Feeling depressed and anxious today. I had landed a gig

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Feeling depressed and anxious today.
I had landed a gig working at a street fair in town where I know there'll be copious amounts of people drinking and I sat with knowing that I'd feel out of place and tempted for a few days but ultimately chose to bail on the opportunity.
Now I'm feeling like a hopeless scared hermit.
This will pass, I'm pretty sure. I think I made the right choice for my well-being today. Hopefully in the near future I'll feel like putting myself out there again.

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#2

Early recovery is difficult. You did the right thing. Indeed you did make the right choice for your well being today! It’s okay to “feel” like a hopeless scared hermit. Those are just feelings. The truth is took a lot of courage and honesty to make the right choice. Good for you :peace_symbol::pray:❤‍🩹

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#3

Thank you so much for the kind words. I did do the right thing. I'm feeling better about my choice and am going to go to a meeting tomorrow instead.. I'm nervous about that but feeling like it might bring me out of my hermitage.

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#4

You did the right thing. I have 21 months and I STILL can’t be around a lot of alcohol. I so loved to drink so for me this is the only way. Early recovery is the hardest thing to get through but I think it will get better. Just stay strong keep moving.

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#5

You put your sobriety first. Nothing wrong with that at all. Good job :clap: :+1: :ok_hand: :raised_hands:

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#6

You made the right decision!
Newly sober you need learn how to live sober before you go near the circus.

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#7

That is huge ! You put yourself first. I know it feels like avoidance at first but eventually you can ease into those situations. If it doesn’t feel right now don’t do it that will put you in an even worse position.

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#8

Good looking out for yourself! And making the right decisions for you in each moment is all you can do and that will lead to better things down the road!

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#9

I love the way you put that, Dave! Absolutely true.

#10

You all made me feel so much better. I was able to make the most of of today and am still sober. :blush:

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#11

I’ve had too many of these encounters and you did the right thing…what is meant to be for you will be put in front of you to grab, it’s not something you’ll have to look for if you’re putting yourself in situations that suit your needs

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