countrygirl2014

I had an extremely stressful and emotional situation come up this morning. I couldn't shake the ugly feelings and my god did I want a beer. I went to the fridge and cracked open a coke instead. I breathed deeply for about 20 minutes, and prayed and it became tolerable. This CAN be done. It was intense but I made it. Thank you friends for all I have learned here so far.

Jennifer

MasCowbell

Good for you! Day 3 here I know how you feel. One day at a time.

gettingsmarter

That's great Jennifer.

ScottFromWI

Great work, that's a perfect example of a healthy way to deal with stress. Giv yourself some credit for a job well done!

trachemys

Keep rockin' it, lady.

biminiblue

Things that bother me don't bother me for very long any more. I can be pretty upset and feel fine about it just a very few minutes later.

Good job, you.

Elodie

Good job! You get stronger each time!

Dee74

I'm really glad you got through it Jen

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BlissWithin

Way to go! Making your sober muscles stronger.

Justincredible

So true!

Keep up the good work.

Ruby2

Yay for you! I'm glad it passed but goodness, I'm sure it was painful at the time. Hope you get some rest

site1Q84

Glad you made it through! Man, it's tough when it's happening, but I know I would only feel even worse if I drank. Not even from the physical effects, just from the disappointment I would feel about myself.

Thanks for posting this! It's good to see people making progress and getting through tough times sober Helps keep me sober everyday.

MIRecovery

Great job!

countrygirl2014

Thanks everyone!

Jennifer

sva777

How are you feeling now Jennifer?

HeartsAfire

Way to go! That's kicking your AV's butt right there!

Bailey3

Good job!

Altoids

YAY for you!!!

countrygirl2014

I feel victorious.

Long story short, I have chickens. A nasty rooster had to be, well harvested for lack of a better word. My first one for food and the grief, sorrow, guilt and stress of doing it right so it was safe to eat was overwhelming. I felt very bad about the whole thing, but it was a long time coming. I never felt so awful about anything and just wanted a beer to numb it. We all know what a beer is...no such thing as "a" beer. I just drank my coke and rolled through the emotions. I still feel kind of empty and grief stricken today but it is tolerable and it will pass with time. The important thing: that auto reflex we have to drink away ugly feelings was faced, and conquered.

Jennifer

Surrender2win

That must have been a horrible feeling... glad you made it through and cracked open a coke instead of a beer. Great job!