addictionalcoholism
#RI-6ad9efe1·3 months ago·
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“drinking as coping skill”
What Actually Happened
Lost everything, including marriage, job, friends, and apartment, due to excessive drinking.
What I wish I knew
"Seeking professional help sooner, not relying on self-destructive coping mechanisms."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Get help before it's too late, addiction is a serious issue that can lead to severe consequences."
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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addiction Category
26
addiction decisions logged. Avg regret 5.5/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
50%
of addiction decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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