Wanted to drink but didn’t
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Wanted to drink but didn’t
I’m still feeling a bit shaky and depressed and sad. I wanted to escape these feelings by having a drink. But as someone posted before, a drink will only make things worse. It just sucks though because of the emotional pain.
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If you stay sober these feelings will pass.
I promise but you have to go through them. This last time for me I cried for 11 days then started to feel better. I am glad I went through that period though because if I had picked up a drink. I would still be going through them.
This will pass. Congrats on not drinking. You have another day.
I promise but you have to go through them. This last time for me I cried for 11 days then started to feel better. I am glad I went through that period though because if I had picked up a drink. I would still be going through them.
This will pass. Congrats on not drinking. You have another day.
Giving up is NOT an option.
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I hear you on the "hole in the stomach." I felt so so awful emotionally for a few weeks. It did gradually get better after a few days, but those first few days really were rough. I cried so much. Didn't know I could cry that much. Stick it out, and it'll get better. Keep in close contact with your sponsor, and post here as often as you need to. Do you have anyone else who can be a support to you in real life? I had a close friend I spilled my guts to in the early days. He was a recovering alcoholic so he understood I needed someone who would listen and understand. Maybe your sponsor can be that person for you?
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