Impending doom
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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Impending doom
Well, I did something stupid. I slipped up twice, one being last saturday and another being last night. I only had about 6 beers per night, but apparently it was enough to get me feeling just as awful as I had felt in the past.
Does anyone have any experience with that horrible feeling of impending doom? I just want to know that this is temporary... and I know I learned my lesson about slipping up. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Does anyone have any experience with that horrible feeling of impending doom? I just want to know that this is temporary... and I know I learned my lesson about slipping up. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
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It got so that the feeling of doom inevitably followed every drinking session.
I stopped drinking and the feeling of doom stopped too
Glad to see you back DeathBox
Any ideas on what you might do different this time?
D
I stopped drinking and the feeling of doom stopped too
Glad to see you back DeathBox
Any ideas on what you might do different this time?
D
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Oh yes, I had that. One thing that helped me short term was to tell myself - out loud, sometimes - that this feeling wasn't real, it would be temporary, and was caused by my brain withdrawing from alcohol. Putting it in physical terms helped keep that awful feeling that I was losing my mind at bay.
Long term (18 months later), I find that I don't ever want to forget that feeling of panic and anxiety because it quashes any romantic notion that I can start drinking normally ever again. But, for now, just meditate as best you can and remember that it WILL end.
Long term (18 months later), I find that I don't ever want to forget that feeling of panic and anxiety because it quashes any romantic notion that I can start drinking normally ever again. But, for now, just meditate as best you can and remember that it WILL end.
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Feelings aren't fact. It helps me to hear my sponsor say that, annoyingly, over and over. And then I do whatever I have to do for work or kids or whatever. Any time I get bogged down in my feelings I think "Thanks for sharing" and move on to another, happier or at least more constructive topic.
You can do this, DeathBox. You don't have to drink.
And then I do whatever I have to do for work or kids or whatever. Any time I get bogged down in my feelings I think "Thanks for sharing" and move on to another, happier or at least more constructive topic. You can do this, DeathBox. You don't have to drink.
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I've had that, and I think it was my addicted self preparing to drink. Sort of like, "Things are screwed anyway, so let's at least get some drinks in us."
It's a lie.
It's just a thought and can't "do" anything without my help.
It's a lie.
It's just a thought and can't "do" anything without my help.
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Yes and it always passes. You have gotten through 100% of your worst days....you can get through this as well. A woman in AA used to tell me "Anxiety won't kill you...but drinking and drugs WILL kill you." Food for thought. Get back on that horse!
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I remember it so well. 
The awful feelings upon waking up, feeling horrible and hating myself. That all stopped when I got sober for good. I will never go back to that awful place.
The awful feelings upon waking up, feeling horrible and hating myself. That all stopped when I got sober for good. I will never go back to that awful place.
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Yes, impending doom. I had that feeling, intensely. It's the alcohol. Nothing but the alcohol.
Once you get clear of it, the feeling goes away.
Once you get clear of it, the feeling goes away.
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Yes! That "fake" fear is a major driving force in keeping me from drinking. I could handle all the physical stuff, it was merely an annoyance. But the impending doom messes with the MIND, and I couldn't handle it. My last time I had to have my dad stay with me all day. I was afraid of my own shadow, it so godawful. It is completely false, caused by the alcohol. As you know, if you don't drink, it won't happen.
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Those feelings were what lead to my sobriety 16 months ago. Once I thought it was a heart attack and sought medical help. It's a terrible feeling- all caused by heavy drinking.
I'm glad it's gone.
I'm glad it's gone.
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