james186

I'm tired, tense, cranky, run down and feeling altogether ******!! My other half is at home with the TV on and every single thing on it is pissing me off! I'm trying to be nice because she's not feeling well, but my head is all over the place. Sorry for ranting!!!

Anna

You just have to try to relax a bit and get through this. The first few days are usually very difficult, but you can do it. Congratulations for getting to Day 3.

kirstensmith

Congrats on day 3. You are having a bad day. But tomorrow will be better. Your worst day sober is far better than your worst day drunk, right?

luvmygirls

I am right there with you. It's difficult to live with other people while trying to get sober (my husband and kids are my main triggers...go figure!) You can do this. Stay strong and hang in there.

Soberwolf

Hang in there i used to keeep doing press ups in early recovery to get rid of anger

stop for 5 and go again and again and again

trust me gets rid of frustration

biminiblue

I was like that for quite a while.

I tried to be as quiet as possible, that way I couldn't get in any trouble.

james186

Yep, you're right. I'm gonna try and do a few weights etc. in the morning, it always makes me feel better. I'm still feeling the effects of my last binge though so am likely to throw up if I try much in the way of exercising at the moment.

countrygirl2014

Oh yes! Totally normal. It lifted after a few days. Awesome job on your time!

Soberwolf

You can do this james were all with you

Stayingsober72

Hey James, I'm on day four and feeling the same. Also crying a lot. Hang in there dude!

PurpleKnight

Day 3 is early days, hang in there, it gets better!!

Wastinglife

Day 3 was when the anxiety and paranoia hit me. I thought of all sorts of conspiracy theories against me.

dwtbd

Day 3 blows, I am never doing that again

But ...well no but it just blows.

I did a good Forrest Gump impression , went for a Looong walk, exercise wise not too bad, one foot in front of the other just keep doing it, oh and its a metaphor too, day 4 may be better, but .. if not , you still gotta power through, you can do it, just stick to it, and again yep it blows

dwtbd

Just wanted to add to the above, it does blow, but You Can Do It, know you can and do it
rootin for ya

james186

Thanks everybody, I've calmed down and got some perspective now. I became a victim to my negative thinking/feelings earlier, but have managed to get a handle on it. Day 4 tomorrow and ready for it.

A082586

how has day 4 been?

Dee74

Better days are ahead James, I promise

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dwtbd

Yeah how are you doing
Yesterday forgot to say that although day 3,4 can be difficult, I would not trade day +365 for anything, you just have to 'do' the other ones first
Hope all is well and hope to see you around soon

Anna

James I hope you got through yesterday and made it onto Day 4 today.

Ellay

Oh oh...I am heading into day 3 tomorrow ...thanks for the warnings