sober for 2 weeks. angry with the world
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sober for 2 weeks. angry with the world
Am 2 weeks sober but i am feeling so moody and dam right mean. Im keeping myself to myself as i have a feeling i will explode for no reason.
Has this happened to anyone else
Has this happened to anyone else
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In my opinion there is a difference between being sober and being in recovery. Sobriety you can achieve by not picking up a drink. Recovery digs into the reasons you drank to begin with. It sounds like you are doing a great job not drinking but have not started work on the recovery process.
Now that the pysical components have left your system have you given thought to a mental program? Therapy, AA, RR, SMART, Lifering, SR Chat Rooms? If you spend some time reading the threads I think you will find there is a difference in tenor and mindset from people that have simply quit the drink and those of us that are in recovery. There is also a high correlation between relapse and muscling the quit too.
Justm y opinions based on my experience. Good luck.
Now that the pysical components have left your system have you given thought to a mental program? Therapy, AA, RR, SMART, Lifering, SR Chat Rooms? If you spend some time reading the threads I think you will find there is a difference in tenor and mindset from people that have simply quit the drink and those of us that are in recovery. There is also a high correlation between relapse and muscling the quit too.
Justm y opinions based on my experience. Good luck.
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yeah i was in full on rage mode for a good long time. I walked around with clenched teeth and fists all day long. I was so angry.
As the anxiety subsided and such i was able to sort out what i was angry about and try and resolve those situations.
But i'll be honest i do have some lingering issues that cause me to be very angry. My job for one. If i dont resolve it or find something new I'm gonna loose it.
It will get easier as your body adjusts and you sort stuff out. But yeah I can totally relate.
As the anxiety subsided and such i was able to sort out what i was angry about and try and resolve those situations.
But i'll be honest i do have some lingering issues that cause me to be very angry. My job for one. If i dont resolve it or find something new I'm gonna loose it.
It will get easier as your body adjusts and you sort stuff out. But yeah I can totally relate.
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The human brain compensates for chronic alcohol use by over-producing anxiety-inducing chemicals. Take away the alcohol, and the brain continues over-producing anxiety-producing chemicals for a few weeks.
http://web.cerritos.edu/rlewellen/Si...%20Article.pdf
Give it 4-6 weeks to subside.
http://web.cerritos.edu/rlewellen/Si...%20Article.pdf
However, recent conceptualizations
of abstinence symptoms have begun
to focus on aspects of abstinence that are
common to all drugs of abuse and may be
considered more motivational in nature and
perhaps are best described as a negative
affective state (5, 15, 16). These symptoms
include various negative emotions such as
dysphoria, depression, irritability, and anxiety
of abstinence symptoms have begun
to focus on aspects of abstinence that are
common to all drugs of abuse and may be
considered more motivational in nature and
perhaps are best described as a negative
affective state (5, 15, 16). These symptoms
include various negative emotions such as
dysphoria, depression, irritability, and anxiety
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As I've fallen off track... I'm back here.
I'm incredibly irritable after three days, and it is what prompted me to create this username two years ago.
It's not at all uncommon. Just do your best to stay calm, even though it's incredibly difficult.
I'm incredibly irritable after three days, and it is what prompted me to create this username two years ago.
It's not at all uncommon. Just do your best to stay calm, even though it's incredibly difficult.
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I definitely experienced frustration and irritability. Your mind and body are going through a lot, boris. They are stabilizing and adjusting to an alcohol free state. Things will get better.
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I sure was , anger mgt class ,and lots of talking with a professional .
The Anger can be snuffed out too .
Read "anger busting 101 " ,by Hightower .
I was mad as hell 24-7 for years ,Drunk or sober .
The Anger can be snuffed out too .
Read "anger busting 101 " ,by Hightower .
I was mad as hell 24-7 for years ,Drunk or sober .
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