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Struggling

I hate going to the psychologist but I know I need to try. I am like 2 weeks sober now and still struggling. I feel like it’s the weight of my life that is killing me. I had to leave my job to recover and I’m terrified I won’t find another. I’m also stressed because I got a huge bill in from the ER for going the day I was drunk for detox meds. Had I not been drunk, there’s no way I would have gone. I’d rather die than pay those bills. But the stress of all this debt is crippling. My medical bills, my dogs medical bills, student loans, I am literally struggling to survive. And I knew life wouldn’t pause but I didn’t know how to keep functioning drunk everyday. And no I don’t qualify for any help, I tried. Even though I’m making nothing right now. Technically on a LOA until they decide to fire me.


And all I want right now is a drink. That’s it. It’s too hard and I can’t. I’m essentially in my own rehab and yes I’m thankful my wallet is locked away but god I want it. I want to escape this horrid life.
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OldBrit · 61-69, M
To quote my first sponsor (RIP) "A drink will only make it worse".

It's never the solution.

I know it is hard. Any sobriety is hard but early sobriety is so hard. My best wishes to you.

I'm reminded of the first line of the Just for Today card...

Just for Today I will try to live through this day only and not tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do things for twelve hours that would appall me if I had to keep them up for a lifetime.

So if you can't fix the debt problems today don't worry about it. Easier said than done I know but focus on not drinking first and foremost.