Who Am I Sober?
- Self conscious about who I project myself to be, reserved.
- Intravered.
- Don’t share how I’m feeling.
- Feel inadequate in everything.
- Want to drink.
- Push people away (to not get hurt).
- Always on the defensive.
- Read into everything (everyone is talking bad about or plotting against me).
- Want sex.
- Eat better.
- Crave candy/sugar.
- Feel sick (withdrawals).
- Stay hydrated (drink water).
- Do things I used to enjoy (pretending I still enjoy them).
- “Kill” time so the day will just end.
- Wish I didn’t wake up (not suicidal but maybe it just won’t happen).
- Want platonic physical contact with others.
- Want to feel, but don’t think I can/do.
- Want to be productive.
- Care about my looks (new can of worms to not open up yet).
- Anxious about everything (waiting for something bad to happen).
- Let depression take over (can’t cover it up with alcohol).
- Can’t let go of the past (regrets/mistakes).
- Can write legibly (even in cursive).
- Want to be a leader but too scared of the responsibility and/or making a mistake.
- Want to be the “here” at any cost (be reliable).
- Speak only when spoken to.
- Don’t take meds regularly.
- Don’t celebrate holidays.
- Don’t travel (bills to pay).