427

This sux. Been on the verge of tears all day and just want to bawl my eyes out. This is a time when I'd want a drink to numb out. Day started off good, but feel like I'm on a emotional roller coaster. Am sure it's withdrawal, but.. it sux.

Dee74

Hang in there 427...it really does get better
stick around and read and post as much as you like

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MemphisBlues

A friend once told me that when she first got sober -- the first year, actually -- she felt like she had an open chest wound and anyone could just reach in and do with her heart as they pleased.

Emotions are new to us when we first get sober. They can be overwhelming. But they are just emotions. They pass.

Congrats on your decision to get sober. SR is a valuable tool for nearly every emotion you might have. Read. Troll. Post. It helps.

427

Thank you. I'm talking w/ someone on FB that I love to pieces who is part of the emotional "issue," and I think it's helping to get clarification on my ... insecurities. He loves me and I wasn't sure he still did.... Still feel fragile as heck, and don't like not being in control -- of much (duh...?). God, do I need to be here or what?!!!! Glad you're here! Thanks again.

mildytired

Stay with it, each day is going to get easier. I didn't believe it but it is. Just got back from another AA meeting, still don't know if it is the right place for me but now I want more chips. haha

sugarbear1

try to feel them, cry, breathe. it's a new experience. then go do something nice for you.

hugs,

427

Love you guys!

Hevyn

Hi 427. I was the same way. I wish I'd written down how I was feeling so I'd never forget. I agree with sugarbear - let the feelings flow. Once you're through it, you never have to go back there again. It all gets better, as we keep saying - you will make it.

SheWanders

I am with you on the roller coaster. Up, down, sideways, on my head, crying, laughing, sobbing, anxious, hopeful, regretful, grateful, frightened, relieved, horrified, stunned.

Everyone on here says it gets better and they have been right about everything else so I suggest we hang on and trust. At least that's what I feel at this moment ;-)

((hug))