Tag Archives: Alcoholism

Drunk or Insane

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Reasonable Thinker

My blog was not supposed to be about being an alcoholic, but I think I have to admit that I am an alcoholic. I went to my first ever AA meeting a few days ago, and I enjoyed it. I … Continue reading →

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100 Days!

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Reasonable Thinker

So today marks 100 days without a drink. I have 26 more to go and then I will be allowed to drink again. It was my annual New Year resolution to quit drinking until an event. This year the event is … Continue reading →

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This Guy

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Reasonable Thinker

This Guy: Having suffered from Panic Attacks most of my adult life I have spent most of my waking life preparing or anticipating for that pain that will result in my sudden death, in other words I’ve only been living to … Continue reading →

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The Eve of my Prohibition

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Reasonable Thinker

The Eve of My Prohibition: Without alcohol I won’t be able to self medicate and because I’m having anxiety attacks again I’m just worried as hell. What if I can’t stop drinking because I’m afraid that I won’t have that … Continue reading →

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Am I a Drunk?

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Reasonable Thinker

Am I a Drunk?: My self-imposed restrictions on drinking begins in a few days so I suspect I will be drunk once or twice or maybe even three times more over the next few days.

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I’m Lonely and Bored and I must be an Alcoholic

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Reasonable Thinker

I’m Lonely and Bored and I must be an Alcoholic: Right now I have “beer” on my mind. I’m thinking about hopping in the car going to the 7-11 and buying a 6-pack of Yuengling. I am really fighting the … Continue reading →

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I’m Not a Drunk

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Reasonable Thinker

I’m Not a Drunk: By my late 40’s it was harder and harder to drink the night away and still go to work so as my call-in’s increased I made the conscious decision to hold off on the drinking during the week and … Continue reading →

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Sober… Maybe?

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Reasonable Thinker

Last night I spent my first Friday night in months sober.  I woke up early feeling wonderful and if it hadn’t been for the fact that some of our water pipes had frozen this would have been a perfect morning … Continue reading →

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Bottom

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Reasonable Thinker

Bottom…. hopefully… at last… I think that maybe I hit bottom last night. Today, the last Monday of 2013 and I have to work remotely because I drank too much last night but not just last night, the night before and … Continue reading →

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JUST BURN THE DAMN COUCH!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Reasonable Thinker

We all do stupid things in our lives.  Some of us do more stupid things then others.  Sometimes because we are trying to fit in, sometimes because we want to be popular, sometimes we are trying to have fun, sometimes … Continue reading →

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