tech3149
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Tue Oct-26-04 08:19 PM
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Who else is relying on alcohol? |
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I haven't been able to sleep at all or more than an hour or so without it. I just don't have the peace of mind or feeling of security to relax unless I self-medicate. Going a few days while sleep deprived doesn't help your accuracy or focus. Being hung over doesn't lead to a good start on the day.
I volunteered as a precinct leader for moveonPAC and don't wan't to reduce my effectiveness.
Share your experiences and insight.
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Tue Oct-26-04 08:20 PM
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1. I can't handle it, so I don't drink. I sleep better without, anyway. |
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Tue Oct-26-04 08:22 PM
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I cannot and should not. I lost my shitty little job today, and now would be a good time for a drunk, but I won't.
The last 4 years have been a nightmare, economically. A real wake-up-screaming nightmare. But me and the wagon are surgically attached. In truth, right now, my sobriety is the only thing I have. I ain't giving that up.
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Tue Oct-26-04 08:33 PM
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6. Sorry you've had to go through this. |
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The last four years have been a nightmare for us all. I'm glad you can manage without the crutch. I just can't seem to relax and put my brain in neutral to find that sleep state. I left my job by choice two years ago. Right now it's getting down to crunch time. If bush* steals this election, there's too much at stake. I've got my parents, nieces, sisters, friends, and the nation that I feel responsible to support. It doesn't matter how big my bank account is or how many hours I work to change things, the stress seems too much to handle.
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Tue Oct-26-04 08:35 PM
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8. Tandalayo, sorry you lost your job. Hang in there. Hope is on the way. |
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Tue Oct-26-04 08:49 PM
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Sorry to hear about the job. Like your friend said though, "Help is on the way".
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Tue Oct-26-04 08:50 PM
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12. Sorry about your job. This country is in real trouble. |
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Too many people out of work. :-(
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Tue Oct-26-04 09:01 PM
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13. We support you all the way! |
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Tue Oct-26-04 09:09 PM
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Sorry to hear about the job loss and I can relate to the nightmare of the last four years. Keep us posted and if there is any way to help just ask.
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Tue Oct-26-04 08:23 PM
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3. Here's what I do, Watch Daily show just before sleep. Happy |
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thoughts, that helps. When stressed, Deep breath, exhale, then say very deliberately, President Kerry. I always feel better.
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Tue Oct-26-04 08:27 PM
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The soon to be former President?
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Tue Oct-26-04 08:30 PM
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5. I've been forced to give up weed due to random tests at work, |
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so I have to have a couple of beers to unwind. I miss my canabis.
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Tue Oct-26-04 08:34 PM
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It is a really mellow herb (legal) that helps stop that bitching little voice in your head when you're trying to doze off. Just snuffs it out then you sleep like a log.
I've taken to consciously trying to direct good vibes to the Kerry camp over strong coffee every morning.
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Tue Oct-26-04 08:37 PM
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9. I can't drink. I'm on Xanax and Wellbutrin. Alcohol would not be a good |
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"mixer" with that, aside from some other meds I'm taking.
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Tue Oct-26-04 08:47 PM
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10. Alchohol really isn't that great of a sleep aid |
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there are other drugs that are much better, even if they aren't legal.
3DO
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Tue Oct-26-04 09:03 PM
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14. No drinks but can't sleep |
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Went to bed at 5 am woke up at 7 am Mon.
Wake up during the night to find out what's in the news.
Please Kerry win by a landslide, I can't keep this up.
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Tue Oct-26-04 09:13 PM
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...but it's illegal, and some people have a hard time maintaining intelligence and focus when operating on fewer synapses. Practice helps, but you will probably still sound stupid to others. Also, it does tend to put a damper on your motivation.
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Tue Oct-26-04 10:13 PM
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17. You should try to back off a little |
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Don't obsess so much about something you cannot control. Life goes on, and a victory on 11/3 will be much sweeter if you are already in a better state of mind.
Immerse yourself in music. Rage Against The Machine works for me.
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Tue Oct-26-04 10:37 PM
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to shove it if they get too pushy.
I, too, "volunteered" as a precinct leader and they are really breathing down my neck. I work full time, have too small kids, a husband and a house (Plus, I'm a precinct delegate for real...). They really put the pressure on me, and my "counselor" or whatever she is is not what I would call Ms. Personality. I'm doing the best I can. Slow down, amble on and don't give way to the alcohol. Although I don't drink (much), I gave up smoking 2 years ago, and BOY, COULD I USE A SMOKE!!!! About 90 times a day! Pleasing MoveOn is not my goal. Getting rid of Bush, whilst maintaining my sanity and my family is. I feel your pain! To Victory! You can be sober and delirious at the same time. Hopefully on Nov. 3!!!
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Tue Oct-26-04 10:45 PM
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Sometimes I throw in some alchohol too, but I've never really been much of a drinker. I'm still working on a small bottle of spiced rum that I got a few months ago.
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