Thread: Acceptance??
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Old 07-26-2015, 07:40 AM
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Nonsensical
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Originally Posted by Nicnac456 View Post
I'm scared of withdrawals, and the void of feeling numb. How stupidly crazy is that?
Fear of sobriety isn't crazy. It's irrational, but that doesn't make it crazy. It is a hallmark of addiction. The addiction makes you feel like you can't live happily without it. Your rational brain tells you that's crazy, but it's still how you feel. I know. I was loaded with fear of sobriety when I first joined here.

What I know now that I didn't know then is that I was a slave. I was not free when all I thought about was when I could drink again. I didn't know I was a slave until I was free. Strange but true.

I no longer fear sobriety. I would have never achieved that if I had continued to drink. Freedom is exhilarating. I highly recommend it.

Best of Luck on Your Journey!
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