Class of November 2015 Part 2
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Class of November 2015 Part 2
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Originally Posted by lisa247 
Patricia, your panic attacks may be worsened by the withdrawal but could they be a thing of their own?
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I found my father in law's whiskey and had a shot. I couldn't stand the panic anymore. I know it's benzo withdrawals. I am making an appointment with a new doctor right now. I'll see as many doctors as I can until I find one that actually understands and wants to help me. I'm not giving up.
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Please don't give up - drinking will only make the anxiety worse because then you add the anxiety of needing another drink into the mix, Patricia.
I dunno if you're a fan of the sit com The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt...but I really like her 10 seconds mantra
Basically it's that anyone can stand anything for ten seconds...then another...then another.
http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/...-to-pain/?_r=0
I know it's a stupid TV show
I'm not dismissing your pain at all, and I know from experience it's not easy...but please believe it is endurable Patricia...and it will get better
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I dunno if you're a fan of the sit com The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt...but I really like her 10 seconds mantra
Basically it's that anyone can stand anything for ten seconds...then another...then another.
http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/...-to-pain/?_r=0
I know it's a stupid TV show
I'm not dismissing your pain at all, and I know from experience it's not easy...but please believe it is endurable Patricia...and it will get better
D
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Originally Posted by Dee74
I'm not dismissing your pain at all, and I know from experience it's not easy...but please believe it is endurable Patricia...and it will get better
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I guess I'm frustrated Dee. I've endured a lot of physical pain. I had surgeries, I gave birth, I broke bones...and I'm still here. But the panic and anxiety...I just don't know how to deal with it! All I want is to run away, numb myself, disappear! All these years and I'm still struggling with it. I am so frustrated! This is not the person I dreamed of becoming when I was younger. I'm so tired of fighting, trying, failing, starting over...
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Hi everyone,
I had a busy week with a lot of appointments and I am glad it is Friday. I have been very tired lately and am planning on going to bed soon, even though it is only 8pm
Keeping you in my thoughts Patricia.
I hope everyone has a happy & sober weekend
I had a busy week with a lot of appointments and I am glad it is Friday. I have been very tired lately and am planning on going to bed soon, even though it is only 8pm
Keeping you in my thoughts Patricia.
I hope everyone has a happy & sober weekend
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Originally Posted by Dee74
There will come a time when you will win Patricia (and you too Kiki) and your anxiety will stay beaten
I believe that because it's happened for me
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I believe that because it's happened for me
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I am waking up to the start of my second sober week. Day 8 begins with me having a clear head but terrible world events being reported.
Big day for me, need to work hard on staying sober.
Have a good and sober day
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Big day for me, need to work hard on staying sober.
Have a good and sober day
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checking in on day 13.
I had some moments where i wanted to go out, but i distracted myself with making dinner and watching a movie. Now i get to wake up happy and hungover free tomorrow. =)
everyday is a blessing.
Goodnight <3
I had some moments where i wanted to go out, but i distracted myself with making dinner and watching a movie. Now i get to wake up happy and hungover free tomorrow. =)
everyday is a blessing.
Goodnight <3
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Hi, All. Another sober day on the books. I did hear from the AV but kept shutting it down. I tend to get lonely on Friday nights, especially when I don't have any exciting plans for the weekend and everyone at work is talking about what they are going to do with their families. But I'm okay. Made it through and went to the gym for the first time since Sunday and boy did it feel good to move my body and work up a sweat and then stretch...my neck and back were so tight, must be storing stress there.
The weekend is hard early on; let's stick together and we can make it through! Take care, everyone.
The weekend is hard early on; let's stick together and we can make it through! Take care, everyone.
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Patricia, Kiki....thinking of you guys, take care of yourselves.
Sat evening , closing out Day5. 11 hours hard work....made progress. Late afternoon start thinking about the Sat afternoon beer o'clock thing. Had some difficult family news too. Deep breath....surf it out. Get to 6.
Got there, quiet night in, TV's terrible so read, net, chocolate and make pizzas. Go out and blow some money on all the ingredients. Expensive? Wouldn't even think about it if it was for keeping a binge going.....
Just watching the news......
Sat evening , closing out Day5. 11 hours hard work....made progress. Late afternoon start thinking about the Sat afternoon beer o'clock thing. Had some difficult family news too. Deep breath....surf it out. Get to 6.
Got there, quiet night in, TV's terrible so read, net, chocolate and make pizzas. Go out and blow some money on all the ingredients. Expensive? Wouldn't even think about it if it was for keeping a binge going.....
Just watching the news......
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Originally Posted by patricia68
I've never watched the show, but I've read the article. It totally makes sense, it's a good mantra. Thank you Dee. I guess I'm frustrated Dee. I've endured a lot of physical pain. I had surgeries, I gave birth, I broke bones...and I'm still here. But the panic and anxiety...I just don't know how to deal with it! All I want is to run away, numb myself, disappear! All these years and I'm still struggling with it. I am so frustrated! This is not the person I dreamed of becoming when I was younger. I'm so tired of fighting, trying, failing, starting over...
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Originally Posted by Dee74
There will come a time when you will win Patricia (and you too Kiki) and your anxiety will stay beaten I believe that because it's happened for me D
I believe that because it's happened for me D
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