Been feeling the work stress a lot and really struggling with not having an outlet to numb away the feeling of failure. I know it’s just a mindset and I need to get out for a walk today to clear my head but won’t get a chance till late today. Just trying to get through hour by hour today.
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Hang in there, maybe hit up a meeting and cathart that way...
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Yea I haven’t been to a meeting in person in awhile. I’ve been doing online sober groups but do need to get out there.
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I would suggest talking with fellow alcoholics in person doesn’t have to be AA ….. it’s always a relief when you can hang and talk with an individual or group.
Super hard to find those organically. At least in my city all socializing is done at bars and over alcohol.
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Hi there,
I understand job-related stress, but you're not a failure. Take some deep breathes, and now that these feelings won't last.
Take it minute by minute.
So look forward to the not-so-big moments.
Like your walk this afternoon.
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Thank you.
I hear you and I think that’s why some of us come here…. It would be so nice if we were all physically close by to each other.
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Yup exactly!
Believe me I totally understand I times I have to go minute by minute when I get to
Stressed and the feeling is to powerful, I get on my knees wherever I’m at and go to the bathroom or secret place where God and I can be alone and I ask him to take me through whatever it is I’m going through because he’s never lost a battle and he never well surrendering to your higher power isn’t as easy as it sounds But I promise you in the end it’s worth it I’ll give you strength you never knew possible
I take a product by natrol on occasion called stress and anxiety. It has a day time and night time in the same box and the night time has melatonin. It's pretty good when I'm feeling stressed. Being sober helps as well.
Great job keeping this in the front of your mind. I use insight timer. You can find some very short meditations or breathing exercises that help at your desk