Just bought box wine the other day cuz I knew I had to have a super uncomfortable conversation that could not be avoided and I needed to be anaesthetized for it

It worked and I know in retrospect I really needed it to be that way

Edit/Update: person I had convo with just texted me and apologized for combativeness and I mutually apologized for not dealing with it sooner and we’re along and on to solution mode. The system works, please dont drink if you dont have too but dont forbid yourself from using a tool to improve your situation and try to always be honest. The less you lie or hide, the less influence you will have to unnecessarily drink

          • Coolbeanschilly@lemmy.ca
            61·
            11 hours ago

            When did you buy it, and how long ago? I’m asking, because I’m seeing my old patterns for forcing social interaction.

            • cheese_greater@lemmy.worldOP
              3·
              11 hours ago

              I have regular like daily light hearted interaction with them, just had a couple old matters I had to settle and come clean about and it was fine just tense

              • Coolbeanschilly@lemmy.ca
                41·
                11 hours ago

                Yes, that’s not necessarily bad in and of itself. But there’s a difference between having one or two glasses and consuming half a box. I’m just wondering where you’re at.

                  • Coolbeanschilly@lemmy.ca
                    51·
                    10 hours ago

                    This is good, I’m glad you eased tensions with them. May I ask how much you drink on a daily basis? Only if you desire to share.

                    The reason why I’m being so persistent with this is because when I started voicing concerns to my “friends” about my alcohol consumption (when I still had something of a handle on it), they said “nah, you’re fine.” They just wanted someone to party with, they didn’t want to deal with my concerns.

                    Now that I’m on the other side of alcoholism, I just want to be that voice for someone else, because it looks like you’re asking the same question in a roundabout way.

                    “Am I drinking too much?” is you warning yourself and seeking help, at least in my experience. Even if you don’t share how much you’re having, if you’re feeling concerned about it, please talk with someone in person who you know cares, and will take your concerns seriously.