If you can wake up every morning groaning

And still raise your head above the pillow,

If you can hit the alarm without moaning,

And stoically accept an all time low,

If you can reach clean clothes each week day morning,

And feel your way to a cup of hot tea,

While finding handbag, phone and key ring,

but not give in to anxiety.

 

If you can take on a pounding headache,

And still manage a smile of welcome,

If you can do this for employment’s sake,

And not dwell on what you’ve become

If you can rise over the waves of nausea,

And not slide crashing to the floor,

While being certain to self reassure

That you’ll not be someone you deplore

 

If you can handle your recycling bin,

And look your neighbours in the eye,

If you can stand the stink of stale gin,

And not heave your stomach lining dry.

If Bargain Booze is your royal palace,

Where every jewel has a clear cut price,

Then cautiously, and without malice

I’d recommend the AA for advice.