misfortunes of others dealing with addiction (I would be a “high bottom”, too), my struggle with it can still be very painful – each instance of addiction is deeply personal. My copy of the book arrived today – I look forward to reading it as well.

By: drinkingtodistraction

drinkingtodistraction — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 13:23:10 +0000

Thanks, Mark!

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:09:39 +0000

I’m looking forward to reading it. Congratulations on completing your book.

By: drinkingtodistraction

drinkingtodistraction — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 13:45:35 +0000

Dear Kristina:
It depends on a lot of variables. If your body is dependent on alcohol, then yes, it is possible to have a life-threatening withdrawal syndrome when you quit. I would talk to your doctor or a counselor to make sure that you get the help you need.
Best,
Jenna

By: Kristina

Kristina — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 04:03:35 +0000

I have been drinking for about 25 years mostly daily and some times over. I want come out of it, any suggestions? what will happened? I read some things online like you can die from it so want it to check with you friends.

By: drinkingtodistraction

drinkingtodistraction — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:54:43 +0000

Thank you, Susan, and congratulations to you! I agree that thinking can sometimes lead us astray. As someone who “lives in her head,” I’m trying to connect more and more with my heart these days. Thank you for sharing your experience and for reading. Much love.

By: drinkingtodistraction

drinkingtodistraction — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:53:02 +0000

Thank you both. I don’t know where I would be without you. xo