Having trouble discarding stash.
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Having trouble discarding stash.
I have about a pint of vodka and I know that I should flush it. But I can’t because I think I will need it tonight. I have never struggled this much to get rid of alcohol in other attempts at sobriety. I wish I had slept in today. I guess I can go to bed really early.
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Yes, that's right. It is denying the inevitable and it's normal to have anxiety over getting rid of the last bit. But, when you do, you will find the anxiety begins to subside and that you can get through the night.
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Threw it out in the middle of the night. I have learned that I must stay away from the internet when I get the urge to drink. These delivery apps/companies are too great a temptation for me. I order a “reasonable” bottle and then drunk me orders a giant bottle.
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There is no reasonable bottle for us, Cee.
I would delete the app for the delivery company as well.
I'm happy you made it through, though. Well done.
Go to bed sober tonight and the stress will keep getting less the longer you are sober.
I would delete the app for the delivery company as well.
I'm happy you made it through, though. Well done.
Go to bed sober tonight and the stress will keep getting less the longer you are sober.
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I'm glad you dumped it Cee. How are you doing tonight? Hope you are feeling a little better.
I have dealt with anxiety since I was a kid, and used to think alcohol was a way to help with it, truthfully, it just increased my anxiety to ridiculously high levels. I have found mindfulness, breathing exercises, and walking to be very helpful for dealing with worries and anxiety.
I have dealt with anxiety since I was a kid, and used to think alcohol was a way to help with it, truthfully, it just increased my anxiety to ridiculously high levels. I have found mindfulness, breathing exercises, and walking to be very helpful for dealing with worries and anxiety.
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I feel relieved that I threw it out and can’t wait for garbage collection tomorrow. I had a lot of anxiety yesterday, but feeling only physically tired today. I usually go all the way to the bottom with anxiety during withdrawal, though I haven’t had any feelings of wanting to die yet. Maybe I won’t have that issue this time. That being said my day is off to a decent start, baby stepping through “hurricane” clean up. Thanks for all the advice and encouragement everyone!
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