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Old 07-01-2010, 06:20 PM
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StLSMD
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: St. Louis MO
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Advice with difficulties

Hey all,

I'm new, struggling - had 9 days - thought I could do ok - didn't, reminded myself why I took on 9 days in the first place. Now on day 3. I cannot beleive how tempermental I've been the last two nights. The mornings are great, I'm super productive and happy, coffee never tasted better. Then by the time I get home to the reasons I need to stay sober (1st and 3rd grade wonderful kids), the smallest thing sets me off. My son is high functioning Autistic, and just a couple hours ago freaked out over a fairly pedestrian meltdown, this is crazy, I'm never the one who snaps. Is it because this is when I'd usually start "taking the edge off?" Anyone have bad mood swings the first week? If so, how long did it take to find stability? I'm not interested in meds, just hoping for a "light at the end of the tunnel" similar story to let me know this is normal. The preoccupation and moodswings are emotionally exhausting, didn't know it'd be this bad.
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