Somehow I’m continuing to let myself be hurt by circumstances involving my ex fiancé and I am really in a low spot. I know drinking will only make things worse but sometimes the pain overrides the rational mind. Trying to be strong and hold on.
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You're definitely not alone there. Me and my ex broke up and I seen her with another guy 3 days later and it hurt. A lot. I wanted to just numb the pain and disappear... But I know better. I know that is just a temporary band-aid and when it gets ripped off the wound is only 100 times worse. Instead, I did everything I was told to do. I reached out to my sober friends, I went to meetings as much as I possibly could and shared about it, I forced myself to do things like go to the gym or play basketball to stay out of my head as much as possible. And sure enough over time it didn't really hurt anymore. I still think about it from time to time and it does still upset me for a bit. But it does get better, but only if we stay sober through it all. Drinking will inevitably make you feel so much worse. Talk to people about it. Talk to as many people that are willing to listen. I promise you it will pass... Remember you worked hard to get sober, and you're worth it
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Hang in there you got this tomorrow is a new day live for today.
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One day at a time…You are not alone, you reach out if u need to talk..
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Carla stay strong, it does get better it just takes time and a lot of self care and love!!!! Dustin H said it perfectly remember you are worth it!!!!!
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Yes keep making the right decision and stay sober. You’ll learn some valuable insight in your recovery that will help you moving forward. Imagine the chick breaking out of the egg. The only way to survive is to break out if that shell. Don’t give up you’ll be stronger.
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What I’ve told myself anytime I’ve thought about drinking: “Cassie-if you drink, when you wake up the next day, your emotions will be the same” alcohol will numb the inevitable pain. You have plenty of support, hang in there!
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Words well spoken. Life gets better. Trust the process
Hello Carla: Keep talking about how you feel. Personally, I used behind my feelings. Do you have a support group? Meetings? Thanks.
Thank you. He left me 1.5 years ago and we’ve reconnected a few times only for me to be hurt repeatedly. I know he’s not good for me. It’s funny I can quit alcohol but I have a hard time quitting him.
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Thanks everyone. I didn’t give in! But this was a good reminder to not be complacent! Stay vigilant and also hit Tinder again so I can distract myself from him. Lol.
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Hold on sweetie he’s your past. And not worth your sanity or possibly wonderful new future