Who else is relying on alcohol?

[tech3149]

I haven't been able to sleep at all or more than an hour or so without it. I just don't have the peace of mind or feeling of security to relax unless I self-medicate. Going a few days while sleep deprived doesn't help your accuracy or focus. Being hung over doesn't lead to a good start on the day.

I volunteered as a precinct leader for moveonPAC and don't wan't to reduce my effectiveness.

Share your experiences and insight.

[mr_hat]

1. I can't handle it, so I don't drink. I sleep better without, anyway.

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

2. I don't drink.

I cannot and should not. I lost my shitty little job today, and now would be a good time for a drunk, but I won't.

The last 4 years have been a nightmare, economically. A real wake-up-screaming nightmare. But me and the wagon are surgically attached. In truth, right now, my sobriety is the only thing I have. I ain't giving that up.

[tech3149]

6. Sorry you've had to go through this.

The last four years have been a nightmare for us all. I'm glad you can manage without the crutch. I just can't seem to relax and put my brain in neutral to find that sleep state.
I left my job by choice two years ago. Right now it's getting down to crunch time. If bush* steals this election, there's too much at stake. I've got my parents, nieces, sisters, friends, and the nation that I feel responsible to support. It doesn't matter how big my bank account is or how many hours I work to change things, the stress seems too much to handle.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

8. Tandalayo, sorry you lost your job. Hang in there. Hope is on the way.

:)

[Kolesar]

11. Hang in there

Sorry to hear about the job. Like your friend said though, "Help is on the way".

[DemBones DemBones]

12. Sorry about your job. This country is in real trouble.

Too many people out of work. :-(

[goclark]

13. We support you all the way!

[ezekiel333]

15. Hang in there....

Sorry to hear about the job loss and I can relate to the nightmare of the last four years. Keep us posted and if there is any way to help just ask.

[Shoeempress]

3. Here's what I do, Watch Daily show just before sleep. Happy

thoughts, that helps. When stressed, Deep breath, exhale, then say very deliberately, President Kerry. I always feel better.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

4. Hmmm

The soon to be former President?

[maveric]

5. I've been forced to give up weed due to random tests at work,

so I have to have a couple of beers to unwind. I miss my canabis.

[callous taoboy]

7. I take Valerian.

It is a really mellow herb (legal) that helps stop that bitching little voice in your head when you're trying to doze off. Just snuffs it out then you sleep like a log.

I've taken to consciously trying to direct good vibes to the Kerry camp over strong coffee every morning.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

9. I can't drink. I'm on Xanax and Wellbutrin. Alcohol would not be a good

"mixer" with that, aside from some other meds I'm taking.

[Threedifferentones]

10. Alchohol really isn't that great of a sleep aid

there are other drugs that are much better, even if they aren't legal.

3DO

[goclark]

14. No drinks but can't sleep

Went to bed at 5 am woke up at 7 am Mon.

Wake up during the night to find out what's in the news.

Please Kerry win by a landslide, I can't keep this up.

[porphyrian]

16. Weed works well...

...but it's illegal, and some people have a hard time maintaining intelligence and focus when operating on fewer synapses. Practice helps, but you will probably still sound stupid to others. Also, it does tend to put a damper on your motivation.

[mooky]

17. You should try to back off a little

Don't obsess so much about something you cannot control. Life goes on, and a victory on 11/3 will be much sweeter if you are already in a better state of mind.

Immerse yourself in music. Rage Against The Machine works for me.

[PassingFair]

18. Tell MoveOn PAC

to shove it if they get too pushy.

I, too, "volunteered" as a precinct leader and they are really breathing down my neck. I work full time, have too small kids, a husband and a house (Plus, I'm a precinct delegate for real...). They really put the pressure on me, and my "counselor" or whatever she is is not what I would call Ms. Personality.
I'm doing the best I can.
Slow down, amble on and don't give way to the alcohol.
Although I don't drink (much), I gave up smoking 2 years ago, and BOY, COULD I USE A SMOKE!!!! About 90 times a day!
Pleasing MoveOn is not my goal.
Getting rid of Bush, whilst maintaining my sanity and my family is.
I feel your pain!
To Victory!
You can be sober and delirious at the same time. Hopefully on Nov. 3!!!

[Crunchy Frog]

19. Extra Klonopin

Sometimes I throw in some alchohol too, but I've never really been much of a drinker. I'm still working on a small bottle of spiced rum that I got a few months ago.