Originally Posted by
JJ991 
Snow here in Scotland so lots of fun sledging today! I haven't laughed so much in ages, it really was a tonic.
Had some awful anxiety during the night, struggled to tough it out but just had to remind myself that it will pass. Today made up for it!
I might need to look into more techniques for anxiety, I'll have a read around SR first. I was doing really well with it but I guess the holiday stress is making it worse.
Ohhh. It's decades since I got to go sledging. Bet it hurts more as an adult lol.
Yes, research as many anxiety relieving techniques as you can. Try them all and see what works for you. Simple breathing exercises really helped me get through the early period of sobriety, and I go back to them now when I need to. Prayer is a big help to me as well. Reading. Walking. Mindfulness. Calling a friend. Writing a gratitude list. These are all things that help me at times. Together they're better than alcohol ever was.
Enjoy your fun in the snow.
BB xx