Dealing with stress at work

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04-14-2011, 10:58 AM

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Marria

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Originally Posted by soidog

I'm also in an incredibly alienating and stressful work environment. Like you, I used to drink nightly to cope, which of course just exacerbated everything negatively ten-fold.

The more often you are able to deal with bad work environments and maintain sobriety, the stronger your sobriety gets. Best of luck.

Thats proving to be true, soidog. Almost as if Life is testing me today was incredibly stressful, more than ever, and I held my ground and got through it really well! I knew on my way home that my mind was clearer than before and I didn't have to rush off to reward myself with a nice glass of chardonnay. A cup of coffee and a sandwich worked far better this time! I also had the support of two friends at work which I appreciated alot. In fact I feel more open to real human support now rather than seeking the brief and silent comfort of a bottle. I feel stronger and more able for life these days.