Jack16

Hey everyone, I'm on Day 8, which I'm pleased about, but since I woke up I've been feeling pretty low and lonely.

It's nothing massive, and it won't make me drink, but I just wanted to share it. Tried to phone a few people but couldn't get anyone. I just need a dose of human connection.

T H A N K S

IOAA2

(((y)))

SoberLeigh

Hugs your way, Jack. So proud of your eight days!!!! Look yourself in the mirror and give yourself a high five; your SR friend's will be smiling back at you.

Tang

I don't normally hug, but I'm making an exception. Hope you feel better!

Placebo

LBrain

Hi Jack, be proud of yourself on 8 days. I think we sometimes forget how alone we were when drinking. And now that we are sober we must learn to cope with our feeligs.

But I understand - hope you are doing alright. Just keep checking in here if you are having a tough time.

immri

I hear ya! I hope you feel better soon, big hug for you.

Wastinglife

Loneliness was always a huge trigger for relapse for me. My drinking pushed a lot of people away so when I sobered up, I was pretty much alone. During my worst drinking days, I oddly was surrounded by people that i avoided do I could drink in secret. Now I am starved for attention. My therapist is the closest person to me and I have to pay her.

Reach out here often. Always people around.

Jack16

Thanks everyone for your kindness. It is such a support. Sometimes that is all it takes, just to know there's good people out there.

And just now I got phoned by a guy in long-term recovery. We arranged to meet and chat tomorrow then hit a meeting.

I say once again: THANK YOU

Ruby2

Hugs being sent your way. I still sometimes wake up feeling low. As the day progresses it generally passes. It helps me to get moving. Well done on eight days.

OnMyWay7

Hugs to you anytime. This is difficult and anything I can do to help. You can do this

Sugar77

Hey Jack,
Yesterday was my day 8 AF too, I was so down and I didn't know why, posted on these forums for the first time, got a decent sleep for a change and woke up today feeling more positive
Early days are so tough, there will be highs and lows and right now I've alot of worries and questions that are whirring around in my head, thinking about an alcohol free life and how i'll fit into one. But for now, i'm just trying to take one day at a time

Gilmer

((((Jack))))

Jack16

Thanks Teebee

Jack16

Everything you said is EXACTLY what is spinning around in my own mind! Guess it's good to know we're not alone in this. Good luck, and thanks!

AliceInTheRain

Hi there Jack, sending a hug your way. I'm having a bit of a lonely day too, but it will pass, for both of us. On days like this I am so thankful for the internet and especially SR. Good to see you here

sugarbear1

Here's a big HUG for you

Jack16

Thanks Alice... sending hugs back your way

Lovesunrises

Big Hugs Jack!

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