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Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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octoberrust
octoberrust

Things are highly stressful for me right now. So I’ve stepped away from here for a few weeks. I don’t want to elaborate, except for one part I’m proud of. I’ve had three root canals. On the same tooth. I guess I’m “blessed” with 4 or more canals in the same tooth which was hard to detect on xrays. I I used to be a hardcore junkie. I did get a script, because the tooth is infected and painful. The craziest part was when I did take a few, I got nauseous.  So no more for me :) I’m glad that I didn’t go down that road again. So for that I’m thankful. One thing I’ve always done is that no matter what situation I’m in, I try to find a positive, no matter how stupid or ridiculous it is. I just find comfort and strength in that. Even if it’s something as small as a stranger holding open the door for me on a bad day. 

1is2many
1is2many
The disease has a way of elevating stress until I get to a beeaking point and give in and drink. I found I needed to find ways to relieve the stress before it makes me drink. Today I engage my disease and don’t run from it.

Pain is a real trigger for me, I’m easily worn out when pain is present. I think that it will never end and my mind has a real problem dealing. But I have had several big injuries in sobriety and when they finally heal the pain does go away eventually. It just takes time and my problem is I’m not very patient.

Be careful on the Narcotics. I found I would use them and then when they were gone would amp up the drinking to cover for their absence. Then I had a bigger problem. It was all consuming.

Prayers for healing and sober new you
1is2many
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
I sympathize with you on the root canals. I have had a few of those myself. Some were very painful. The nausea may be your Higher self telling you, you don't need the pills.

Finding meaning in the little things in life, is the key to Peace and Happiness.

God Bless
octoberrust
octoberrust
Thanks for listening. I threw the pills out a few days ago. I am proud of myself for doing that. :)
Footprints
Footprints
I also feel like Ive been struggling not getting caught up in social situations and drinking. I know stress is high and although for me alcohol isnt daily but when I do drink I get drunk easy and it follows with guilt and emotionally beating up on myself. I joined this group today so I can find strength in others. Today is a good day to move forward.
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