GravyTrain

Withdrawal shakes, pains, sweats etc... are less...
Cravings are worse.....
Anxiety still the worst thing.
But I would have had probably 20 bottles of wine by now if I hadn't quit.
That really isn't normal!
Sometimes focusing on that is enough ....
Sometimes it isn't...
Any words of wisdom from you lot of kind supportive alky gurus?😉

GravyTrain

Oh, forgot the mood swings!
Bloody hell!
Even tho I know it's the after effects of booze,
That doesn't mean I can control my moods..
Must be hell for my family.
I put them through so much. 😡

Hawkeye13

It does get better once you get through the acute phase both physically and mentally.

Also, you will be saving a ton of money and will have so much time to do positive things.

Hang in there and take care of your body while it heals clansfan. . .

Tracy999

Every day you stick with it you allow your body to heal a little more. It gets better and better with each day! You're doing great, stick with it!!

dru1085

8 days here Clans... right there with ya. Sometimes that urge comes outta no where and just consumes your mind its crazy. I just try everything I possibly can to not give in to that bottle by immediately staying active, like turning on the tv or put in a movie. Read a book, log on to SR and post something... all those side effects are enough to say F you alcohol I aint going back and erasing the days ive been without ya !! Enjoy your sunday.

Dru -

Dee74

How are you doing now, clansfan?

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GravyTrain

Shite...
Exhausted but can't sleep...
Can't focus on anything...
Stonking headache...
Anxiety worse again...
Cravings coming and going...
Not drinking tho!👍

SeanMc

I think you'll get there Clansfan.

I'd say try not to fight too much and instead see if you can find activities that transcend the whole drink-not drink question.