So everything has got on top of me a bit this week. It’s a combination of lots of things that have just all come at once, and on top of lock down and the associated uncertainty have got a bit much. Up until four months ago, I would have poured myself a large glass or two of wine, and tried to forget about it.
I didn’t head for the wine. The first thing I did was allow myself to get upset. This is really important. We are so used to putting a brave face on, having a ‘stiff upper lip’ and getting on with things that we often forget that getting upset is ok. Then, I started to tackle things head on. Some of the things were quite simple, and easy to deal with. Some of them were trickier. I was lucky in that I could go to the source of my upset for some of the trickier things and get some answers. This helped. Then, I continued to talk it through with people I trust.
Now, I am not saying that I am now miraculously feeling better and the problems have disappeared, but I am feeling better equipped to deal with them; and all with a clear head!
Please don’t worry, I am fine. I just wanted to write this to demonstrate how, by just cutting out the booze, I have healthier coping strategies that enable me to deal with issues directly rather than ‘putting them in a box’. I also appreciate that everyone is different, and I am not a psychologist. But, I do believe that it is ok to get upset.
So what now? Well I continue to deal with these issues, and sort them out un my own head. By dealing with them head on they become just a small part of everything else rather than a huge, overwhelming issue. Right, apparently someone wants to be a princess and make another crown (no, not Guy….).
One year: No booze, no takeaways 