I was a 'dry drunk': sober but chain-smoking, binge eating and teeth clenched at 6pm - the time I usually started drinking
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Despite my physical abstinence from alcohol, I was still trapped in the mental patterns and emotional struggles of addiction. I felt like a 'dry drunk', clinging to my old habits.
The holiday in Madeira, although picturesque, was overshadowed by my internal battle. While others savored the moment with drinks, I wrestled with my cravings and frustrations in silence.
Read at Independent
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