Day 2. Cranky!
Sober from 11/19/13-1/18/14
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Los Angeles CA
Posts: 177
My first week was hell on earth. It does get easier. I'm only on day 12 but I feel 100 times better, physically, than I did those first 7 days. Mentally, I'm struggling a bit... but this isn't an easy thing we are doing, and we have to remember that. All the veterans here say it gets easier with time, and I'm going to believe that. Hang in there!
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Finger Lakes, NY
Posts: 521
Hi Kate! Welcome to the SR family. My first week was miserable. But slowly things got better. It does take time but well worth the wait! Those feelings will go away as your body heals and your mind clears. You will find lots of support here!
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,506
Hi Kate! 
A big welcome to you. 
Edgy and cranky - well you're completely normal. I had a few days of that, followed by a few days of being exhausted & 'foggy' - then everything started to improve. Congratulations on your 2 days sober - you're doing great.
A big welcome to you. Edgy and cranky - well you're completely normal. I had a few days of that, followed by a few days of being exhausted & 'foggy' - then everything started to improve. Congratulations on your 2 days sober - you're doing great.
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 197
Hey Kate. I know what you mean about feeling weird about being sober on a Saturday. It happens to me all the time. I'll be out eating and I think " wait, I'm sober. This is really weird. ". At times I feel like I'm missing out on something but I'm still early in recovery and I got to get over those feelings. You can do it. Just concentrate on getting to day 3 for now. MB8
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Chattanooga TN
Posts: 596
Hi Kate! The elation comes soon. When I was getting pissy, or well when I still am getting pissy lol, I would do some kind of exercise. Anything really. Random jumping jacks, pushups anything to burn some of the energy. I don't remember now what day it was that I woke up feeling like I have never felt in my life. Happy! It will come, just hang on and wait it out with us.
Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 559
hey kate
it gets easier. i was ready to kill, my first few days!
if you don't pick up a drink, you never have to go through this hardest part again. i have 60 days tomorrow and my life has improved so much it's almost scary...
it gets easier. i was ready to kill, my first few days!
if you don't pick up a drink, you never have to go through this hardest part again. i have 60 days tomorrow and my life has improved so much it's almost scary...
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: against the grain
Posts: 746
I'll echo what everyone else is saying, Kate. Welcome. This site is so helpful. I'm about halfway through day 11 and the support, advice, and compassion I have found here have made a huge difference. And yes, those first few days are brutal. For me, I need to be comitted to sobrity for the long haul, but I just try to focus on today, sometimes even the next hour. You can do it. Stay strong. Sobriety is the reward.
SeaScape
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: California
Posts: 313
Definitely recommend being active - it will melt a bad mood away instead of it consuming you. I still get grumpy and irritable but in general I am way more in control of my emotions. Congratulations to you on your 2 days!
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Alabama
Posts: 29
Finishing up day 6 and was somewhat better than day 5. Yesterday, was rough. Long holiday weekend, lots of time and football on TV which is when I always had a beer in hand. Saturday night tonight and watching my team with no beers, home with kids while my drinking friends and family at various locations taking in the game and catching a buzz. Was difficult but tried to focus on the game and not think about the drinking. Enjoyed being with my son and discussing the plays of the game with him. Then disaster strikes, we lose the game on a freak play at the end, undefeated season down the tubes, chance for 3-peat national championship gone and my depression in full force. Thankfully, no alcohol and I realize how much better I will feel by not drinking away my sorrows. Trying to stay awake a while longer but ready to just go to bed and start a new day tomorrow. Football aside, today was a bit better than yesterday. SO glad tomorrow is Sunday, can go to church and get one with preparing for the work week. Survived a long holiday weekend without a "cold Beer" and watched a major rivalry football game without is a monumental accomplishment for me as well. Thanks for letting me vent.
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