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Old 03-13-2017, 05:27 AM
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I'm now on day 9 and feeling better. Slept better last night than I have since I quit.

I've had some personal health related bad news today. Kinda connected to my drinking but the stress of it is making me crave a drink so bad!!!!

I know drinking will make only make things worse but my head feels like it's going to explode!!
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Old 03-13-2017, 05:33 AM
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Get outside and take a brisk walk. Not sure where you are...hopefully you're not in the New England freezer like we are.

Fresh air and moving make almost everything more tolerable.

Please don't drink. Your AV is probably going to try that "well see you're too late so you might as well drink" theory which makes about as much sense as looking for a gas can when your house is on fire, but AVs aren't particularly bright. Just annoying.

Slap it to one side. You can do this.
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Old 03-13-2017, 05:42 AM
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I am sorry to hear about your bad news.
Drinking will absolutely not help! Take a deep breath. You've got this!
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Old 03-13-2017, 05:50 AM
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AI31 sorry to hear about your bad news .
We all know drinking will only make it worse, I hope you have people you can open up to about it xx if not keep posting.
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Old 03-13-2017, 07:00 AM
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Do not drink. Keep posting.
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Old 03-13-2017, 07:28 AM
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I hope you can keep things in perspective. Whatever the health issue is, drinking will make things worse - physically and emotionally. Day 9 is fantastic!
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Old 03-13-2017, 07:32 AM
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I'm sorry about your bad news but congratulations on 9 days sober!!! You will get through it without a drink and you'll feel so good about yourself when you do. Keep up the good work!
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Old 03-13-2017, 01:44 PM
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You're past that horrid first week, keep going!
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Old 03-13-2017, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ariesagain View Post
Get outside and take a brisk walk. Not sure where you are...hopefully you're not in the New England freezer like we are.

Fresh air and moving make almost everything more tolerable.

Please don't drink. Your AV is probably going to try that "well see you're too late so you might as well drink" theory which makes about as much sense as looking for a gas can when your house is on fire, but AVs aren't particularly bright. Just annoying.

Slap it to one side. You can do this.
I totally agree with Aries! Getting outside in the fresh air and powering through a brisk walk will do wonders for your state of mind and give you a reality check.

Hang in there and take care of yourself!
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Old 03-13-2017, 04:42 PM
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I agree with the others - whatever the problem is drinking's not going to make it better.
Remember you have a ton of support here
Best wishes

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