First post and first day sober ... again)
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First post and first day sober ... again)
Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum and just wanted to share how i'm feeling. Basically I've had emetophobia (an irrational fear of vomiting) for many years and stupid as it sounds I found that drinking helped to lessen my anxiety and stop me from stressing about being sick all the time. Of course this leads to a vicious cycle where I'd wake up feeling sick from drinking and have a drink to feel better. I finally decided to stop about 2 weeks ago and have been to the doctor and am seeing a new psychologist and an alcohol counsellor but I screwed up big time this weekend. My sister's boyfriend cheated on her and I went to help her out. Anyway ended up being really anxious and had a drink. Made a complete fool of myself yesterday and don't know if she'll forgive me. So now i'm back to not drinking and am terrified because of the nausea from the withdrawals. I've completely let my family down and am just so ashamed.
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Hello Kam! Thank you for such an honest post! It is very brave to seek help and to identify things about your life you need to change, i commend you. I have a feeling your family will get over whatever happened and all will be well soon. I anx out too. Just remember, the world will keep turning and this too shall pass, even though it feels overwhelming right now. Sending hugs your way. xo
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