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Old 09-10-2013, 06:08 PM
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Sobersunshine
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Ugh work stress is (was) a major trigger for me, too. And it's usually a person (thinking of one particular person for my situation), not the work itself. I used to think "I'll show them, I'll get drunk!". Now I think, "I'll show them, I'll stay SOBER!" I don't know if you're doing AA, but I found doing the steps very helpful in letting go of resentments and dealing with difficult people. Also, the big book says to pray for people who bug you. Lol seriously? Well, I've tried it and it works. The bb says you dOnt even have to mean it, just say a prayer. What I've found through this exercise is that I usually end up feeling sorry for the person who's driving me nuts. It takes their power away, in my mind.
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