new to recovery
Hi there,
I am newly discharged from Detox, and am 17 days sober. I really found Sober Recovery helpful in deciding how to stop drinking, and wanted to be part of the community to get support and support others.
Right now I feel grateful that cravings aren't too bad, but I am very fragile (sensitive) to being overstimulated, irritated, and feel like all my nerves are exposed. My attention is on reducing stress as my #1 coping task, as stress is my primary trigger. I also feel pretty empty and lonely, despite a wonderful marriage and partner. I sleep a lot.
I am in IOP and attend meetings daily. Trying to find a home group I can handle, and to take it really slow.
Thanks for being available to allow me to share my thoughts and feelings as they come up, and for this great forum.
Peace,