Class of October 2019 Part 1
Day 9. The time is flying by. I feel comfortable and settled. I am so sick of myself when I am drinking, it's a relief to be sober. I was recently diagnosed with PTSD from events that happened more than 20 years ago. When I think about the symptoms, I realise I was self medicating with alcohol. It's a bit of a revelation. My life is great. Couldn't be better. I just have intrusive memories, anger issues and I'm always on high alert. Drinking switches all of that off. All of that stuff has been hitting me like a ton of bricks while not drinking, but I can see it for what it is. I am starting up my regular therapy again, too. I can see the pattern of getting some sober time, then going through a period of PTSD triggers and drinking again. It's not the case every single time I picked up after some sober time, but it's part of the cycle. I'm absolutely exhausted from the emotional and mental rollercoaster, but I feel ok in myself. I have resources and support.
Day 9 in the bag. Night night all.
Day 9 in the bag. Night night all.
It's good you're starting up therapy again. It works best when you're sober so that the issues you're there for in the first place can reach the surface and get addressed.
Hugs to you. The roller-coaster IS exhausting.
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