| Rita B. | "IS" | an alcoholic. |
| "was" | an alcoholic. | |
| "suffers from" | alcoholism. | |
| "struggles with" | drinking alcoholic | |
| beverages to excess. |
EPRIME
Rita's self talk - I Am...an alcoholic.
Seriously, does alcohol:
Define Rita's identity? No
Does Rita always drink? No
Did Rita drink in the past? Yes
Does Rita currently drink? Maybe
Will Rita drink in the future? Probably
Why does Rita drink? What is the root cause?
She self-medicates. DIY
Rita takes care of her PAINS, psychological and physical
by a NUMBING technique.
DRINKING
- fogs the mind
- relaxes the muscles
- reduces inhibitions
- helps one forget unpleasant memories
- soothes uncontrollable negative emotions
WHY DRINK? To BLOT OUT...
- regrets
- injustices
- hurts
- behaviors
- sins
- memories
- mistakes
- reactions
- misunderstandings
- preferred coping method
To SUPPRESS
- cover up
- avoid
- ignore
- delay
- mute
FACE IT
- confront
- deal with it...differently this time.
OPTIONS
- repent
- forgiveness
- kindness
- awareness
- patience
- friends
- family
- relationships
- doctors
- therapy
- church
- pray
- internet research
- AA, Al Anon
- could you rephrase that, please?
- assertiveness... is key
heal, 2014dec24, concepts, alcoholism, blot, suppress, eprime, confront, assertiveness
z. 1412, Chapter 7 - concepts