Originally Posted by Dee74

Sorry that a few people are finding it hard right now.

I had to take drinking off the table as an option.

No matter my emotional state - whether I felt bored or angry or left out or happy and wanting to celebrate...no matter what my day was like, or who annoyed me, or how I felt physically, I committed to finding other healthier ways to deal with those situations.

Those ways were not always instantaneous. Sitting with emotions or situations was uncomfortable and sometimes not pleasant but I knew where drinking took me. I wanted to see where not drinking took me.

I found support and I used it. I made changes to my life that reflected my decision to stay sober.

It took a little while but things got a lot better once I took that option off the table.

If I can do it anyone can guys. Use the amazing support we have here - rat out your addiction before it wins.

Fight back

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