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I cope with so much pressure that I started drinking after work. Should I become an alcoholic? How do you fight pressure?

I’ve created several companies worth XX million dollars. I’ve got 4 cars, 2 real estate properties and now I’m in the biggest investment deal I’ve ever had.

My potential partner is a multi-billionaire. He asked a team of 30+ lawyers, tax consultants, analysts, finance specialists, etc. for the due diligence process. This deal has lasted one year already and seems never ending.

Almost every day, they call me hourly, ask lots of questions, schedule huge meetings and try to tear apart everything I do. They criticize my business model, tell me they think all my assets and intellectual property are fake. Every night I get home after work, I’m worry that our deal is at risk of failure. I do sports, I travel a lot, but it doesnt help me. I can’t sleep. Almost every night, I start with a glass of whisky. Then I call one of my girlfriends to have sex.

I’m almost out of control. Should I become an alcoholic? What would you advise me to do, not to stress so much?

18 answers from the community

AAnonymous· Sep 24, 2014

<blockquote>
Film your work, binges, sexy time as it happens, reality show style

Make a movie a la wolf of wallstreet

???

Profit
</blockquote>

Seriously though the only difference is that you can afford better stuff.

AAnonymous· Sep 26, 2014

Damn, people you cant understand me. I wanna rule the world. And I stress each time I face big pressure on the path to that.

Imagine you're spending several years of your life and all your money on one BIG THING. And then you are bout to fail.

AAnonymous· Sep 24, 2014

It seems like you already have everything you need and are trying to reach for greener pastures which are going to blow up in your face. If you get such a bad feeling just doing diligence, it will be miserable once the deal has actually closed.

Most of this pressure is self-inflicted. Seriously, forget the deal, go back to your XX millions, 2 houses and.... girlfriends !? really?

If you weren't stressed and asking for help, I'd say you're an a**h***

AAnonymous· Sep 26, 2014

Well, you see, a business of my life is on the table. I can loose it tomorrow. In one day.

Go play poker and bet several years of your life. Then look how your aces are bet with AK.

AAnonymous· Sep 24, 2014

This is a joke.. what are you? the wolf of wall street?

Stop trying to be Dan Bilzarian and take a long hard look at yourself.

AAnonymous· Sep 26, 2014

This comment made my day. Thanks, man ;)

AAnonymous· Sep 24, 2014

This is obvious trolling. Should I become an alcoholic. I call my girlfriends to have sex.

Great use of this platform. I am sure you will do fine for yourself.

AAnonymous· Sep 26, 2014

Actually you'd better ask editor why he changed my story to a question like Should I become an alcoholic.

The fact is that I feel like I'm becoming an alcoholic already.

AAnonymous· Sep 25, 2014

I suggest you should become an alcoholic. This will solver all your problems.

AAnonymous· Sep 26, 2014

Thank you doctor.

AAnonymous· Sep 25, 2014

This is what wrong with anonymous sites like this. You get occasional trolls. This is one is obvious.

AAnonymous· Sep 25, 2014

It's pretty funny. It's a great parody.

Thanks for the laugh, OP.

AAnonymous· Sep 26, 2014

Thanks for the positive. I'm feeling better. But I still drink now after having a blowjob from a Ukranian girl with big tits =(

AAnonymous· Sep 26, 2014

start getting sleep
Work out
Meditate/yoga
get over yourself and realize your blessings. you are not that important. neither are they. Money isn't as important as your health or your reputation, addiction will cost you both, I promise.
If for whatever reason you cannot do any of these things, and I suggest starting with just one at a time, then find yourself a quality psychological professional.

AAnonymous· Sep 26, 2014

I tried yoga. I hate it. I cant read. I cant sleep. I cant meditate. I'm focused on my business and all my mind is filled with all that shit. Only sex and alcohol save me.

I'm in a kind of trap.

AAnonymous· Sep 27, 2014

Stop whatever you're doing and read Marcus Aurelius' Meditations. Do it now.

http://www.amazon.com/Meditations-New-Translation-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/0812968255

AAnonymous· Sep 29, 2014

Here's are some steps to get you on the right track:

1: Stop going to web sites and talking about your fantasy life.

2: Move out of your mom's basement and get a real job. Maybe McDonalds.

3: Take some basic spelling and grammar lessons.

AAnonymous· Sep 30, 2014

Don't be greedy. Share the alcohol and sex with your potential partner and 30+ lawyers.