Can't seem to go more than a couple days. As soon as stress hits I reach for the comfort of the bottle. I crave the numbness it brings me, the temporary relief of oblivion!!
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We can still live without the bottle. As you said “temporary relief” what happens when you sober up? The problem is still there… and you may have more because of the liquor. Getting clean is about learning to live with those feelings, dealing with life, and processing emotions in a healthy way… without the booze.
I was the same… I loved oblivion island because I didn’t have to deal with or face any of my fear, anxiety, or life. My perception was skewed. After two years clean o can honestly say I am way better off. I still have problems, and life still kicks my azz once in a while, but now I can deal with it.
I hope you find the peace you deserve.
Hi Kate. I tried a few different ways to quit drinking and none of them work. I had to get way from everything. Detox, then rehab. I didn’t want do it but it was what I needed. Everyone’s journey is different. Meetings and a strong system of addicts and alcoholics help. Every day is not perfect but I know I can get through the bad ones.
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Hello Kate, I've been there. The truth is, when we examine it, that the 'escape' we have sought so many times is an illusion; The same issues are there, alcohol stresses our bodies and minds, and we're physically and emotionally weaker from the poison we chose to escape into. I have finally realized that all the perceived benefits of alcohol are really illusions, so there is no mental tug of war because I know now that there are only negative effects from drinking alcohol. You can put it down forever and be happy, not missing out on anything and enjoying life more fully than before. Life is so much better without chemical slavery, even when life hurts.
Thanks so much!!
I appreciate your wise words and am taking it seriously!
That feeling you get from freedom from alcohol, mounts, from being sober up to a much better the happiness you're feeling now