magnin93

I kept myself busy today to keep my mind off drinking. After i was done i panicked.i am having sleeping problems. I am full of anxiety!

1undone

Some times I take a Benadryl when I can't sleep or get back up and read here. Which it looks like you are doing. You'll get through this. What did you do today? Tell me it wasn't shopping! Lol

Tigger41

I still get waves of anxiety but they've been passing after a spell - sometimes they last hours sometimes only minutes. See a doctor as soon as you can but until then don't drink - just hold on ok? PM me if you need to vent more - this is hard but you're doing great.

1undone

I meant to tell you since you are only 24hrs sober, you may have trouble sleeping for a few nights so Tigger is right, probably shou see a doc. Are you alone?

CaiHong

Magnin,

These feelings will pass. Distract yourself from them. You will be OK. Don't drink tomorrow will be better.

Goodnight
CaiHong

magnin93

I am not alone. My sis is here. I have benedryl. No shopping. Organizing my mess i wasntableto do before!

Tigger41

I hope your sister is supportive. Talk about you relatives - silly things growing up that your family did - try to laugh some. We're here for you :ghug3 See? Big Hug

magnin93

Thanks Tigger! No we don't really like each other. So I need help here.

1undone

For me the insomnia lasted 3 nights and the anxiety I am still being treated for. Have you told your doctor what you are going through?

EmeraldRose

I didn't sleep well either for a time. Then it happened...SLEEP! LOL I started sleeping like I hadn't a care in the world. When I felt anxious I'd make a cup of tea and sit at the puter right here on SR...for hours if need be. Whatever it took to stay away from those aweful thoughts. The ones that creep up on you saying dumb things.
I did alot of organizing, cleaning, walking the dog helped alot -fresh air and excercise. Looking forward to my weekly AA meeting also was a help. A day at a time, a week at a time...time and patience...keep going.

Tigger41

Magnin - how are you doing this morning?

And I get it with the sister thing - haven't seen mine in 5 years so yeah she wouldn't be a bunch of help

Please give an update - sounds like last night was really tough.

Anna

Simply stopping and paying attention to your breathing can be so helpful. When we're anxious we tend to breathe quickly and shallowly which adds to the anxiety. Take a few slow and deep breaths and you will automatically begin to relax. It won't stop the anxiety dead in its tracks, but it will give you some control.

magnin93

Hi everyone. Having a bit of a hard time still but finally sleeping better!

Dee74

good to hear on the sleeping front magnin
what do you mean exactly by hard time?

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CaiHong

Good to hear Magnin,

Getting a good nights sleep is soooooo important.

All the best
CaiHong

magnin93

Had two drinks tomight. Did not feel bad about it like I thought I would.?