So scared about the future at the moment
So scared about the future at the moment
I'm 4 days sober after I relapsed after a month. I'm starting full time work on Monday for the first time in my life an I've signed a rent contract for a year.
I'm just having a hard time today and so afraid of the repercussions of if I mess it all up :/ I feel like all my family expect me to as well and it's so difficult.
I think I need to go back to aa for some face to face support as I'm so stressed out atm
I'm just having a hard time today and so afraid of the repercussions of if I mess it all up :/ I feel like all my family expect me to as well and it's so difficult.
I think I need to go back to aa for some face to face support as I'm so stressed out atm
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Why worry about something that may never happen I think it's normal to feel a little apprehensive, when you're starting a new job, but you KNOW you can stop drinking - you've done a month and this time you have even more incentive.
You'll be fine
You'll be fine
I'd take up as much support as possible... that's a lot of big steps! and you will be able to do it but reach out to whoever you can!
Personally, not ready for work, I know i'd relapse or end up sectioned again, but i've never reached out like this before.
I think the job centre can offer some extra support if you speak to them about your problems too, there are a lot of schemes you can get into, at the end of the day they want you to keep your job!
Personally, not ready for work, I know i'd relapse or end up sectioned again, but i've never reached out like this before.
I think the job centre can offer some extra support if you speak to them about your problems too, there are a lot of schemes you can get into, at the end of the day they want you to keep your job!
Don't view it as a hindrance, it's stability. A full time job and a place to live to call your own? That's fantastic. If you think AA will help even a little, absolutely go back. And lastly, if you don't drink today that's all that matters. Go to a meeting, go to work, don't drink - easy right?
Don't view it as a hindrance, it's stability. A full time job and a place to live to call your own? That's fantastic. If you think AA will help even a little, absolutely go back. And lastly, if you don't drink today that's all that matters. Go to a meeting, go to work, don't drink - easy right?
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Join Date: Aug 2013
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My best advice is to be as honest with yourself as you can. I've just slipped, moved house...work pressures ....no excuses, but I'm in a bad place...plan, ask for for help, be honest.
My blessings for your new life.xx
My blessings for your new life.xx
Just had a bit of a bad moment there I think, thinking a bit more clearly now.
I always lived in the future - what if this happens, where will I be in a year or ten years, what if I'm not good/brave/strong enough...
one thing recovery has taught me is live in the day - thats not to say don't make plans - but don't freak out over things that haven't even happened yet.
Today is the only day we can do anything about
you got the job - that means your employers have faith in you - and so does your family, your friends and all of us here.
cut yourself some slack - and stay sober.
You'll be on the top of your game then Grind
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one thing recovery has taught me is live in the day - thats not to say don't make plans - but don't freak out over things that haven't even happened yet.
Today is the only day we can do anything about
you got the job - that means your employers have faith in you - and so does your family, your friends and all of us here.
cut yourself some slack - and stay sober.
You'll be on the top of your game then Grind
D
As far as the future, IMHO there isn't "the future" just many different possible futures, and each one of them is being created by our actions today...
I'm sure you'll be able to create one of the better future outcomes coming your way.
Good luck!!
Hey, Grind. It's natural to be apprehensive about this big step in your life. But you're right--this is life. I have every confidence that you will do well. You just have to live it to prove it to yourself. Best wishes, and do what you need to do to protect your sobriety.
Pfff I am so anxious right now about everything. I can't seem to switch off the thoughts spiralling in my head. Does anyone have any relaxing recommendations? I've been for a walk but just keep wanting to burst into tears. Is it good to cry and let it out?
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