Introvrtd1

I don’t know…8 months and it seems to hit me the beginning of every new month I’m sober ☹️

I know compared to lots of you with far more time sober under your belts, I shouldnt complain too much since this is still considered ‘early sobriety’

I mean I understand it takes time….lots of time to heal and the brain to find homeostasis. But I’m still toughing it out….being somewhat brave, and not letting this anxiety get the best of me…

Its hard though.

Dee74

I'm not sure how you'd differentiate between anxiety as anxiety or anxiety as PAWS, but I do know that my anxiety is the best its ever been.

Not drinking really is a powerful tool in that improvement

You're on the right road Introvrtd
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Astro

This.

My anxiety has never completely gone away and some days it's there with a vengeance, but its return can be fleeting and that's a result of sobriety. I always suggest getting outdoors and into some sunshine and fresh air, and maybe exercising even if just a walk, that's what works for me.

biminiblue

Yeah, exercise and a healthy diet with lots of whole foods and low sugar/low caffeine.

Maybe some therapy? Sensitivity is a SuperPower, but it has to be managed.

Breathing exercises. Box Breathing here

Grounding...check out "Tapping" on Youtube (the Jessica Ortner ones.)

Time.

dustyfox

Introvrtd just wanted to say how well you have done, 8 months is great achievement. Perhaps keeping a journal of your thoughts and anxieties might help, or posting here. I believe others when they say 'time' will help .

Introvrtd1

Thanks dustyfox for the encouragement.

Astro

Music has been another anxiety reducer for me, either listening or playing my guitar. Your profile pic reminded me of that, on occasion I'll knock out Jimi's "Hey Joe"

Introvrtd1

Sometimes I think it’s something I ate…Sugar mostly…or maybe I freak myself out and talk or overthink myself into a panic attack or anxiety ☹️

Other times I figure it’s paws creeping in and giving me a hard time. I forget that it’s all part of recovery. 🙁

But it’s soooo much better than coming off a drinking binge

Introvrtd1

Weird day today On again off again anxiety last several days but today seems ok.

Vik88

Just don't let it get to you. i know it's hard. but in the end the anxiety subsides. it did for me and i hope it does for you.

Introvrtd1

Slept horribly last night….Up since 2am….got to work by 5am and falling asleep at my desk by 9am…. Been a real struggle to stay awake all day.

Astro

Hang in there Intro, I still have those days & nights when my mind beats me up and the restlessness prevents me from getting sleep. Prayer and meditation can be a tremendous help, but sometimes I even forget to do those.

Introvrtd1

Yup…I read daily Bible verses too 😇