Wishing you all the best on your new job. Glad you stopped alcohol. I have anxiety, too. I'm able to not let it control me with help at times. I hope you try Heidi's suggestion. I learned something.
Take care.
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Hi,
I never heard of Gene sight. I learned something now. Thanks! Happy New Year.
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Have you spoken to your doctor?
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What are the consequences of your usage? I thought I was completely functional in my addiction too—until I realized that I only get 6 hours to be “myself” at a time before I have to dose again. Moreover, the secrecy and impact on relationships alone can be a reason to quit. It all depends on your situation
I was “functioning” alcoholic, always got good grades, went to college, own my own business… sometimes those of us that function well while on a substance have it the hardest.
Others can’t always see that we are struggling. It took me to reach a very low point with my health before I finally was able to make it stick.
I’m not saying get to a low point, but just realize it can be harder for people like us sometimes.
24 hours at a a time
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This most certainly is not easy. I go to really great nightly meetings virtually through a residency that I attended. There is no "one" answer, I just know through experience that going out alone is not the answer.
I just got this app today. I've been sober since August. Three years trying. I've got hope though.
The meetings are for all.
Thanks for this
Take some breaths. Tell yourself you have time because you do. Nothing is life threatening right now. Be true to yourself. I've heard often, because I have tons of anxiety around money and my job.... You were looking for a job when you found this one.
Meetings help so much.
Talk to your doctor.
And also, you are a miracle because you woke up sober today.
Oh and, feelings are not facts, sometimes they're built on lies our minds tell us.
Sending light and love GF!
Yeah i didnt know about it tell i did one about a month ago and it helped me get on the right meds!
I understand how you feel. I have severe anxiety depression adhd and bulimia. I’m on so many medications. It’s a struggle but I know that getting sober is the best thing we can do. Great job for quitting alcohol. I wish you the best. I can talk any time