Day 3
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Day 3
Day 3 and so far so good. This is my first day back in the office since quitting and I feel really depressed about it. I find work such a chore at the moment and was drowning my sorrows every night. I have a great job though and at 35 years old I should be spritely out of bed every morning. I suspect the dreaded booze had me in a vicious circle and was the route cause of feeling crappy. However on day 3 I still feel shattered and unmotivated. How long did it take everyone else to start to get that energy that folks on here rave about?
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Congrats on day 3!
It takes time and to be honest I still get small episodes of fatigue. Not bad but just enough that when I get them I make sure I get extra sleep at night. There is nothing wrong with turning in early.
It was hard for me to work at first but as more days went on it got easier. I had a clear head so it I did not seem so dragged down by work. Get yourself some hard candy or chocolate. It helps. Alcohol had a lot of sugar in it and my body craved it. It gave me the boost I needed.
Take it easy and take it one day at a time.
It takes time and to be honest I still get small episodes of fatigue. Not bad but just enough that when I get them I make sure I get extra sleep at night. There is nothing wrong with turning in early.
It was hard for me to work at first but as more days went on it got easier. I had a clear head so it I did not seem so dragged down by work. Get yourself some hard candy or chocolate. It helps. Alcohol had a lot of sugar in it and my body craved it. It gave me the boost I needed.
Take it easy and take it one day at a time.
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Hi, Im day ten and Im just starting to feel good. Not sleeping every night, but when I do I feel like a million bucks the next day. It is really really worth it. My family says Im much nicer and less emotional. Win win.
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A lot longer then 3 days !!!!!
My moods were likea rollercoaster ride .... high and low
Just focus on your recovery ATM
Rest when you can ... remove what stressors you are able to.
I was in a mental fog for a little under a month.
My motivation at work was zip .... it is just returning now.
Be kind to yourself .. be patient ... things get better
My moods were likea rollercoaster ride .... high and low
Just focus on your recovery ATM
Rest when you can ... remove what stressors you are able to.
I was in a mental fog for a little under a month.
My motivation at work was zip .... it is just returning now.
Be kind to yourself .. be patient ... things get better
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Originally Posted by yoohoo 
Hi, Im day ten and Im just starting to feel good. Not sleeping every night, but when I do I feel like a million bucks the next day. It is really really worth it. My family says Im much nicer and less emotional. Win win.
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Originally Posted by maybebabey
Day 3 and so far so good. This is my first day back in the office since quitting and I feel really depressed about it. I find work such a chore at the moment and was drowning my sorrows every night. I have a great job though and at 35 years old I should be spritely out of bed every morning. I suspect the dreaded booze had me in a vicious circle and was the route cause of feeling crappy. However on day 3 I still feel shattered and unmotivated. How long did it take everyone else to start to get that energy that folks on here rave about?
Hey....you know you've done a brave thing. You've admitted you have a problem and you're taking action! Bravo! Taking action is a must everyday. Get yourself centered before you get up and get going. If you're like me, I can get my mind wrapped up in my day easily, imagining scenarios, my retaliation against others and many worse case scenarios. And that still makes me want to lie in bed and not do anything. My mental energy is drained. I'm at 104 days.
So I read a devotional. The 24 Hours a day and a few others. Takes a few minutes but I don't get up until that's done and I've thought on and prayed a little for Gods guidance.
Hey we all have crummy days. Life is going to happen. Yes you can feel crappy physically and emotionally and still remain sober and clean! I also listen to songs--playlists on my iPod while driving into work or whatever--that have songs I can relate to recovery. So many have journeyed here before us. Draw strength from them.
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Thanks everyone, appreciate it!
Just realised today that i have a drinking buddy visiting this weekend which I had forgotten all about. Usually we get tanked together. I have not told them I am on the Wagon. Bit worried about their reaction and that they will try and talk me out of it. They have always been a good friend and its not always about alcohol, so I don't want to just cut them off without trying! But I have between now and Friday to develop a good strategy. Where as with most people I am playing down the seriousness and making like this is a health kick/weird social experiment, but with her i might just tell it straight and say how serious things have got in recent years and that I want off the booze bus......
Just realised today that i have a drinking buddy visiting this weekend which I had forgotten all about. Usually we get tanked together. I have not told them I am on the Wagon. Bit worried about their reaction and that they will try and talk me out of it. They have always been a good friend and its not always about alcohol, so I don't want to just cut them off without trying! But I have between now and Friday to develop a good strategy. Where as with most people I am playing down the seriousness and making like this is a health kick/weird social experiment, but with her i might just tell it straight and say how serious things have got in recent years and that I want off the booze bus......
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Originally Posted by maybebabey
Thanks everyone, appreciate it!
Just realised today that i have a drinking buddy visiting this weekend which I had forgotten all about. Usually we get tanked together. I have not told them I am on the Wagon. Bit worried about their reaction and that they will try and talk me out of it. They have always been a good friend and its not always about alcohol, so I don't want to just cut them off without trying! But I have between now and Friday to develop a good strategy. Where as with most people I am playing down the seriousness and making like this is a health kick/weird social experiment, but with her i might just tell it straight and say how serious things have got in recent years and that I want off the booze bus......
Just realised today that i have a drinking buddy visiting this weekend which I had forgotten all about. Usually we get tanked together. I have not told them I am on the Wagon. Bit worried about their reaction and that they will try and talk me out of it. They have always been a good friend and its not always about alcohol, so I don't want to just cut them off without trying! But I have between now and Friday to develop a good strategy. Where as with most people I am playing down the seriousness and making like this is a health kick/weird social experiment, but with her i might just tell it straight and say how serious things have got in recent years and that I want off the booze bus......
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