How sad is this?

[Michael_Vronsky]

Yes I have it’s a lovely idea, not easy when I am out at work all day (as I was pre pandemic) and live alone though.

Of course, you can't leave them all day. I wonder if there's a solution, maybe some of these dog walkers/house sitters could be around when you're at work.

Hope you're feeling a bit better today. We're all with you and rooting for you.

 

[Michael_Vronsky]

Some employers allow dogs at work- perhaps it is worth investigating. (Flipping 'eck,, I have even found a dog on the top of scaffolding when a construction manager used to bring his dog to work.) Or maybe you could volunteer as a dog walker or dog sitter at weekends.

Really? I need to work in this type of office... ha! Great solution and a cracking idea this!

 

[BigChubby]

Good idea with dog suggestion. I love coming home to mine. How excited they are when you come home to them cheers me up alone!

You will find yiu can get certain rescue dogs that are used to being left alone or in a cage (something I couldn't do!), keep going matey!

 

[Aet290204]

You don't need to drink large quantities to be an alcoholic. I used to work with a guy who only drank 4 pints of normal strength beer, but he did it everyday, he became anxious if things went wrong at work and there was a chance we'd be asked to work over.

Having listened to a number of episodes of the 'Under The Cosh' podcast there seems to be drinking culture in the lower leagues still and players with time on their hands, I expect there are plenty of others out there. Clark Carlisle speaks of losing days at a time but still functioning as a footballer.

I guess I can’t quite fathom how any professional sportsman could go into training, train and play having drunk that much the night before. But then again the story mentions he often didn’t turn up for training. At least the poor lad is at peace now and not tortured by his thoughts. And in that way I envy him.

Of course, you can't leave them all day. I wonder if there's a solution, maybe some of these dog walkers/house sitters could be around when you're at work.

Hope you're feeling a bit better today. We're all with you and rooting for you.

It does look like my employers are moving towards hybrid working - although I have to say I’m not convinced I’ll enjoy that - so it may be possible. If only the price of puppies hadn’t trebled since lockdown!

I am a little brighter. Went out earlier and did my bit for a local food bank. Long story lol.

 

[Aet290204]

It's not the quantity it's the reaction to alcohol that is the key...

People with a pre-disposition for alcohol abuse get an almost instantaneous euphoria from drinking. Then there is a childhood trauma factor - there is an index of Adverse Childhood Events (ACE) with sexual abuse the highest, suicide of a parent or close relative next, then parents divorce, bullying etc

The higher the ACE score the more likely as an adult the person will abuse alcohol and/or other substances, if they have the pre-disposition

Finally for alcohol abuse to turn into dependency the person gets into a cycle of waking with unbearable fear/anxiety, craves alcohol to remove the fear, drinks until there is none left, wakes with even more unbearable fear/anxiety and repeats the cycle

Not being flippant but Where does just going up the shop and buying some beer/wine and going home and drinking it alone out of boredom fit in?

Is that being an alcoholic or is that a bad habit ?

Asking for a friend. Wink emoji.

 

[Michael_Vronsky]

I guess I can’t quite fathom how any professional sportsman could go into training, train and play having drunk that much the night before. But then again the story mentions he often didn’t turn up for training. At least the poor lad is at peace now and not tortured by his thoughts. And in that way I envy him.



It does look like my employers are moving towards hybrid working - although I have to say I’m not convinced I’ll enjoy that - so it may be possible. If only the price of puppies hadn’t trebled since lockdown!

I am a little brighter. Went out earlier and did my bit for a local food bank. Long story lol.

Top lad. Go to the Dog's Trust. Some poor souls there looking for their forever home. You'll both be helping each other I guarantee it.

Good to hear you're brighter.

 

[FatCat]

You need:

borrowmydoggy.com

I have been doing this for about four years. All the plus sides of having a dog without the hassle.
Maybe give it a go!!

 

[Aet290204]

You need:

borrowmydoggy.com

I have been doing this for about four years. All the plus sides of having a dog without the hassle.
Maybe give it a go!!

Ah so what I didn’t say is I’m already a free dog sitter for my brother and his missus.

And their somewhat needy pooch who doesn’t like being left alone.