How to stop being angry
Hi!
I'm brand new to the group and looking for advise. I am 32 days sober and find myself feeling very depressed and angry. I can't seem to shake the immense irritation I feel when I think about never having another drink.
I keep trying to convince myself that after a while I'll be able to drink again and control it. However I know this is complete BS!
Still having trouble saying I'm an alcoholic.
I'm brand new to the group and looking for advise. I am 32 days sober and find myself feeling very depressed and angry. I can't seem to shake the immense irritation I feel when I think about never having another drink.
I keep trying to convince myself that after a while I'll be able to drink again and control it. However I know this is complete BS!
Still having trouble saying I'm an alcoholic.
Mostly it is the sensation that it is unfair I cannot drink when others can. I feel so normal when I am sober
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Have to stay sober now though for a number of reasons, but I feel I will definitely pick up the bottle down the line, with whatever consequences... I don't really care atm.
Well spotted Dee. I'm 3 years sober, and still find myself being angry all the time at work. Before I blamed that on my drinking, then my divorce, then my colleagues, etc... About time I stop using excuses and look in the mirror.
I think a lot of us have had to move beyond the just not drinking thing to be happy Starlight. It's a long journey but incredibly worthwhile IMO.
We're here for you - wishing you the best![Smilie](https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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We're here for you - wishing you the best
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So yes, there are 'wider issues' ... drinking seems to make the world alright, momentarily at least. But it's nice to be sober, it's not that. Life just gets bland. I am at a point where something needs to happen in my life, some big shifts, something new... it takes time, I know.
Patience was never a friend of mine either
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Life was bland for me when I quit because I was still trying the live the same drinking life I was used to...just without booze.
Embracing change was pretty vital for me in building a sober life I loved.
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Embracing change was pretty vital for me in building a sober life I loved.
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