I'm starting to realize that a lot of my life problems are from me trying to treat my depression with alcohol. This is the most sober I've been in a long time and generally I feel a lot better but it would be so easy to get drunk. Physically the consequences are what are keeping me from doing it. It makes me feel really good though and I miss the high, I am grateful that I can resist it now but at least temporarily it was a cure that worked it made me feel accepted and whole.

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Come join us in the sobriety bowl - we are great, supportive group ❤️

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I completely understand. You’ve got this! I am now 2 years sober and it has gotten easier and even more rewarding over time.

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It's funny after all these years of hating myself the thing that's let me grow into a person I like more is accepting that I'm flawed and being willing to grow beyond that

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Proud of you! A few alcoholics in my family-- including my brother. Watching that lifestyle absolutely breaks my heart.

Never be afraid to ask for help and please be kind to yourself-- just being able to recognize that it's a problem is a huge and brave step!!

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I admire your self awareness !

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LOL it's on the heels of a lot of self blindness about a lot of other things too

This is how I feel about food. It's a process. I know the emotional side is a battle, but I'm glad you are feeling better physically.

I'm ratcheting back on food too which is what I used before when I had to give up alcohol someday I will get to something benevolent like crocheting

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Me too. Wanna get fish bowl sober together? I’m starting today

Serious congratulations on recognizing this. To help the process along, see about talking with a counselor. So much depends on how you manage this going forward. Best wishes!!

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