Anxiety is really getting to me today. I'm sick on top of it. So far I've resisted the urge to pick up a drink, but my brain is screaming at me to just have one to take off the edge.
I know it's a lie. Ughh
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Wow that’s exactly how I been yesterday and today bc I’m sick and those thoughts crept in. But you know it’s a lie and so do I. Hang in there
You too. It's brutal
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Ya it really is. I just wanted to feel ok and I know what the easiest “ remedy” is.. but then I remember it’s a poison. Doesn’t mean I still don’t want it that quick fix. It is rough. Here if u need me.
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Thank you, you too : )
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Alcohol only masks and makes anxiety ultimately worse
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I keep telling myself that. I would trade an hour of "relief" for a worse day tomorrow. I don't want to do that.
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I know the feeling all to well. Just think of how you will feel if you pick up that drink. You will be right back to feeling that way after it wears off. Try and not drink. Eventually those feelings will disappear and you will feel fantastic. Maybe talk to you doctor and get some anti anxiety medication. Those help a lot for me. Be strong. You can do it.
((HUGS))
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Keep giving your body the time it needs to heal
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Hi Shannen: Have you tried talking about it with some friends who are in recovery? Do you have a "support group"? I do, and I couldn't have gotten 5 years clean without one! Thanks.
Working on this!
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Good for you! It really works.
I remember for years I mistook withdrawal symptoms for anxiety.
I've struggled with daily anxiety since I was little also though, before I ever started using.
Withdrawals definitely give me anxiety.