Alcohol is just a poison

Struggling Help
#1

Any relief we felt from alcohol is an illusion. Times of elation or grief, all alcohol did was diminish our capabilities to the point where we either tried to fight back or gave away to depression.

We don't need alcohol to help us hurt, we hurt enough. How can we heal when we're hurting ourselves?

I need your help, I am suffering because of me. Please don't use again.

Could you please post your coping mechanism here to help me?

I just lost my uncle and couldn't make it to the funeral, then I watched his funeral and I knew drinking wouldn't help but I did it anyway.

Do you have coping mechanism for the inside? The gym helps me immensely but when I'm trapped inside I don't go.

Thanks for your help.

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#2

Sorry for your loss.
Call your sponsor.
Call a fellow AA member.
Get to a meeting, several if possible. Attending the funeral with a sober friend.

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#3

I journal to help sort out my feelings. I also see a therapist who has helped me tremendously, not only on current issues but my past as well. If you don’t want to go in person you can find therapist that do online sessions.

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#5

Hi Josh, I am sorry the hear about your uncle, death is hard deal with sober or drunk. My coping mechanism is Mario Kart on the phone. My sister once said Mario is the real hero of my sobriety. lol. Find something, a hobby that you don’t have to leave to do. You can also find ways to work out at home. It is good to have someone remind you to get outside of yourself sometimes. Stay strong.

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#6

Volunteering is a productive way to keep busy. Very rewarding. Try it!!!!

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