“The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.” -Romans 13:12 When I was still drinking, I used to cry often. Daily, in fact. Most of the time, I felt anxious, sad, and frustrated. I wouldContinue reading “From Darkness and Tears to Light and Smiles”
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I have been sober for 6 months!
June 28th, 2020 was the day I took my last drink. I didn’t really want it, but I didn’t know how else to deal with my emotions, especially the anxiety, loneliness, and depression. I hated myself for needing to drink. It made me feel weak, and I wanted to be strong. I wanted so muchContinue reading “I have been sober for 6 months!”
How does drinking affect your mental health?
I can distinctly remember several times when I woke up after a night of drinking to feelings of pure panic, fear, and overwhelming sadness. I am a naturally anxious person, and I used to think that drinking helped to calm me down. However, what it was actually doing was temporarily masking my anxiety. Once theContinue reading “How does drinking affect your mental health?”
