IMHomerSimpson

its been 2 days for me alcohol free and i have had a headache for 24 hours straight,soaking my pillow on the short sleep cycles throughout the nights,hatin the world at the moment,did i mention my head hurts?????????????? i wanna say F it so bad and just go buy a case of beer but im gonna restrain myself and be miserable to make this the final one.

wantfrieswithat

I'm there feeling the same way this morning too. I drank 5 days straight and feeling the pain, thinking why did I do this again? Don't give up.

CarolD

Yes...this can be your last miserable de tox.
And that is great!

Today will be the worse I think.
Go out and do something physical.
Take aspirin Cut out caffine
Drink gallons of water

Hugs Patrick

earlybird

Your way isnt working. What are you going to do about that?

wantfrieswithat

Carol that's good advice... I tried laying down in the bed with my mind racing and it didn't help. Those unfounded fears, misery. So I got myself up and going for a walk in a bit. Thanks for sharing that.

wantfrieswithat

I don't understand why it's not working... I go to AA, got a sponsor, working on the steps. It makes no sense because I want sobriety so badly. Maybe not badly enough yet, I don't know.

Broccoli

You hang in there, Homer! Keep telling yourself that this IS the final one and you will never ever ever have to go through it again. Never. Keep posting. You too WantFries. We are all here for you *holds your hands tight*

Congratulations on your 2 days and onwards to day 3. You can do it! XXXXX

CarolD

wantfrieswithat....get your head clear for now
Walk to a meeting and share.

Many of us had false starts..I had plenty of them!

Move on...the best is yet to come

zoomer

Just wanted to wish you both good luck!

Nuudawn

I think we all wish we had the right words of encouragement to help you to your feet...to get you standing...then walking...a solid path to sobriety. I found what looks like the best path, for me, so far...and that is AA. It was my last answer. It was the answer that came when I actually asked for help. Up until then, I truly thought my self-will could pull me through. Imagine my surprise when I realized it was exactly that which got me into this mess in the first place. Until I do some pretty harrowing internal work and start to heal...I can't trust my head right now. My thoughts move around like a pinball these days....it's exhaustingly rewarding.

Booze is only like 5% of the problem..the bigger problem is the thoughts, beliefs, perceptions, reactions and behaviours that got your here today. It's an inside job first and foremost. I pray you find an answer that will lead you out of this hell.

Salsa

Homer how are you doing? How's the head? I had almost migraines for days and while knowing a drink (would never be one!) would help the pain, I knew in reality it was just a bandaid and a set back. Drink lots of water, eat well, get lots of rest and stay strong. The headaches will subside and you won't have to go through this again if you don't pick up another drink