Mescal

Well I will have 3 full days in 2.5 hours then starting day 4. I wish I felt a lot better than I do. Little sleep the past two days, but hopefully for tonight. Last night I would jerk awake almost every time I fell asleep. I missed a meeting with my therapist today due to a work meeting going long. Luckily I was able to reschedule for tomorrow. I plan on hitting another AA meeting tomorrow evening. Hopefully if I can sleep tonight I'll feel close to 100 percent tomorrow. We're doing it this time and I'm excited about it!

Dee74

It can take a little time for our minds and bodies to recover mescal - I dunno about you but I drank hard for years...

give it a few days - I know it's hard, but try to be patient

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pipparina

Good for you on you day count. Sometimes sleep can be off in the beginning, as our bodies get used to not having alcohol in them. Can you get a Big Book from your meeting? I found reading those stories before bed helped calm me down so I could fall asleep.

Mescal

Good idea pipparina, I have it in my iPhone, will try to read some tonight.

Dee, I hear you....just frustrating when you're hung ho to change

pipparina

Wow, technology. I show how long I've been at this! At least you don't have to worry that a big blue booke with Alcoholics Anonymous will fall out of your bag in front of all you work friends!

punkindr

Trust me the first days are the hardest. I couldnt sleep. I couldnt eat because every time I would it would make me sick. I would constantly shake and fidget. I just couldnt sit still. I am now finishing up my 4th day and I am actually feeling better. We talked to our local pharmasist about an over the counter item that might help take the edge off and he recommended an antihistimene like that found in Benedryl. It has helped. I have had no erges, but I an edgy and quick to snap at my family but they are very understanding. Keep it up. It does get better. I am right here with you!!

Mescal

finally slept last night. I feel so much better today. Day 4 is looking good.