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sannajane Eureka, CA Sep 03, 2005

Hi all.... I searched the forums, and didn't really find anything related to my question. Do any other DG members have any problem with alcohol addiction, or even just that nagging, knowing that you're drinking more than you should? Whereas I know this isn't really gardening related, it would be somewhat comfortable for me, and maybe others, to talk to a fellow gardener about this.

I know the reasons I drink, and I know that those reasons should and could be helped with other forms of assistance. But sometimes (most times) when I come home from work the first thing I want to do is pour a drink. The second thing I do (most of the year) is to do a garden-walk. Then, I can face the rest of the evening. I also suffer from depression, and yes, I know alcohol is a depressant in itself. But it is an endless cycle: I drink because I'm depressed and I'm depressed because I drink.

I would love to talk to others about this, if there are any out there. Thanks for listening.

Sanna

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BetsyBug Memphis, TN(Zone 7b) Sep 03, 2005

Sanna,

Try posting this in the Healthy Living thread - you might get some response from there.

Good Luck,

M.

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sannajane Eureka, CA Sep 03, 2005

Thank you, BetsyBug.... that wasn't one of the forums I'm watching - but now I am! Posted there. Thanks again.

Sanna

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hope43 Tulsa, OK(Zone 7a) Sep 04, 2005

my husband was bad 7 days a week all day.. yr . now without.. but for personal reasons.. thank God but not this way... he is manic depressant. all family is his sister will not leave her home even bedroom for a yr at a time... than only short out right back...Brother never left his house for over 4 yrs.. Alcohol is no help.. just take it one day at a time.. Gardening is good therepy..

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Dave47 Southern, CT(Zone 6a) Sep 08, 2005

Sannajane,
Best wishes!
Somehow, I don't have the addiction but had a father and have 2 brothers and a son who do. Fortunately, my brothers and son got sober! I wish you strength & serenity and while I can't relate directly, this is a subject I know something about. If you ever need an ear, I'm available.
Dave

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twenty2libras Greenwell Springs, LA(Zone 8b) Sep 21, 2005

i'm curious as to whether you get drunk or you just have a drink after work everyday.
i have a glass of red wine every single day. sometimes 2. i don't see anything wrong with it. it's a ritual, a relaxing one. like taking a bubble bath, reading a book or gardening. if you feel that you 'need' it or you get drunk, i would worry a little bit.

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