Day 2
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Day 2
Well I made it to day 2. Had strange and frustrating dreams last night but slept a little better. Still feel shaky and I'm either hot or cold off and on. I'm still feeling excited and motivated. I'm not depressed but feel like I'm on the verge of tears for some reason.
On a positive note I went out for dinner with my wife and told her. Not the best timing as we both got supper emotional right there in the middle of everything. People were looking at us and probably thought we were fighting but I didn't care. We watched a movie at home together for the first time last night in... well longer then I can remember.
Thanks for listening I know many of you see this sort of post often and I'm trying to not make it all about me. I want to encourage others and not just leach sympathy. Just feel I had to talk a little this morning to clear my head a bit.
On a positive note I went out for dinner with my wife and told her. Not the best timing as we both got supper emotional right there in the middle of everything. People were looking at us and probably thought we were fighting but I didn't care. We watched a movie at home together for the first time last night in... well longer then I can remember.
Thanks for listening I know many of you see this sort of post often and I'm trying to not make it all about me. I want to encourage others and not just leach sympathy. Just feel I had to talk a little this morning to clear my head a bit.
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Congrats on day 2 Cholula! The weird dreams and erratic sleep are quite common in early sobriety, they will both improve over time. The emotional ups and downs are also very common - remember that your brain has been chemically sedated by alcohol for quite some time, it needs to re-establish a new baseline and things will feel a bit "raw" for a while.
Glad to hear you and your wife had made some positive progress and enjoyed some time together...I could never have gotten sober without the support of my wife.
Post as often as you like...writing out your feelings is an integral part of the process, and it is encouraged!
Glad to hear you and your wife had made some positive progress and enjoyed some time together...I could never have gotten sober without the support of my wife.
Post as often as you like...writing out your feelings is an integral part of the process, and it is encouraged!
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Originally Posted by sva777 
Sounds like a good day 2, my wife was a big help in my recovery and it seems yours will be as well. What are your plans for the next few days?
I'm still working every day and don't have any real plans. I have a full house with a wife and 5 kids so I stay busy no matter what.
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Originally Posted by Cholula
Thanks Scott.
Off topic... You a guitar player? I'm a luthier and string tech for the past 25 years.
Off topic... You a guitar player? I'm a luthier and string tech for the past 25 years.
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Yes Cholula. I was very snappy for a while and either told people the situation or avoided them. I'm on day 17 and it does get better very fast in that regard. I also feel that some times it's all about me. But you know what ? I think it's sort of allowed to be at this stage. Helping others will come in time. Do what you need to do to recover. Post away ! Anyway good to meet you. Sending you love and strength. 
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Originally Posted by stevepearce
Yes Cholula. I was very snappy for a while and either told people the situation or avoided them. I'm on day 17 and it does get better very fast in that regard. I also feel that some times it's all about me. But you know what ? I think it's sort of allowed to be at this stage. Helping others will come in time. Don't worry about over posting or anything else. Do what you need to do to recover. Post away ! Anyway good to meet you. Sending you love and strength.
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Cholula - it's supposed to be all about you getting help - you're certainly not leaching sympathy.
Great job on your 2 days sober. It definitely gets better and easier. I was a miserable, anxious wreck the first few days. Everything changed, and I rose up out of the fog. You can do it.
Great job on your 2 days sober. It definitely gets better and easier. I was a miserable, anxious wreck the first few days. Everything changed, and I rose up out of the fog. You can do it.
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Wonderful job on your day two triumph. Try your best to focus on taking care of YOU and that might make you feel a bit selfish but your mental and physical health deserve it. I'm on day 14 today and am no longer feeling snappy but definitely was on edge for the first week. I avoided a lot of situations (and people) and got as much rest as possible.
You might want to try and find an outlet for yourself like reading, exercise, or a hobby that you enjoy or never got around to because you were too busy drinking.
Anyway, post as often as you like because we have all been in your shoes and many far ahead of us here to help.
You might want to try and find an outlet for yourself like reading, exercise, or a hobby that you enjoy or never got around to because you were too busy drinking.
Anyway, post as often as you like because we have all been in your shoes and many far ahead of us here to help.
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