Really been feeling the AV lately...
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Really been feeling the AV lately...
The last few days have been really tough. My parents were visting over the weekend...which is a huge trigger for me. I was actually somewhat ok while they were here, I guess b/c I was prepared and knew to stay strong. But as soon as they were gone on Sunday, I started to think how much I wanted to drown myself in booze. And the feeling continued through Monday and today.
I've been fighting it, partly by over-indulging in dessert. I lost a few much needed pounds over the last month and I feel like I've sabatoged that with chocolate the last few days. And I've been so so tired, but can't sleep well.
But coming here to SR has helped tremendously. A lot of people are going through some really tough stuff and are staying strong, which gives me hope.
Just hoping to make it through to the weekend and I should be good.
It might be going to bed super early tonight...its just that kind of day.
I've been fighting it, partly by over-indulging in dessert. I lost a few much needed pounds over the last month and I feel like I've sabatoged that with chocolate the last few days. And I've been so so tired, but can't sleep well.
But coming here to SR has helped tremendously. A lot of people are going through some really tough stuff and are staying strong, which gives me hope.
Just hoping to make it through to the weekend and I should be good.
It might be going to bed super early tonight...its just that kind of day.
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I've been there a few times. Get all psyched up to deal with expected triggers from people visiting, make it through the visit fine and then get the unexpected deluge of AV after they leave.
Don't fall for it. I fell for it a few times and I always regretted it.
Now I know to get psyched up for the visit triggers AND the post-visit AV deluge. Better preparation = better results.
You got this.
Don't fall for it. I fell for it a few times and I always regretted it.
Now I know to get psyched up for the visit triggers AND the post-visit AV deluge. Better preparation = better results.
You got this.
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: British Columbia
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Congratulations on staying free even while under pressure.
I like to remember for myself that even when triggered, it is my choice how I'm going to deal with that poignant stress. Good job on making a good choice. Bed is one of my favourite.
I like to remember for myself that even when triggered, it is my choice how I'm going to deal with that poignant stress. Good job on making a good choice. Bed is one of my favourite.
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Join Date: May 2014
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Lola you're so smart to be recognizing and riding it out. A number of times Ive gone into trigger-heavy moments all loaded for bear and then AFTER the tough patch is over I've collapsed and failed (from exhaustion? Feeling I deserved a reward? Doesn't really matter in the end
) I agree early to bed is a great idea. Great job and hang in there.
) I agree early to bed is a great idea. Great job and hang in there.
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