Drinking

[DianaB]

Sandy, I have to agree with the others....if you're questioning it then you probably are. You should find other ways to cope besides drinking. Grab a friend and go to the movies or play cards together. Limit yourself to a small number of drinks a day.

Janet, I agree with Judy. You're depressed. You really need to call on some friends to come over and visit you and stay with your Mom so you're not so tied down. I know that you've mentioned that some have offered......it's time to give them a call and set up some times for you to get out of the house. You need to find some things to look forward to......going to the movies.....shopping.....or visiting a friend. You don't have to be tied so tightly to your Mom that it suffocates your life!!!!! Get some help in there!!!!!!!

[JJJ]

A drink a day is not a problem, especially if your not drinking too much. If you start to feel a real need to it then it's a problem.

A little bit of alcohol helps relax the body. I don't know how much your drinking but outside activities are also great. Check out your YMCA you might meet new friends. How about that online dating you were talking about. Even if it's just to chat.

[Tiramisu]

Hey, guys, I don't drink every day and haven't had alcohol in the apartment in a couple months. I am cutting back on eating out, which will mean drinking too. I just need a busier life and I'm working on that.

[judy]

Boredom is awful, don't you think, Sandy! I think you are on top of your new life, and admire you so much for this!

It is good that you are cutting down the drinking. You need to be comfortable with everything that you do.