I know how you feel. The embarrassment is what is fueling much of your negative thoughts. It will pass.
I agree with checking in with your doctor. May recommend In patient. Thats what was recommended for me. I was against it at first but it was the best thing i did to help stay sober.
You guys are genuinely the best. Here I am checking in. I woke up this morning sad and broken but have decided to start doing little things like tidying and cooking. Just little tasks to get me going. The thought of leaving the house is terrifying though. The thought of bumping into people who may have seen me at the weekendā¦
Youāre right, thatās a very good uplifting point. Itās just about taking it one day at a time I guess. Getting through these next few days. Thank you so much for your support
I heard a good quote this morning. It goes āThou shalt not judge and thou has fucked up at some point alsoā and it made me think although Iām embarrassed, Iām sure the people who saw me and probably did judge me and laugh, well Iām sure theyāve felt the same as me at some point in their lives.
And I think thereās some quote out there that says something along the lines of: Whenever you think people are thinking about you, realise that theyāre actually busy thinking about themselves and what other people think about them.
I didnāt go to my staff Christmas party this year, but I heard one staff got so drunk they wandered out and passed out on the lawn! It might be the hot gossip for a while but itāll fade eventually. Just focus on being sober and getting better, and donāt give them anything to talk about except how awesome youāre doing!
I got pretty smashed at my Christmas party last week too. I am embarrassed and ashamed. I feel guilty about it every day. Today my director asked to talk to me. Apparently he was asked to speak with me about my behavior, some comments I made to executives, and me running away from security while they tried to catch me. I have severely damaged my reputation and trust at work and likely cost myself an opportunity for professional growth for quite some time. The silver lining though is that Iām not fired and I probably wonāt see the people I severely offended for another year.
How are you doing today? Hope the feelings of guilt and embarrassment have dissipated. You messed up and youāve admitted it (as opposed to being in denial). Thatās huge. Letās focus on being strong together. Focus on the days you donāt drink instead of on those you did. We can do this! Be kind to yourself.
Iām sorry to hear about that. I didnāt do a Christmas party but I lost my last two jobs for coming in drunk. Did you get fired or are you embarrassed? How is you husband acting?
Definitely mixed emotions today. At work and thinking about my career I have a pit in my stomach. However, I find myself working even harder now to prove myself, even though my coworkers are not the ones I offended or pissed off.
I have reached out to my therapist to start up again and I continue to read and post in these forums. Day 6 sober and doing better with not drinking than with not beating myself up emotionally, but Iām getting there. Thank you for asking @JN1121.
Learning to view myself with love and positivity in the midst of my regret and feelings of shame is something Iām walking through and learning about as well. It takes time, but youāre not alone. Keep the sober days coming
Hey guys, how is everyone doing? I havenāt checked in for a while. Iām still sober, on my 7th day of sobriety. Instead of hiding I decided to speak to my family and work and explain whatās going on (or try to) and theyāve been completely supportive. I donāt know why I thought any differently or why it took me so long to speak out. I have lost a couple of people along this journey because they donāt understand why Iāve stopped drinking and think Iāll be boring. But they donāt matter. Thank you so much to all of you of getting me through my first week. You are the best group of people. WE CAN DO THIS
This is so full of awesome! Having a supportive family is so priceless. Kudos for applying your courage to open up to people, it can be tough because it opens you up to the unknown, but as youāve learned for yourself it also reveals things about others to you ā the support they have for you, or the lack thereof. Thatās useful information you can act on. Happy sober week to you, weāre cheering you on towards two weeks as well
Iām so glad you are still here. Tell people was a scary decision for me but having a support system makes this journey much easier. Proud of you keep up the amazing work.