Originally Posted by
Peppermintea 
I cannot cope with the anxiety and painful feelings I am experiencing. I literally cannot tolerate these feelings any longer. I am overwhelmed. Maybe I am weak....but I cannot bear the feelings.
you are NOT weak! i think what could be the problem there is you, like myself, never faced the feelings?never learned how to cope with them? keep thinkin drinkin takes care of it?
and yet have to keep repeating the viscious cycle?
with no relief?
howz about talkin about what is causing the anxiety and pain?
i had days that one day at a time was way too long.
i had to go down to one second at a time.