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Old Aug 27, 2022, 07:49 PM
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My gym is right next to the liquior store and I got so bad I bought a 4 pack spritzer, downed one in the car, the next in the tanning bed. Did my work out. Who was I fooling then I would down the third on the way home. Now that I'm sober that gym is the biggest trigger I have.
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Old Aug 28, 2022, 02:18 PM
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I'm so sorry that happened to you. I can definitely identify with you. Nowadays I have to take it one day at a time. I hope you will be okay! Wish I knew what else to say but I am not very wise.
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Old Aug 28, 2022, 02:20 PM
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My gym is right next to the liquior store and I got so bad I bought a 4 pack spritzer, downed one in the car, the next in the tanning bed. Did my work out. Who was I fooling then I would down the third on the way home. Now that I'm sober that gym is the biggest trigger I have.
Would it be possible for you to work out at home for a while? There are a lot of videos on youtube.
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Old Aug 28, 2022, 05:06 PM
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Would it be possible for you to work out at home for a while? There are a lot of videos on youtube.
Or switch gyms if you absolutely need to workout at a gym. I would avoid all triggers if possible until you feel a bit more steady with your sobriety and figure out how to handle such triggers.
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