So I’m getting a divorce. Truth be told we’ve been unhappy for years. Drinking has been an issue for both of us and he’s starting to recognize that as am I. I drink because I don’t want to hurt, and I just want to avoid the bad stuff. But when I drink it doesn’t numb me long enough and then I get angry. I mean really angry. I need to stop this cycle but I don’t know how. I quit drinking last year for 45 days and I honestly felt so good. Then when we decided to divorce I started drinking alot more to cope. Help please!
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Have you tried AA? That, the 12 steps, and this forum have worked for me
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I agree a program would help. AA, SMART, or Recovery Dharma. A divorce would be hard to navigate with all your faculties in tact, with alcohol making things extra raw, reactive, etc, it will only make the process worse. Maybe some other members who have been thru a divorce can give extra advice and support. Be strong 
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If you Google alcohol and anger you’ll find lots of articles on it. I hope you can find a way that works for you.
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You have done this, you can do this
I went thru a near divorce.
My suggestion is this…
Get that feeling that felt so good when you got 45 days… use that good feeling to cope.
Yes, it is easier said than done.
Choose yourself first now.
It’s OK to do that.
Stick with the good coping.
Stick with this
You got it
Your Stuck with sober people now, NOW live with it.
I’m here. We’re all here with you
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