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Old 03-19-2014, 06:08 PM
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I'm giving up drinking for lent to see how it goes, but I'm feeling more anxious and depressed. Is this common?
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Old 03-19-2014, 06:39 PM
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Welcome to SR! How much were you drinking and how long ago did you stop drinking? (I don't know when Lent started) If it's in the first week it would be withdrawals. It is common to feel anxious and depressed for a while after quitting. It does get better tho, with more sober time. You may decide to give it up altogether as sober living really does rock!
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Welcome to SR! How much were you drinking and how long ago did you stop drinking? (I don't know when Lent started) If it's in the first week it would be withdrawals. It is common to feel anxious and depressed for a while after quitting. It does get better tho, with more sober time. You may decide to give it up altogether as sober living really does rock!
I was drinking 1/2-1 750 ml bottle of wine most nights of the week. I stopped drinking 3/4/14.
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It is tough going at first but does get better. You might even like it and decided to stop for good xxxxx
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Old 03-20-2014, 05:23 AM
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It is tough going at first but does get better. You might even like it and decided to stop for good xxxxx
thank you for your support kate and least!
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