Balance is important. When alcoholics decide they don't like the life they're leading the natural urge is to drink to make that life tolerable.
Its a lot more work but it's a better choice to change the lifestyle.
I've been in grad school - I know it's full on, but I've also seen people burn out.
Make a plan for a better balanced life Soberish - and may eke out a little more recovery support with it?
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