Getting Through the Tougest Two Days of My Life
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Getting Through the Tougest Two Days of My Life
Yes, I have been put to the test... major family situation / nightmare stuff.. has thrown a major curved ball in my life... my heart is broken, I am angry, disappointed with what happened, BUT I am still 36 days with out a drink... and am convinced that drinking will not ease the pain.
When I say this has been the worst days of my life, I mean it... and coming from an alcoholic it must be major.
Throughout the past two days wasn't any easier with others drinking around me... and I stayed strong and did not give in.
Love to all of you,
When I say this has been the worst days of my life, I mean it... and coming from an alcoholic it must be major.
Throughout the past two days wasn't any easier with others drinking around me... and I stayed strong and did not give in.
Love to all of you,
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Hey IWBWI, I am so sorry your have such a bad day. Your right though drinking won't help just make Everything worse. Good for you for knowing that. I know it can be rough sometimes. Hope thing get better.
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Good for you!
I went through a very, very scary family episode when I was about 3 months sober. At first I wondered if it was some kind of test. But, as the weeks went by, I realized that it was a gift. If I could stay sober and get through this, I knew that I could get through anything.
I went through a very, very scary family episode when I was about 3 months sober. At first I wondered if it was some kind of test. But, as the weeks went by, I realized that it was a gift. If I could stay sober and get through this, I knew that I could get through anything.
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It feels so good to get through these challenges and not resort to our old crutch. It's so hard to convince ourselves it never really helped - just made us numb for awhile. The problems are still there when we sober up, and nothing gets resolved. Be proud of yourself for your wise decision to stay clear-headed during a trying time.
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In the beginning I was jealous of those who could still drink - especially when I felt like I "needed a few."
But as time has marched on and with an appreciation of living sober, I actally feel sorry for anyone who drinks their pain away... I know from my own use that it simply made things worse.
You're right about it being a major test and passing on the alcohol will strengthen your foundation
But as time has marched on and with an appreciation of living sober, I actally feel sorry for anyone who drinks their pain away... I know from my own use that it simply made things worse.
You're right about it being a major test and passing on the alcohol will strengthen your foundation
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Thank you all for your kind and caring responses. "Things" have mellowed out, but it will still take awhile for everything to get better.
Good thing is... I am not craving any drinks and have not gone back to my depressed thoughts. You see I was diagnosed with severe depression before I started drinking again two years ago. I had quit for 7 years prior.
I so hope the depression, psychosis, anxiety, paranoia, and obsessive compulsive disorder does not return. At this time I am off ALL medication, even sleeping pills... so this is a great thing.
Reducing stress and not drinking in my world is paramount to maintaining a mental illness free life. I know I can do it... I am SO in control of my health, strength, emotions when not drinking and when controlling stressful events.
If I can make it though this last week, I can make it through anything... and I am continuing to always look at the positives in my world. SO, it is all good -- no one lost their life, so it could have been worse.
Love to you all and hope you had or are having a super, spectacular, sober weekend!
it feels so good to feel wonderful and in control of my life. 
Good thing is... I am not craving any drinks and have not gone back to my depressed thoughts. You see I was diagnosed with severe depression before I started drinking again two years ago. I had quit for 7 years prior.
I so hope the depression, psychosis, anxiety, paranoia, and obsessive compulsive disorder does not return. At this time I am off ALL medication, even sleeping pills... so this is a great thing.
Reducing stress and not drinking in my world is paramount to maintaining a mental illness free life. I know I can do it... I am SO in control of my health, strength, emotions when not drinking and when controlling stressful events.
If I can make it though this last week, I can make it through anything... and I am continuing to always look at the positives in my world. SO, it is all good -- no one lost their life, so it could have been worse.
Love to you all and hope you had or are having a super, spectacular, sober weekend!
it feels so good to feel wonderful and in control of my life.
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