MamaOf2

I'm on day 3 and have been to a meeting, plan to go again on Saturday and have otherwise made a point to get myself out of the house during wine o clock. Tonight it was supposed to be a 2 hour yoga class. I had lined up a babysitter and she just called and cancelled. My husband can't get out of work in time. I have no other babysitters and the meetings are either too early (DH not home from work - and I have two toddlers) or they're after my "danger time."

I'm feeling panicky. I don't want to drink - I don't want the opportunity too - I'm not there yet.

Someone calm me down, please!!

Anna

Hi Mama,

It sounds like you're doing pretty well, but the babysitter cancellation threw you. You can always hang out here. There are always people around SR and it's a lifeline for me. You can also PM me anytime if you want to. I''m always around.

curliQ

Whoa, calm down. You have this under control. Don't let this throw you. Tonight is no different than the other 2 were. You were distracting yourself during that time and you just have to do that again.

Rowan

I know it's difficult with toddlers, but can you find some relaxing music online and do some yoga stretches at home? Create a healing atmosphere - incense, candles, soft lighting, and treat yourself to a bubble bath when the kids get to bed.
These early days can be difficult, but you'll be that much stronger if you work your way through them. Hang in there, and as suggested, keep posting. We do understand.

CarolD

Yes...distract yourself.
Prayer helps me immensley to stay balanced.

Anodyne

Mama - Hang in there You're off to a good start.
Getting panicy can certainly happen during withdrawl, which you are probably
right smack in right now.

I've been told that around day 3-5 is the worst for actual physical withdrawl.

Take a breath, or a few, and relax a bit.
Feeling upset, anxious, shakey, etc, is all perfectly normal right now.

Even if the meetings are after your danger time, you might want to consider
going to one sooner than Saturday - they can have a great calming effect on people.
The sense of community, and other people who have been where you are - and
are living proof that you can get through it, and who understand what you're dealing
with, can be very cathartic.

Keep up the good job

You've got a great start to the year.

Dee74

hope you're feeling better, mama

D

Missymae737

Hi,

You can do this...

Keep posting here...

There are lots of folks who are wanting to support you...:ghug2

tanyapmc

Hang in there sweetie. Maybe you could find someone else that has kids and you could take turns watching each others kids. I know where I go to meetings there are alot of young people that watch kids there.

And stay busy. Bake a cake. take a bath. clean out a closet. start a craft project. you get the idea.

And don't forget the serentiy prayer.

Jomey

Hey Mama - I know it's hard with kids to even think about serenity at times, but you are doing great. I am, as a mom myself, extra proud of you! Gotta run, one of our "little blessings" crying! Keep strong!

trakin

Hi, Mama --

I hope you're still hanging in there.

Thanks for all of the good sugggestions from those who've already written...I'm sure I'll be re-reading this thread next time a bad craving strikes for me, too!

When I'm feeling a little shaky, it helps me to go back and read my previous posts to remind myself of how I felt when I was feeling stronger.

I also drink iced coffeee or eat something and that seems to help a bit.

It is hard with toddlers though. Maybe you could take them to a kids movie if one is playing nearby? Maybe you could talk to your yoga teacher about having a sitter available during her class time if she has space for that?

I don't know...

In any case, I hope you're doing ok. We're with you....

Creekryder

Mama,
Use your yoga techniques—breath deeply and stay focused. Do some of your simple asanas to help you relax. And if the going gets too tough, talk to us...that's why the site is here.

Padraic

MamaOf2

Thanks so much for all of the support - it really means a lot. I called my SIL and she let me drop the kiddos off there until DH could pick them up.

Two hours of sweat-drenched yoga later and I feel amazing - and am grateful to have another day under my belt!!