Substitute beer for whiskey and the age 66 for 45 and you're talking about me. Oh, and add coffee into the mix. Six cups today! Somehow I got an "A-" from my cardiologist after a recent series of tests. I come from strong Irish and Dutch stock but the resilience won't last forever and indeed could cut out any time. Like you I'm going for therapy and am learning lots about myself and the "twisted castle" I've built, and why I built it. Your image of even moving an inch in the right direction is very helpful. You are a real source of encouragement to me to keep working on myself and face the hard truths, the "dragons" from which I'd rather hide. Thanks for that!
I just turned 40 and can definitely relate to those effects from whisky (or really any alcohol, for that matter). I find myself drinking less and less because of it. I didn't touch a drop at my wife's company party this year. Maybe I wasn't as witty as I'd be with my customary scotch in hand, but at least I didn't ruin my next two days with bad sleep and the litany of other after effects. As you said, the bill always comes due.
Anyway, keep on keeping on, partner. Thanks for sharing your struggles with us. We're pulling for you.
Substitute beer for whiskey and the age 66 for 45 and you're talking about me. Oh, and add coffee into the mix. Six cups today! Somehow I got an "A-" from my cardiologist after a recent series of tests. I come from strong Irish and Dutch stock but the resilience won't last forever and indeed could cut out any time. Like you I'm going for therapy and am learning lots about myself and the "twisted castle" I've built, and why I built it. Your image of even moving an inch in the right direction is very helpful. You are a real source of encouragement to me to keep working on myself and face the hard truths, the "dragons" from which I'd rather hide. Thanks for that!
I have no doubt that you will shake off the ghosts. I'm pulling for you brother, in fact, I think lots of people are.
Thanks Anthony, all my best to you.
I just turned 40 and can definitely relate to those effects from whisky (or really any alcohol, for that matter). I find myself drinking less and less because of it. I didn't touch a drop at my wife's company party this year. Maybe I wasn't as witty as I'd be with my customary scotch in hand, but at least I didn't ruin my next two days with bad sleep and the litany of other after effects. As you said, the bill always comes due.
Anyway, keep on keeping on, partner. Thanks for sharing your struggles with us. We're pulling for you.