Many people describe feelings of depression around the time when their drinking habits became unhealthy. Others share that they’ve used alcohol to help relieve depression, but it actually made it worse. There’s a cycle at play here: depression is a common driver of unhealthy drinking habits, and alcohol often intensifies depression.
Research indicates that depending on the severity of one’s alcohol use, people with alcohol use disorder are up to four times as likely to have experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, compared with people who do not have an alcohol use disorder.
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Looking to meet new people in early sobriety? I know, it sounds weird and uncomfortable. I get it, but it doesn’t half to be. And once you start to surround yourself with like minded people on the same journey as you, you’ll see life is actually a lot of fun without drugs or alcohol.
I can tell you that you won't miss the disgusting hangovers, wondering if you made a fool of yourself, did you pay your tab, how did you get home, where's your car, your phone, your wallet, or wait for it..... the good ol' blackout. Can you feel me?
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Am I an alcoholic? Have you ever asked yourself that question? If so, you're definitely not alone. Not everyone has to hit a rock bottom before they stop drinking. In todays society they glamorize alcohol. They make it look sexy and cool, but in reality all we are doing is putting poison in our bodies. There is nothing sexy about having chronic hangovers, being dehydrated all the time, lack of sleep, and stripped of our joy. I used to drink to decompress from my day. To relieve my anxiety. But all I was actually doing is making my anxiety worse, as well as my depression.
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Can you look in the mirror at yourself and say…
I Love You!
I Love You!
And mean it?
I fucking love you!
Have you ever tried it?
If so… What did it feel like?
Have you ever tried it?
If so… What did it feel like?
Did it feel weird?
Did it feel authentic?
If not, what felt off about it?
Did you feel embarrassed?
Did you lack confidence?
Did it not feel authentic?
Instead of saying to yourself…
I won't stay sober.
Instead of saying to yourself…
I won't stay sober.
I need to lose 20 pounds.
I wish I was prettier.
Nobody cares about me.
Nobody cares about me.
I'm not lovable.
I'll never be successful.
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I’ve experienced many ups and downs in my life & with my health. From cancer five times, multiple surgeries, food addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, and depression and anxiety. Even through all of this there are Five Simple Steps I always come back to that have helped Transform my Life. It's helped me heal and treat my body with love and compassion. Our wellness can be confusing or even complicated at times, but when we get down to the nitty-gritty, it doesn’t have to be. The basic principles are pretty simple.
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