It could happen to anyone!

I’m a straight laced professional female in her 40s who struggles with loneliness. While still in post work makeup and dressy outfit, I’d go to a bar thinking “I’ll have one or two cocktails.” After cocktail two, I don’t feel like going home. I like the vibe and don’t feel so lonely. Chat with the stranger behind me. Then drink 3 comes and then 4. A couple times when the bar closed at 1130pm, I would join the new friends at the next bar for another. Not exactly the safest to go along with strangers Five drinks. One night. 2 - 3 times a week. The anxiety of this weighed heavily the next morning. Sometimes I’d feel shitty and hung over.

Finally I did it, 14 days sober. I even went to an event five days in and had a NA Guinness. I was so incredibly proud of myself and slept amazing. Conquer your triggers. Find your solution and hang in there. Can anyone relate?