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[Dora]

I love wine.

I have to quit. I went nearly two weeks with out a drink. But my anxiety from work has been so high I am having chest pains. I get them often when I'm having anxiety. My heart is fine though.

Last night I had a bottle of wine. Today I struggled with depression.

With the meds I'm on I shouldn't be drinking at all.

[mlg]

Hi Dora,

Yes, often meds and alcohol are not a good combination. They can sometimes counter act your meds completely. Instead of drinking wine may I suggest sparkling grape juice for a nice beverage. As for the anxiety, maybe ask your doctor for something to help calm you. Also, try breathing slowly and singing a tune in your head. This sometimes helps me.

Praying for you.

Luv ya

[notforgotten]

Dora,

I have my problems as well. I still have the dead in my life. I still struggle with sin. I may have to separate from my wife to resolve my own issues.

with love,

Scott

[Dora]

Thank you Scott and mlg.

The anxiety is from the PTSD. Complicated PTSD like that of a POW. I'm on meds for it but my psychiatrist says therapy is what is going to help me. I've been in therapy for a while now. It is helping.

Yesterday I made a serious mistake. I drank when I got home. I asked myself why and I think it was because I couldn't undo the mistake. I couldn't control what already happened. But I could control alcohol. Out of anger at myself I drank.

I am drinking non alcoholic drinks, tea, water, and juice. I'm not one for drinking pop/soda or anything fizzy.

I've been able to just get back up and not beat myself up over falling. Which is improvement.

Today was another ruff day trying to solve the problems I made. I didn't drink tonight.

[mlg]

Good for you dora, you made today the first day without a drink. Make tomorrow the second.

luv ya

[Dora]

Thanks mlg.

I noticed anxiety at work was to the point of overwhelming. I didn't drink until the anxiety started to ease up. Then I fell into a binge. But like you said today is a new day. No guilt just moving forward. Christ understands.

[Katniss]

Dora sis. I am so heartened to see your post. As the way I see it you are self aware. And are realizing there are changes you can make so as to not make symptoms worse. Bravo Sister! I have yet to learn to control PTSD anxiety/panic attacks. I have learned a few tricks to help them become a lil more manageable. I will keep you in prayers sis as if you aren't careful the place you are at can be a lonely place to be and yet many many remain there. I have had numerous episodes like this myself (well not exactly wine but other stuff) and God has always seen me through. I NEVER deserved it. I am thankful He hasn't given up on me yet and sis He ain't done with you yet either!!! (oh in case u not know who this is i was goldie, maybe i should see if they change my name back ) luv ya sis

[Dora]

Katniss *Hug*
Your post was so encouraging this morning. Perfect timing as well. I have had such a stressful time at work. Yesterday I finally just got angry. I don't get angry. But I did. The anger turned to drinking because I just didn't care anymore. I was fed up. This morning I regret it. I still feel fed up though. I have four days off work. Much needed days.

[Katniss]

A couple days off may do you some good Hun. Anger isn't necessarily a bad thing I do remember reading in your anger not to sin. I guess what I'm trying to practice is believing God will make my paths straight in time. I tend to wallow in defeated feelings attitudes. I'm trying harder to see Jesus covering me with all my flaws and failures and am trying harder to just say God ain't done with me yet praying for you guys
Hun. God will see you. Through