Drinking just to feel normal
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Join Date: Jul 2018
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Hi Luv!
I can relate to your story and about 2 years ago I was in a similar position. I didn't drink to forget anymore, not to get drunk, just to function. Because the days I tried to not drink I was so anxious and just felt horrible. I didn't drink till I blacked out or anything, no crazy amounts, just a steady intake so my mood would be good and I would not be a shaky, anxious mess.
I went cold turkey at home which I don't think I would recommend. I am lucky it worked out just fine but this depends on so many factors.
I couldn't quite imagine to survive for long without alcohol in my system and couldn't imagine to function without it. It's possible though. It takes our bodies a while to adapt to the change but if you want it, give it a real chance and be patient. You'll see that after a while you will even start functioning better without it than you now do with it.
I can relate to your story and about 2 years ago I was in a similar position. I didn't drink to forget anymore, not to get drunk, just to function. Because the days I tried to not drink I was so anxious and just felt horrible. I didn't drink till I blacked out or anything, no crazy amounts, just a steady intake so my mood would be good and I would not be a shaky, anxious mess.
I went cold turkey at home which I don't think I would recommend. I am lucky it worked out just fine but this depends on so many factors.
I couldn't quite imagine to survive for long without alcohol in my system and couldn't imagine to function without it. It's possible though. It takes our bodies a while to adapt to the change but if you want it, give it a real chance and be patient. You'll see that after a while you will even start functioning better without it than you now do with it.
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Join Date: Jul 2017
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thanks august. It is still my number one priority. I would never casually throw it away, any more than I would abandon my own child. without it I am in a prison of my own making that is unbelievably difficult to escape from. I've been given a huge gift.
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