Panic disorder Venting

Recovery
#1

Hour left at work. I work in financial services, and it’s stressful facilitating trades and whatever else people need.

I’m 92 days free from alcohol. But I picked up smoking again. The tightness in my chest starts a whole chain reaction and aggravates my existing panic disorder. Been gasping through this entire shift.

I’m not going to drink, although I wish people knew that this is why I drank in the first place. Just had to vent.

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#2

This community is here for you. Congrats on 92 days!

#3

Thanks! Haha I just had to get that out there somehow. Been a long day

#4

Hi Mike, well said! You summarized perfectly how I feel about my toxic relationship with anxiety & alcohol. I do feel that it has gotten better over time. Or at least my coping mechanisms have become stronger. Keep your head up & do the work required to stay free!