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Old 04-29-2017, 04:03 AM
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doggonecarl
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Originally Posted by SoberTyger View Post
I am pretty new in my current job and I am afraid work related stress and problems could push me towards relapse. This happened to me before when i lacked concentration and made silly mistakes at work which pushed me to pick up some drinks on the way home to dull the stress and regret.
You need new coping methods for stress. I read in your previous post that you plan on using AA. A formal recovery plan should help keep you sober. Google "Stress reduction techniques" on ways to deal with work stress.

And take drinking off the table completely. Better to be stressed than drunk.
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