Anxiety when the booze is running low, normal?
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Anxiety when the booze is running low, normal?
I think I already know but just thought I'd check with you guys.
When the bottle is almost empty/beers are running out/whatever alcohol you have is almost gone, is it normal to start getting stressed out or worried that your not going to be drunk/pass out before it runs out? Also, anxious about if you'll find a way to get more before the shops close?
When the bottle is almost empty/beers are running out/whatever alcohol you have is almost gone, is it normal to start getting stressed out or worried that your not going to be drunk/pass out before it runs out? Also, anxious about if you'll find a way to get more before the shops close?
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Originally Posted by NewJourneyStart 
I think I already know but just thought I'd check with you guys.
When the bottle is almost empty/beers are running out/whatever alcohol you have is almost gone, is it normal to start getting stressed out or worried that your not going to be drunk/pass out before it runs out? Also, anxious about if you'll find a way to get more before the shops close?
When the bottle is almost empty/beers are running out/whatever alcohol you have is almost gone, is it normal to start getting stressed out or worried that your not going to be drunk/pass out before it runs out? Also, anxious about if you'll find a way to get more before the shops close?
Quit, stay sober, focus on that. You will never have to worry about this question ever again.
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Originally Posted by NewJourneyStart
...is it normal to start getting stressed out or worried that your not going to be drunk/pass out before it runs out?
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Yes, I remember that feeling ... when what was left wasn't going to be enough.
That is your life telling you you've got a big problem.
Life is so much better without alcohol. It will be for you, too.
That is your life telling you you've got a big problem.
Life is so much better without alcohol. It will be for you, too.
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Originally Posted by NewJourneyStart
I think I already know but just thought I'd check with you guys.
When the bottle is almost empty/beers are running out/whatever alcohol you have is almost gone, is it normal to start getting stressed out or worried that your not going to be drunk/pass out before it runs out? Also, anxious about if you'll find a way to get more before the shops close?
When the bottle is almost empty/beers are running out/whatever alcohol you have is almost gone, is it normal to start getting stressed out or worried that your not going to be drunk/pass out before it runs out? Also, anxious about if you'll find a way to get more before the shops close?
Yes, that pretty much describes my former life. Near-total focus on alcohol availability. Are you still in the trap?
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Is it normal? If you are addicted to a drug, then I would say yes. If you can kick that addiction, its very liberating because the panic is gone. There is no booze in my house right now and liquor stores are closed on Sunday here. It has no impact on me what so ever. And I feel great. You can too.
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I remember thinking that I only have one beer left after the one in my lap is finished. Should I stop and grab more before my lunch break is over? If I didn't I wouldn't have anything to drink on the way to the store to grab more after work. I would be dry the whole one mile drive to the store. Horrible idea. Funny how stupid that sounds, but certainly know slipping back into that routine isn't very hard.
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Like the others have said, this is all too familiar and it's a normal feeling for an addict... but not normal for a 'normal' drinker.
If I didn't have enough alcohol to get blackout drunk on I'd just sit and worry about it until I got up and bought more. And yes, I was very anxious if I couldn't get some before the shops closed (particularly a problem on Sundays). I started carrying round 5 small bottles of vodka with me wherever I went. I was terrified of running out! Stuff like that creeps up on you.
If I didn't have enough alcohol to get blackout drunk on I'd just sit and worry about it until I got up and bought more. And yes, I was very anxious if I couldn't get some before the shops closed (particularly a problem on Sundays). I started carrying round 5 small bottles of vodka with me wherever I went. I was terrified of running out! Stuff like that creeps up on you.
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That was normal for me ... And it's what scares me and make me realize that I was not in control, that I could not moderate, and finally admit out loud that while perhaps functioning I am an alcoholic ... And that I needed to stop.
If this is what you mean by normal, then yes.
If this is what you mean by normal, then yes.
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