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jstsng
jstsng
How to explain this? One of the most powerful triggers to drink for me is having to do something I don't particularly like, house chores, working in the shop. If I do it while drinking (not too much of corse), I do the job with ease and without being frustrated. Why does this happens? It should be the opposite. The other way to escape this is not doing the job. I don't feel the same way doing my regular job. It looks like a drink helps me pass through the tipping point of initiating the task.
How to deal with this? Any thoughts?
Community LeaderExJerseyGirl2
ExJerseyGirl2
Try music -- play some of you favorite music to give you mind something to hook into while you do chores. Bonus points if you like dancing or singing -- add that in and you might have fun while you are doing them.
Misssy2
Misssy2
Well recognizing that problem is the first step...instead of taking a drink before the task...maybe you can try telling yourself about a "reward" you will give yourself after the task....like after this...I will go get my favorite sandwich...

or..I will go buy myself something...or I will go visit my favorite person...I used to be the same way...needed a boost to do things I didn't like...but my progression with alcohol led to thinking if I had a drink I would do something..but ended up doing LESS....
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
You need to reward yourself with a different drink other then alcohol. Missy and I live in New England and we tend to treat ourselves to a lobster roll or lobster dinner when we have accomplished something. Try to think of a different reward.

God Bless!
Zachary18
Zachary18
I do a chore for 10 minutes before something I like to do. I like to walk at the Elm Avenue park, so before the walk I do 10 minutes worth of dishes, vacuuming, pick up the house, or sort and start laundry. Anything can be broken down to smaller parts and when frustration levels I walk away for awhile. Sometimes 10 minutes turns into 30, like sweeping the floor leads to mopping it, most times not. The other ideas are great too...
jstsng
jstsng
Great ideas everyone. How come I did not think of them? But of course, the fastest reward is always easier, more appealing (to all living beasts.) Now I have a small arsenal to work with.
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