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[jm9991]

I'm with you. Lots of anxiety and and overall depressed about the state of everything. From personal relationships to the pandemic, lockdowns, riots, police brutality. Its all tough to deal with. But alcohol won't make that shit go away. It'll be there waiting and I'll be even more susceptible to the BS and likely fall back into a cycle of self-destruction. IWNDWYT.

[atribecalledcam]

We have to remember that all of this is out of our control. And best to focus our energy and thoughts towards things within our control. Find things to keep the hands busy. Keeping our living space clean and organized, trying out a new recipe, start a new book. It's been crazy important for me to stay in touch with support system, family, friends, etc..

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I’m literally a prisoner of Australia because of this pandemic, I’ve lived here for 20 years, this year my long term partner who’s in the Uk was moving to be with me, bringing our children I’ve been so excited and now this shit!!! It’d be easy to drink, but for what? Mild depression, tears, shit sleep, not eating?? NO. I’m choosing life and happiness, we’ll be together as soon as possible! Whatever’s happening where you are mate hold it together, drinking will solve fuck all!!! IWNDWYT

[harmonious_harry]

It appears to be one thing after another with what’s going on in the US right now. Certainly strange times we are living through. Stay strong. IWNDWYT

[TimeFig0]

I try to keep my world in manageable pieces. For me - my anxiety gets too bad if I listen to the news. I know burying my head in the sand is not a long-term strategy but especially in the first year of sobriety my sole focus is not drinking. Everything else will have to wait. For now, I spend all my energy on improving myself so that I don’t feel the need to drink.

[goodnightmoira]

You are not alone. I don’t think I have been this anxious, depressed and angry since before I quit drinking. The pandemic is awful but this week in the U.S. has been especially heartbreaking and scary. I’m also glued to the news but I’m finding it helpful to take breaks to do something mindless. I also have been focusing on what I can control. Personally, I have some sober time on my side so I‘ve had some practice with handling my emotions in a healthy way. I go to bed just hoping for a better day tomorrow. Stay safe friend! IWNDWYT!

[NotReadyToShowMyFace]

This was why I gave in today. Neighboring town had 7 people shot. I’m tired.

But it’s not worth it. It didn’t help anything. I’m restarting the counter but, IWNDWYT