Day 2 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

islandlass · 09-11-2012, 11:55 AM

Struggling a little today. Feeling very irritable and really want a drink. Had been fighting it all afternoon so went for a nap. Woke up and still feeling it. Been eating everything is sight, haha. Yesterday felt so easy, hope the cravings don't get worse and worse. I knew this wouldn't be easy, but I am pulling my hair out right now.

doggonecarl · 09-11-2012, 12:12 PM

Detox isn't recovery. Even if you get through the detox without drinking, what are your plans for staying sober? Face to face support is an option. It's the kind of support you can lean on when the cravings get bad.

Stay strong.

islandlass · 09-11-2012, 12:17 PM

I will be having regular appointments with the substance misuse nurse to work with her after the detox. Also, going to be seeing the dual diagnosis specialist and a CPN.

mecanix · 09-11-2012, 12:20 PM

Hey islandlass ,
this feeling will pass, i remember how jittery and iritable i was in the early days . It is just tempoary and it will pass i promise .. i found shouting a whole string of profanities in the car just took the edge off , going swimming or having a long shower .

Bestwishes, M

superflyashley · 09-11-2012, 12:21 PM

Congrats on day two... stick with it.

hypochondriac · 09-11-2012, 12:41 PM

Stick with it Islandlass

It does get better. Feel free to eat everything and sleep as much as you can. I didn't know what to do with myself in the early days, I spent hours cooking (which is something I hate doing) and walking lots and most of the time I just dragged myself to bed. Just do anything but drink. You can do this! x

islandlass · 09-11-2012, 12:50 PM

Planning on a long walk tomorrow, just to get out of the house and get some fresh air in me. Plus, if I don't I will be the size of a house by the end of the week, haha.

ivehadenoughnow · 09-11-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by islandlass

Planning on a long walk tomorrow, just to get out of the house and get some fresh air in me. Plus, if I don't I will be the size of a house by the end of the week, haha.

Walks are good, in fact anything is good that you don't associate with drinking. I would no sooner step foot in my favorite bar than the man on the moon would. I won't sit down on the couch until I'm past the witching hour. Baths, gyms, hikes, walks, showers, eat a big meal, all of it is superior to waking up with a hangover and chasing a buzz.

**Dee74** · 09-11-2012, 04:25 PM

I think supports important...don't be afraid to find as much of it as you can

This technique helped me too Islandlass

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html (urge surfing)
D

09-11-2012, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
islandlass Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 28	Day 2 Struggling a little today. Feeling very irritable and really want a drink. Had been fighting it all afternoon so went for a nap. Woke up and still feeling it. Been eating everything is sight, haha. Yesterday felt so easy, hope the cravings don't get worse and worse. I knew this wouldn't be easy, but I am pulling my hair out right now.

09-11-2012, 12:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
mecanix Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: uk Posts: 1,482 Blog Entries: 8	Hey islandlass , this feeling will pass, i remember how jittery and iritable i was in the early days . It is just tempoary and it will pass i promise .. i found shouting a whole string of profanities in the car just took the edge off , going swimming or having a long shower . Bestwishes, M __________________ Ups and downs still happen, it's how we deal with them that counts. gave up 3rd sept 2011. I post because i have some experience , not because i have any answers for you .

09-11-2012, 12:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
hypochondriac Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 4,451	Stick with it Islandlass It does get better. Feel free to eat everything and sleep as much as you can. I didn't know what to do with myself in the early days, I spent hours cooking (which is something I hate doing) and walking lots and most of the time I just dragged myself to bed. Just do anything but drink. You can do this! x __________________ “The future you have tomorrow, won't be the same future you had yesterday.” ― Chuck Palahniuk, Rant

09-11-2012, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 67,148	I think supports important...don't be afraid to find as much of it as you can This technique helped me too Islandlass http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html (urge surfing) D __________________

09-11-2012, 12:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
doggonecarl Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,926 Blog Entries: 21	Detox isn't recovery. Even if you get through the detox without drinking, what are your plans for staying sober? Face to face support is an option. It's the kind of support you can lean on when the cravings get bad. Stay strong.

09-11-2012, 12:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
islandlass Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 28	I will be having regular appointments with the substance misuse nurse to work with her after the detox. Also, going to be seeing the dual diagnosis specialist and a CPN.

09-11-2012, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
superflyashley Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 16	Congrats on day two... stick with it.

09-11-2012, 12:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
islandlass Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 28	Planning on a long walk tomorrow, just to get out of the house and get some fresh air in me. Plus, if I don't I will be the size of a house by the end of the week, haha.

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