tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000745449077260160.post2085351351537706459..comments2024-03-17T05:15:49.528-04:00Comments on Building Healthy Habits: A Familiar RoadFogDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16261774071964785378noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000745449077260160.post-29579363451810739832014-10-27T13:35:08.906-04:002014-10-27T13:35:08.906-04:00Thanks Natalie, I'm on my way back already!Thanks Natalie, I'm on my way back already!FogDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261774071964785378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000745449077260160.post-58364813823201352742014-10-27T13:34:37.039-04:002014-10-27T13:34:37.039-04:00Nikki, your comment really had a huge impact on me...Nikki, your comment really had a huge impact on me... I now realize that I'm creating a lot of my own stress with my perfectionism. Seriosly, this was a very impactfull comment to receive, my next post will discuss it some more. My sincerest thanks!FogDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261774071964785378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000745449077260160.post-63249165101961573522014-10-27T13:32:32.531-04:002014-10-27T13:32:32.531-04:00Thanks for the support Alati!Thanks for the support Alati!FogDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261774071964785378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000745449077260160.post-54817373720256655442014-10-27T13:31:54.977-04:002014-10-27T13:31:54.977-04:00TTL, thanks for the comment. As I went back and r...TTL, thanks for the comment. As I went back and reread my post it became apparent that it sounded a lot worse than it actually was. My relationship with alcohol hasn't always been great, but It also hasn't been to the point of serious concern. I stopped drinking altogether 4 months ago, not because I thought it was in excess, but because it always triggers more bad behaviors like poor eating and smoking. Thank you for your concern.FogDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261774071964785378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000745449077260160.post-10854339579692915012014-10-25T18:14:10.170-04:002014-10-25T18:14:10.170-04:00That's a hard problem to solve. I've never...That's a hard problem to solve. I've never had a problem with smoking or drinking, but obviously I do with food. And that is the only tool I have for stress, so I crash and burn on my diets so often. I don't have any advice for you other than keep trying, it is never too late to turn around. Even if the road signs say no U turn, ignore them. Every day, every minute is another chance to make good decisions. Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05104693042948517678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000745449077260160.post-7456901798094045632014-10-25T12:58:20.893-04:002014-10-25T12:58:20.893-04:00Men and women deal with stress very differently, i...Men and women deal with stress very differently, it's a fact. Reading this post hits home. My father never found an outlet for his stress and anger except alcohol. It went from social drinking, to drinking during the big weekend football games, then during the weekday games too, then drinking every day after work at the bar, then more at home. He was a perfectionist and always set high standards for himself, especially at work. When he hit rock bottom and lost almost everything important, he finally got help. <br /><br />Please reflect and see if you can get down to the real "why" of your stress and change course before you head down this particular road. If you already haven't done so, explain to your wife what is going on. Maybe she can help. Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133209982557200052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000745449077260160.post-27481291751981206972014-10-25T11:07:24.444-04:002014-10-25T11:07:24.444-04:00FD, although everyone's situation is different...FD, although everyone's situation is different , I can relate with an inability to cope with stress when our toolbox is empty. I actually had a big emotional breakdown (lots of stress that's been piling up and creating anxiety) a couple of weeks back because food was not there to get me through. Friends and family were, but my all time great comfort, food, was not. I can honestly say that self awareness and my loved ones paired with the blog community made a huge difference in the choices I made. I was successful in not self sabotaging but I am sure it won't be the last time I feel cornered the same way. I am sending you all the positive vibes I can and I know you will find you way through it for you and your loved ones. I know you can Stay strong! Alati https://www.blogger.com/profile/06845049592715011700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000745449077260160.post-39057739917769225352014-10-25T10:17:08.499-04:002014-10-25T10:17:08.499-04:00I have commented 3 times, but I don't know if ...I have commented 3 times, but I don't know if they are going through. Maybe I'm not meant to comment here! In summary, I appreciate your transparency and as the adult child of an alcoholic father, I beg you to do whatever it takes to get away from that toll road--- neglect your car and walk, since you don't see an exit. It's that important.that TOPS ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08550479679200670967noreply@blogger.com