crisberube Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I have just celebrated three years at the begining of January. I know its a major accomplishment! I just cant take this feeling anymore. I go through my day in a daze and I just cant take feeling these emotions anymore. I really want them to end!!!! Drinking helped them stay away and I want them to go away now!!!!. I am just so depressed and i know that my life will be unmanagble but that does not help me know Uggh I rea;;y dont know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 If you've already got three years sober you've probably forgotten more about sobriety than I have yet learned, but I do know what it feels like when I think I cannot take it anymore. I try to use avoidance and/or distraction in this situation. Finding something else to do while waiting for the feeling to pass seems to help because the feeling will change in a short time even if you don't drink. Writing down a list of "positive coping" activities like listen to music, take a short walk, bubble bath, etc. and then referring to that when the urge to drink sneaks up on you can be a good tool against urges. Whatever you decide to do, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils daughter Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Have you heard of Emotions Anonymous? They have a website, just look up the name. There are not as many meetings as AA and I don't think 12 steps translates to emotional problems so very well, but it might be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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