Getting Grouchy - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Amanda_DeMack · 04-21-2007, 05:38 PM

Anyone have any ideas on what I could possibly do to get rid of this grouchy feeling? Is this normal? I am just so irritable lately. All I think about is smoking, and I get so mad that I can't, because I know I shouldn't. Now that I've said it out loud (so to speak), I feel slightly better. I am really stressing over it though. Thanks

historyteach · 04-21-2007, 06:18 PM

Hi, Amanda!

Well, I've got to say, I experienced grouchy feelings too, when I quit...
And when I smoked! LOL!

I think we need to do a few things, from my experience.
First, look at what's bothering us. Is it something we can fix? If so, fix it. If now, find a way to minimize the irritability. No, chopping off his head won't work,

Then, remember to continue to take good care of ourselves. Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I found exercise to be very helpful in dealing with anger, frustration and irritability. Sweat it out!

I hope some of this is helpful. You're doing GREAT! So, keep up the good work!

And remember to keep the quit and post before you puff!

Shalom!

jlo34 · 04-23-2007, 10:24 AM

Yep, being grouchy is just one of those things we experience in life. Along with History's suggestions, which are wonderful, I would also add taking a postive perspective on things. Try and see the good in everything..that really helped minimize the "glaring" hostility I felt....and it didn't last a real long time either.

I also changed the I can't smoke to I don't want to smoke. Tell me I can't do something and I'll show you just how well I can...even if it's me telling me that!!! Kinda competitive like that, I suppose.

Blessings and keep up the great work,
Jen

Amanda_DeMack · 04-29-2007, 12:42 PM

Thank You, your support is much needed.

It's been:
1 month, six days, 14 hours, 9 minutes and 13 seconds. 204 cigarettes not smoked, saving $59.53. Life saved: 18 hours, 40 minutes.

04-21-2007, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Amanda_DeMack Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 10	Getting Grouchy Anyone have any ideas on what I could possibly do to get rid of this grouchy feeling? Is this normal? I am just so irritable lately. All I think about is smoking, and I get so mad that I can't, because I know I shouldn't. Now that I've said it out loud (so to speak), I feel slightly better. I am really stressing over it though. Thanks

04-21-2007, 06:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Hi, Amanda! Well, I've got to say, I experienced grouchy feelings too, when I quit... And when I smoked! LOL! I think we need to do a few things, from my experience. First, look at what's bothering us. Is it something we can fix? If so, fix it. If now, find a way to minimize the irritability. No, chopping off his head won't work, Then, remember to continue to take good care of ourselves. Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I found exercise to be very helpful in dealing with anger, frustration and irritability. Sweat it out! I hope some of this is helpful. You're doing GREAT! So, keep up the good work! And remember to keep the quit and post before you puff! Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

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04-23-2007, 10:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
jlo34 Grateful recovering alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 814	Yep, being grouchy is just one of those things we experience in life. Along with History's suggestions, which are wonderful, I would also add taking a postive perspective on things. Try and see the good in everything..that really helped minimize the "glaring" hostility I felt....and it didn't last a real long time either. I also changed the I can't smoke to I don't want to smoke. Tell me I can't do something and I'll show you just how well I can...even if it's me telling me that!!! Kinda competitive like that, I suppose. Blessings and keep up the great work, Jen

04-29-2007, 12:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Amanda_DeMack Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 10	Thank You, your support is much needed. It's been: 1 month, six days, 14 hours, 9 minutes and 13 seconds. 204 cigarettes not smoked, saving $59.53. Life saved: 18 hours, 40 minutes.

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