Yeah, the prospect of learning to manage it is attractive; but time and time again, I fail hard... gain weight, embarrass myself.
Originally Posted by
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My biggest reason for relapsing or being unable to quit is anxiety. If I get really bad anxiety I want to medicate it away, and that's the biggest reason for relapsing. I am learning how to deal with anxiety without drinking it away.
Thanks for this. There are times when I get a bit neurotic, and the first response is to 'zone out' with booze. I'll keep this post in mind when I come up to something like that.