LisainBC

I feel for the victims of the crash

I feel for their families

I feel for the driver of the truck

I open the news every day since the accident and I feel the pain of the new story, the new information, the new death, the sadness ... the pain

This is why I drink, "I drank" I would rather say

To relieve that pain, in my life and the pain others are in

This tragedy, like many others of violence and accidents across the world, I can get consumed with the pain of others suffering and death,
I think that is empathy? I’d like turn it off

Just my ramblings right now after reading more news tonight

After 911, I could not watch/listen to news for a long time, I'm thinking I might need to take another break, it can be overwhelming at times

Thanks SR for a safe place to be and a place that gives hope, I think it helps to write this out tonight and I’m sorry this seems so down and personal

Snowydelrico

Sorry to hear your sadness.
I used to drink when I felt the pain of the world and others.
Then after time I stoped feeling anything.
A soulless entity you might say. Just doing things because that’s what I was supposed to do but getting no feelings in return. No joy no sadness no nothing.
Then I ended up just not being able to get out of bed. What was the point?

We need to feel.
I feel great most of the time now I’m sober with little spells of unpleasantness.
It’s a much more full and meaningful life without booze.

As for watching the news. It’s a pile of crap. There doesn’t seem to be much real journalism these days. But that’s just my view.

Take care and try not to catastrophize, us alcoholics are good at that.

Cosima11

Yes that's empathy, you're probably an "empath". It's not a bad thing. But being overly consumed with the pain/problems/feelings of other people can leave us extremely drained and off center. Ultimately of no help to anyone.

Spend time in nature, spend time meditating.. anything that will help you ground yourself and learn to separate your emotions from others.

2ndhandrose

I, too, am gutted by this tragic accident.

Today is Jersey Day to remember the victims and family and friends. When I came to work today, I was astounded by the number of people wearing their sports jerseys from all kinds of different teams.

It brought me to tears to see the support.

And, I, too, have to take news breaks because of all the tragedy in the world.

LisainBC

Thank you for the support and reply's, I was particularly sad yesterday because of this event, I need better ways to deal with my emotions.

Dee74

I'm sorry for your pain Lisa.

I agree recovery is all about finding better healthier and more appropriate responses to tragedy.

Hard but not impossible to do, with support and a willingness to change

D