Day 11 & Intro
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Day 11 & Intro
I drank because I have General Anxiety Disorder, other than benzo's (which I am scared to take) I could not find any solution other than alcohol. While one or two drinks would eliminate the anxiety almost instantly, I also liked getting drunk and would do so as well. I have been sober since June 10th. I have started taking L-Arginine and L-Lysine (a couple of amino acids - 1500mg each 2x daily) and they have helped with the anxiety, it's not as good as alcohol but every little bit helps! I set a goal of 1 year. I remember Alan Carr said something about smoking cigarettes that stuck with me, and made me quit that habit. He said that you should try and quit for 1 year. If after 1 year, you want to go back to smoking , then it's more you making the decision and not the addiction making it for you. I did that, and of course never went back to smoking on my anniversary. I know that alcohol is different, but set a similar goal anyway.
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Welcome! 11 days is great. I drank because of anxiety too. It got to a point where I could not do anything without drinking. It's not a healthy place to be. Underneath your anxiety, is a great person! Let the true you show!!!
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Originally Posted by wizard1969 
Thanks to everyone for your support. If anyone is in the first few days, I am up to day 19 now, and its actually getting a little easier. Not jonesing as much.
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