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Long story short: a friend of mine committed suicide and I went on an insane binge for the last few days. I have no clue how much I drank, enough to mean I don't have the money for shopping for the next few weeks.
So I'm back. Starting afresh in the land of the sober. Today is going to hurt, not just the hangover but the shame of it all. That's the painful part. Thank god I somehow managed to write my articles and keep my job, I can see that I've done them, but the bottle of whiskey by the keyboard means I don't remember it.
So tired of this spiral of recovery and relapse, I feel like I'm in a cage I can't get out of.
So I'm back. Starting afresh in the land of the sober. Today is going to hurt, not just the hangover but the shame of it all. That's the painful part. Thank god I somehow managed to write my articles and keep my job, I can see that I've done them, but the bottle of whiskey by the keyboard means I don't remember it.
So tired of this spiral of recovery and relapse, I feel like I'm in a cage I can't get out of.
Look after yourself x
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Mrben, wondered where youve been, so sorry to hear about your friend, I know it feels like youre trapped right now, but just take it one day, one hour at a time if needs be, try and take it easy today, plenty of water and try and have some toast, hugs x
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Originally Posted by MrBen 
I feel like I'm in a cage I can't get out of.
Regarding you feeling like you are in a cage... The good news is you can get out! You have the key. It is not easy, but doable... Nurse your hangover today and don't have just "one"...
My best, FS
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Originally Posted by MrBen
a friend of mine committed suicide and I went on an insane binge for the last few days.
So tired of this spiral of recovery and relapse, I feel like I'm in a cage I can't get out of.
I had a good friend commit suicide a few years back
he had been in and out of many different treatment centers
took his life while in treatment
with time you can put the binge behind you
I recommend that (we) just for today - keep the plug in the jug
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I am in a very similar situation as well. I have just come off a 4 day binge after a break-up and I also have no money left for food/necessities. At least, i have no money to drink though. I had to call in sick to work cuz I am a mess physically and emotionally. I guess there not much we can do besides stay sober and let time take care of the hangover.
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