Health anxiety
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High anxiety is one of the withdrawal symtoms.
Try to relax, drink some tea.
Our bodies are quite remarkable at repairing itself.
Be very proud of yourself,4 days is awesome.
This shall pass, trust me,I've been there.
Try to relax, drink some tea.
Our bodies are quite remarkable at repairing itself.
Be very proud of yourself,4 days is awesome.
This shall pass, trust me,I've been there.
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Yes, I had the same anxiety. It got much better after I was sober for a bit. If it persists or becomes worse, see a doc or a counselor. Anxiety is a very common and very treatable problem.
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Yea thats how I was the first few days. When you're in a heightened state of anxiety it's easy to have irrational fears. Do something relaxing, as mentioned by Resolute, tea, hot bath or shower, listen to some music, keep posting on SR. You're ok 
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Join Date: May 2014
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You're not alone Hez. The best thing you can do is face it head on and go see your doctor. Simple blood tests can show damage. It may not be as bad as you think. Don't try and diagnose yourself on the internet. I did that and convinced myself I was dying and here I am- ok - as long as I don't drink. Drink lots of water, eat healthy and take vitamins. As long as you stay away from the alcohol, your body will begin to heal. Your skin will change, bloating will go down and your eyes will get brighter. People will notice and comment. Feel better and be proud of yourself for another sober day 
Mary2
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Join Date: Dec 2013
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Thanks so much for the quick responses friends... I need to just breathe. I keep imagining leaving my sons. I've no bad physical symptoms now it's just mentally. I hope it will pass I feel like a screw ball googling cancers etc... Looney bin for me 
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I had many crazy irrational thoughts.....with the absense of alcohol we are aware and thinking. Combine that with the anxiety of withdrawal and we can feel like we are going nuts. It passes. Many people see thier doctors to give them peace of mind that they are ok. You will calm down and feel better soon, hez. Keep up the good work and stay on this site. Congratulations on 4 days....tomorrow will be 5! 
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The early days and anxiety go hand in hand.
Hang in there, it gets better. I bought SleepyTime Wellness Tea and Tension Tamer tea, and I drank a lot of them in the first month. Try to remember this crazy time, so you don't ever go back to drinking and have to do this again.
Eat well, try to get a little exercise, and if you want to sleep 14 hours, sleep 14 hours. It took me about a month before I slept eight hours a day for more than a few days in a row. Lots of 2AM wakeups, and I'd have to get up and have some milk or hot chocolate. Good thing is, SR is always here.
Hang in there, it gets better. I bought SleepyTime Wellness Tea and Tension Tamer tea, and I drank a lot of them in the first month. Try to remember this crazy time, so you don't ever go back to drinking and have to do this again.
Eat well, try to get a little exercise, and if you want to sleep 14 hours, sleep 14 hours. It took me about a month before I slept eight hours a day for more than a few days in a row. Lots of 2AM wakeups, and I'd have to get up and have some milk or hot chocolate. Good thing is, SR is always here.
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Yes, this thread will always be here.
Any "bedtime tea" will work, "SleepyTime" and "SleepyTime Wellness" teas are by Celestial Seasonings - it's a U.S. company, but I'm sure Scotland has an equivalent. The regular SleepyTime is chamomile and peppermint, the Wellness is the same, but it has Valerian in it (a relaxing herb). Chamomile tea is a good substitute. Very relaxing.
Any "bedtime tea" will work, "SleepyTime" and "SleepyTime Wellness" teas are by Celestial Seasonings - it's a U.S. company, but I'm sure Scotland has an equivalent. The regular SleepyTime is chamomile and peppermint, the Wellness is the same, but it has Valerian in it (a relaxing herb). Chamomile tea is a good substitute. Very relaxing.
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Hez - I'm still convinced I am dying although I appear to be in good health. I think it is the guilt that remains from being so neglient of my body for a long time.
Fact is, if something is seriously wrong with us our bodies have ways of telling us. I have to remind myself of that a lot - and I've been sober almost 2 years.
Good advice here in your thread. All I can add is to see your doctor if you can and get a work up for peace of mind otherwise, it's just in our heads most of the time.
Fact is, if something is seriously wrong with us our bodies have ways of telling us. I have to remind myself of that a lot - and I've been sober almost 2 years.
Good advice here in your thread. All I can add is to see your doctor if you can and get a work up for peace of mind
otherwise, it's just in our heads most of the time.
Mary2
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Join Date: Dec 2013
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I willing I think you are right you know... It's just the fear. You guys have been amazing... Sleepy tea defo on cards for tomo. I've slept 6 hours since thur I know lack of sleep drives is mad too xxx
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