Peace & Calm VS Anxiety
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Peace & Calm VS Anxiety
In my 5 days of Sobriety, Instead of getting buzzed and WASTING time on the computer- Ive just gone to bed to read , cozy , relaxed. PEACEFUL and feeling great about the victory .
Peace (in my life) Calm (in my mind) are my long term goals.
I created my own prison (Yes, I hear the Creed song playing) by drinking.
I created my own Anxiety by trying to avoid anxiety.
Peace, calm.
Peace (in my life) Calm (in my mind) are my long term goals.
I created my own prison (Yes, I hear the Creed song playing) by drinking.
I created my own Anxiety by trying to avoid anxiety.
Peace, calm.
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Once the precipating factor of alcohol is withdrawn and the withdrawals abate, peace and calm can be nurtured through self-care, excercise, meditation, eating well etc.
I adore my new found clarity of mind, after 20 years of alcohol addiction, it's such a relief. As a consequence of freedom form addiction, I'm rediscovering myself, and the beautiful world surrounding me; plus my long lost abilities.
Who knows, and with a clear mind, perhaps I can make up for lost time. I've certainly grown and flourished since becoming a non-drinker, compared with the rotting, stagnant mess of a human-being I became, drenched in alcohol.
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What a great post! I admire you for getting this kind of clarity in only 5 days of sobriety.
I never thought that peace and serenity could ever exist in my life. I didn't know it was all up to ME and my own mind....
I love this: "I created my own anxiety by trying to avoid anxiety." I never realized this until my current therapist told me this is part of my OCD. I "feel" anxious, I am afraid of any feelings good or bad, I try to escape from them, but the more I try to escape from anxiety, the more the anxiety grows....
I never thought that peace and serenity could ever exist in my life. I didn't know it was all up to ME and my own mind....
I love this: "I created my own anxiety by trying to avoid anxiety." I never realized this until my current therapist told me this is part of my OCD. I "feel" anxious, I am afraid of any feelings good or bad, I try to escape from them, but the more I try to escape from anxiety, the more the anxiety grows....
Peace and calm are some of the greatest gifts of sobriety. I used to be a ball of anxiety and worry. Constantly fearful of people and situations. Baffled by life. Unsure of myself and my decision making. Now, sober, I worry a lot less. I calmly approach decisions. I have faith that there is a solution to everything, even if I can't be part of the solution. I can let go of things I have no control over. Life is so so much better sober.
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