We don't have a drinking problem, we have a living sober problem. Alcohol and drugs take away our inhibitions, they make us feel good, but they are also destructive. The thing you need to realize is that person who dances and sings, is funny, and doesn't overthink everything is always inside of you. Recovery is about helping us become the best versions of ourselves that we can be without relying on other substances. I hated myself for so much of my life. I thought alcohol was the only thing that could stop my self-hatred and to escape my constant fear of the world around me. When we drink and drug we forget about our issues, but they are all still right there when we sober up. We have to work on ourselves, we have to face our feelings, because that will finally bring us the same peace and joy that we were constantly searching for. For any positive effect alcohol brought to my life it also destroyed the few connections I had. We describe it as cunning, baffling, and powerful. It's cunning because it makes us think it's our best friend, our greatest tool for living in the world, all while it slowly starts to take control of us. You will continue to grow and prosper if you fight for your recovery. The great thing is you are never in this fight alone. You have a community of support to help guide you. Keep reaching out and understand that you deserve a better life.
Love this. Thank you.
We love the Sin but we hate the consequences
I’m taking a prescription my doctor prescribed called camprel which cuts the cravings it takes about a full week of taking it without drinking to start to take effect but it’s helped me a whole lot. Ive felt great no side effects wouldn’t even know I was taking it. No drugged feeling. Downside is it’s 2 pills three times a day.
I never knew of such a thing! I will definitely be talking to my doctor.
I hope this helps, it’s been a blessing to me. When I first took it I relapsed several times before it could kick in and it helped a bit but not even close as when I gave it about 7-8 days no drinking then it really helped. Good luck to you!! I hope this helps!!
It’s an illusion, the feeling more normal while under the influence… it not Real. It didn’t take me long before the impulsivity, recklessness anxiety and regret consumed me and became burden to those I love. There came a point where I was attracting all the wrong attention.
Hope you are doing well 