angry and frustrated
Some days I'm really sick of the whole situation. It was kind of a nice day...no real stress. The kids and I were unpacking boxes (mostly books) and putting things away or putting in the "garage sale" pile. My "fiance" helped hang some pictures and then made a roast chicken for dinner. Of course while we were busy he was unsupervised and was pretty drunk by the time we ate dinner. Before the kids and I could even clear the plates he was sound asleep on the couch. Days like today I just want to leave. But.. sooner or later my anxiety will come back and I will think...god he puts up with my freaky crap...is it too much for me to deal with a little drinking? I mean..I feel alone but then If I lived alone I would have to mow the lawn by myself...ha ha. I KNOW I could make it on my own...that isn't the issue. I have probably never had a healthy relationship in my life...so my thing is...am i being too harsh? Is it a good trade off...my anxiety for his drinking. I mean living with someone who gets sick with worry and the memory side effects of the meds can't be any fun either. I'm not exactly a peach to live with I know. This is my cycle...always living with one foot out the door. How do I break it and confront this in my heart. I DO love him. Just sick of being with the drinking. Also I am selfish...I like my house a certain way and we frequently disagree on how to do things as far as decorating or use of living space. (I have no place that is completely my own space). I think that is why my anxiety counselor suggested al anon. Sooner or later (before my hair is completely gray I hope) I need to land on one side of the fence or the other permanently. I never used to have so much trouble making and sticking to decisions. Side effect of the anxiety? or the meds? hmmm...
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