Robzoloft

Hey All- I have 6 weeks sober today...I almost can't believe it..I went back and checked the calendar and its definitely 6 weeks...uncharted territory for me since I was like 17...I'm 42 tomorrow. Anyway, another bizarre question- my right hand sweats profusely since I stopped drinking...I know that sounds ridiculous but its true...just my right hand. I'm becoming aware of so many physical things since stopping drinking...maybe they were always there, I don't know. On a more serious note..anxiety has really become an issue...I'm currently on meds for that but I think I need to address it further...untreated mental health issues have inevitably led me straight to the bottle...has anyone else gone through this? I get so worked up and paranoid..its become a quality of life thing...really. Its hard to dodge the "doom and gloom" thinking at times...Hope all is well and everybodys safe...Thanks...Rob

Tazman53

Rob I found the solution to all that doom and gloom crap in the steps and in the rooms. Now in regards to the sweaty hand????? I really have no clue, I do know I continued to see physical changes in me for over 6 months.

Anna

Well, yes, I think lots of us drink to self-medicate. I had to get my depression properly treated, before I was able to stop drinking.

And, I think it's easy to overlook physical problems while we're wrapped up in addiction. Maybe they were always there, but you should probably talk to your dr.

Rowan

Hi Rob - I just wanted to say WELL DONE
on 6 weeks of sobriety! Sorry I don't have any information about the sweating hand. I do suffer from anxiety and paranoia from time to time but the longer I've been sober and continue to work at recovery, it's gotten a lot better. Keep reaching out, going to meetings, and working with your sponsor. You're doing really well, Rob.

stone

Congrats Rob! 6 weeks! 8

At 6 weeks I was still all over the place mentally, mood swings, anxiety, despair...where was my 'pink, fluffy cloud'?!
I am glad your seeing your Doc. I self medicated too, I have always had mental probs.

As for the one hand sweating, sounds like anxiety but I dont really know.

Tazman53

Rob I have to hang my head in shame, I neglected to congradulate you on 6 weeks, HUGE accomplishment!

29a

Easy does it buddy. Your body has some healing to do. 6th weeks is an amazing accomplishment. By your bodies standards though, it stayed drunk for years n years, we can't expect it to be fully healed in 6 weeks. Honestly it took 6 or 7 months for my body to stabilize. The human body is very resiliant but it takes time, everything is a process. Don't expect to be 20 years sober over night. It will get better though and chances are your fine.

***standard disclaimer, medical advice from drunks is not
reliable, talk to a dr like you said you were going to***

I'm actually getting a physical in 2 weeks, my first since I've been sober
i don't think there is anything wrong with me, but getting confirmation will definitely be a relief

serenityqueen

First of all I'd like to say,

Congratulations on 6 Weeks!

As far as the hand sweating, you remind me alot of myself early in my Recovery, especially when you said you checked the calendar to make sure it was 6 weeks today. I know for me, I was waiting for someone to pull the rug out from under me. It was like this all was too good to be true. I kept thinking that at any minute I was going to wake up either in jail or the Psych Ward. The entire amount of time I thought I was Clean & Sober would end up being simply a hallucination I had after an overdose. I later realized that all the guilt, shame and self hatred was alot stronger than I thought. I thought I didn't deserve to be happy. I didn't think I was worthy of the life that I was now living.

But you do deserve all the Happiness you are feeling. And as far as your hand goes? I think it's a way of thinking that now, right when you're finally getting your #*^! together, you have some mysterious, fatal illness. I don't think one sweaty hand is a symptom of anything except thinking you're not worth the Congratulations that are coming your way.

Enjoy the new life you are working on! I now have over 2 1/2 years Clean & Sober and it only gets better. Also, did you say tomorrow is your actual birthday? Well, Happy Birthday as well!8

serenityqueen

Oh my goodness, I did not realize that the font was so big. I didn't want to risk losing the message though. I've had alot of problems with that lately. Oh, well, I guess you won't be able to miss it, will you. LOL!

tay-lyn

Hi Rob;
I don't have any answers to your questions, I just wanted to pop in and say WELL DONE! Six weeks is incredible. Good for you Rob...I'm super happy for you.
Hugs.
Tay.