It's interesting because I thought I was weird for not wanting to drink alcohol on Christmas Day. I think I used to engage in it because everyone else was and it's nice to share a glass of something with the rest of the family but this year I felt no need to drink anything alcoholic.
It sounds like what you're experiencing is normal though? We all want to escape or feel lost at sometime or another. Especially if you are used to being on the go all the time. You're forced to sit with your uncomfortable thoughts and feelings and that shit is hard.
I had a great Christmas. Did presents with the kids at ridiculous hour, worked a full shift in the morning, then had dinner at the in-laws. Didn't once think of drinking. Which made driving my Nan to and from dinner less stressful cos I didn't feel like I was missing out.
It's interesting because I thought I was weird for not wanting to drink alcohol on Christmas Day. I think I used to engage in it because everyone else was and it's nice to share a glass of something with the rest of the family but this year I felt no need to drink anything alcoholic.
It sounds like what you're experiencing is normal though? We all want to escape or feel lost at sometime or another. Especially if you are used to being on the go all the time. You're forced to sit with your uncomfortable thoughts and feelings and that shit is hard.
Constantly seeking stimulation is a recipe for a meaningless life with no purpose
I had a great Christmas. Did presents with the kids at ridiculous hour, worked a full shift in the morning, then had dinner at the in-laws. Didn't once think of drinking. Which made driving my Nan to and from dinner less stressful cos I didn't feel like I was missing out.