Fear mixed with anxiety. Imagine a roomful of people at a social event - most people are drinking to relax, but that’s just code for getting over fear and anxiety. Been there, done that so many times.
Quitting drinking was admitting to the world that I had an alcohol problem. I had spent so many years pretending that I was a "normal" drinker, going so far as to never even admit I had a hangover. I think I was actually terrified that people had known all along and would now be saying, "Well, it's about time!" I'm not even sure how to label that fear. Vulnerability?
You are exactly right, a lot of my drinking is to deal with anxiety which is a form of fear, for example, drinking heavily on Sundays to deal with the anxiety of having to go back to work on Monday, to a job you dislike. Thank you for the video, it was very helpful.
Have you thought about AA? I do a lot of volunteering at my church which takes a few nights a week right there and you're around people that are similarly minded as well. Any hobbies that you used to do even way back when you were a kid hobbies are a great way to relieve anxiety
@Keekonuts yeah I actually have a different set of friends these days as well if they're actual friends not drinking buddy or whatever but if you have something in common you'll stay in contact with or without drinking.
@Keekonuts all the very best. I've gone back to the fellowship and finally decided it's going to guide my lifestyle. Alcohol is a symptom to disorders such as toxic fear. I'm just over 60 days sober, one day at a time. Admitting your powerlessness is a start..again, good luck❤
I can relate to what you’re going through. I’m 60 days sober and still working through a lot, but I remember feeling the same way. Alcohol was my escape from anxiety too-it was the only thing that seemed to quiet my mind, even if temporarily. The idea of facing everything without it seemed impossible at first. But AA taught me that we don’t have to do this alone, and we don’t need all the answers right away. For me, it’s been about taking things one day, sometimes one moment, at a time and letting the program support me. Slowly, the anxiety became more manageable.
I love your materials.You definitely make me understand a lot what is going on with me and my issues not only related to alcohol but also other things. THANK YOU MADAM 😊
Fear mixed with anxiety. Imagine a roomful of people at a social event - most people are drinking to relax, but that’s just code for getting over fear and anxiety. Been there, done that so many times.
Quitting drinking was admitting to the world that I had an alcohol problem. I had spent so many years pretending that I was a "normal" drinker, going so far as to never even admit I had a hangover. I think I was actually terrified that people had known all along and would now be saying, "Well, it's about time!" I'm not even sure how to label that fear. Vulnerability?
You are exactly right, a lot of my drinking is to deal with anxiety which is a form of fear, for example, drinking heavily on Sundays to deal with the anxiety of having to go back to work on Monday, to a job you dislike. Thank you for the video, it was very helpful.
My fear is quitting drinking…I don’t know any other way to relax from anxiety. I’m a quiet drinker.
Have you thought about AA? I do a lot of volunteering at my church which takes a few nights a week right there and you're around people that are similarly minded as well. Any hobbies that you used to do even way back when you were a kid hobbies are a great way to relieve anxiety
@ thanks Travis. I am going to get my ass to a 10am meeting close to me this Monday, I am finally giving in to AA.
@Keekonuts yeah I actually have a different set of friends these days as well if they're actual friends not drinking buddy or whatever but if you have something in common you'll stay in contact with or without drinking.
@Keekonuts all the very best. I've gone back to the fellowship and finally decided it's going to guide my lifestyle. Alcohol is a symptom to disorders such as toxic fear. I'm just over 60 days sober, one day at a time. Admitting your powerlessness is a start..again, good luck❤
I can relate to what you’re going through. I’m 60 days sober and still working through a lot, but I remember feeling the same way. Alcohol was my escape from anxiety too-it was the only thing that seemed to quiet my mind, even if temporarily. The idea of facing everything without it seemed impossible at first.
But AA taught me that we don’t have to do this alone, and we don’t need all the answers right away. For me, it’s been about taking things one day, sometimes one moment, at a time and letting the program support me. Slowly, the anxiety became more manageable.
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I love your materials.You definitely make me understand a lot what is going on with me and my issues not only related to alcohol but also other things. THANK YOU MADAM 😊
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