Towards the end of my drinking I got panic attacks. Once I found out alcohol made my anxiety worse, I stopped drinking. Then I found out I had high blood pressure. My anxiety spiked my high blood pressure and it was scary. One time I needed oxygen to bring it down and I went to the hospital several times. I got on medication for anxiety and high blood pressure. I went to therapy. I went to court to resolve a difficult divorce and address emotional abuse. In time, I tried to start dating and being sober was an anomaly. I stayed true to myself and being sober. As today marks a year, I am GRATEFUL to have my health in check, peace in my life, and working to resolve remaining issues. Stopping drinking was a big part in all these changes. My story doesn’t fit neatly into a little box but I am very proud of where I am today and I felt this was the right community to share it with.
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Congratulations 
It’s a big deal!! Facing your issues head on so you can heal and live a more healthy, peaceful, and happy life is a very big deal!
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