I just read what you were going through. Tough stuff... I hope you sort things out soon. Maybe drinking a whole bottle isn't the best choice in an emotional state, but still not so far that you need to get drunk to forget and go to sleep. You could have one glass and read a book.
Or simply go for walks and enjoy nature. I know, sounds stupid and a cliche, but it does help. Somewhere away from where most people hang out. Just sit somewhere, don't think of your problems, just soak in the view. It's one thing that helped me during the day back when I had it really bad.
About 2 years ago, I was engulfed in self hate and deep depression, alcohol was my best friend. I'd drink until my eyes got heavy, everything got dull, the pain was gone and I just dropped onto my bed and woke up 8 hours later with no memory of any thoughts before going to bed, no waking up and no dreams. It was the only thing that helped.
Back then I even lost interest in cars. I kinda neglected my cars, never got around to fix my old BMW, or even go for a drive for fun.
But if it's general stress, messing with stuff is a great stress reliever. I've de-greased and cleaned EGR valves, swirl flaps and washed the engine with a cloth, de-greaser and soapy water.
Making a cable organizer out of some wood and plastic straps and lacquering it for all of the loose wires behind my TV, satellite box and audio system was also nice.
Cleaning and detailing my cars is also a great way to relax. Just forget about everything and only think "Is that bit as clean and as shiny as it can be - no, so let's improve it."
And then boost my mood and ego by driving the clean as it can be car across town slowly as if she's a model on a catwalk. Bonus points for blaring 80s and 90s music occasionally XD
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I just read what you were going through. Tough stuff... I hope you sort things out soon. Maybe drinking a whole bottle isn't the best choice in an emotional state, but still not so far that you need to get drunk to forget and go to sleep. You could have one glass and read a book.
Or simply go for walks and enjoy nature. I know, sounds stupid and a cliche, but it does help. Somewhere away from where most people hang out. Just sit somewhere, don't think of your problems, just soak in the view. It's one thing that helped me during the day back when I had it really bad.
About 2 years ago, I was engulfed in self hate and deep depression, alcohol was my best friend. I'd drink until my eyes got heavy, everything got dull, the pain was gone and I just dropped onto my bed and woke up 8 hours later with no memory of any thoughts before going to bed, no waking up and no dreams. It was the only thing that helped.
Back then I even lost interest in cars. I kinda neglected my cars, never got around to fix my old BMW, or even go for a drive for fun.
But if it's general stress, messing with stuff is a great stress reliever. I've de-greased and cleaned EGR valves, swirl flaps and washed the engine with a cloth, de-greaser and soapy water.
Making a cable organizer out of some wood and plastic straps and lacquering it for all of the loose wires behind my TV, satellite box and audio system was also nice.
Cleaning and detailing my cars is also a great way to relax. Just forget about everything and only think "Is that bit as clean and as shiny as it can be - no, so let's improve it."
And then boost my mood and ego by driving the clean as it can be car across town slowly as if she's a model on a catwalk. Bonus points for blaring 80s and 90s music occasionally XD