Originally Posted by
Ahab 
I'm trying to shake this terrible feeling of hopelessness. .
it was only when I was a bit clear of the acute stage that I realised that alcohol has a way of creating strong emotions that only it can resolve. I assume what I used to think of as "anguish" and "dread" would only get worse. I am now clear of all that stuff.
I used to "dread" looking at life without alcohol, now I hardly ever think about it.