Buffering is when we look to external things to change how we feel emotionally. It’s something we do to take away any uncomfortable or unpleasant emotions we have. It allows us to escape from reality, procrastinate, hide, or just not show up as ourselves in our life.
I would notice having that first drink after work would make me feel relaxed and put me in the mood to socialize. It was like permission for my brain to stop agonizing over what didn’t go well with my day.
As we age, we view life through our previous experiences. We have tackled challenges and learned about them and ourselves along the way. These learnings have been stored in our memories and we have locked them into our minds…
The marketing around alcohol is becoming more pervasive, clever, and “in vogue.” Personalized glassware, funny memes, home decor, art work, napkins, and all kinds of other items touting about alcohol. There is now a definition for “Wine Mom” per the Urban Dictionary, with blogs and Facebook groups for connection.
No one ever expects or desires their drinking to get out of control or cause harm. And if it has, we know we should seek help. We know alcoholism is a disease and requires treatment to get better. Many people drink alcohol and are not classified as an alcoholic. Alcohol use can be dangerous, and consumption should be taken seriously.
As adults, we all know what we “should” do to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to take the best care of ourselves. Eat your veggies and nutrient-dense foods, exercise, get 8 hours of sleep, engage in stress-reduction activities (yoga, meditation, prayer), have meaningful social connections, and limit your alcohol intake.
Buffering is when we look to external things to change how we feel emotionally. It’s something we do to take away any uncomfortable or unpleasant emotions we have. It allows us to escape from reality, procrastinate, hide, or just not show up as ourselves in our life.
I would notice having that first drink after work would make me feel relaxed and put me in the mood to socialize. It was like permission for my brain to stop agonizing over what didn’t go well with my day.
As we age, we view life through our previous experiences. We have tackled challenges and learned about them and ourselves along the way. These learnings have been stored in our memories and we have locked them into our minds…
The marketing around alcohol is becoming more pervasive, clever, and “in vogue.” Personalized glassware, funny memes, home decor, art work, napkins, and all kinds of other items touting about alcohol. There is now a definition for “Wine Mom” per the Urban Dictionary, with blogs and Facebook groups for connection.
No one ever expects or desires their drinking to get out of control or cause harm. And if it has, we know we should seek help. We know alcoholism is a disease and requires treatment to get better. Many people drink alcohol and are not classified as an alcoholic. Alcohol use can be dangerous, and consumption should be taken seriously.
As adults, we all know what we “should” do to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to take the best care of ourselves. Eat your veggies and nutrient-dense foods, exercise, get 8 hours of sleep, engage in stress-reduction activities (yoga, meditation, prayer), have meaningful social connections, and limit your alcohol intake.
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