Posting for no real reason
Posting for no real reason
Hi. There's no real point in this post. It's the middle of the night here, and my anxiety has me awake, so I figured I'd just post rather than stare at the ceiling.
It's been about 8 hours since my last drink. Other than the anxiety, not feeling too badly at this point, but I think I better drink some more water.
Anyway, have a good day.
It's been about 8 hours since my last drink. Other than the anxiety, not feeling too badly at this point, but I think I better drink some more water.
Anyway, have a good day.
hello SLFM... there is always a reason !
my reason for posting is because staying alcohol and drug free is my number one priority. Today i'm tiling in the house but every couple of hours i have a look....
Have a good day too
my reason for posting is because staying alcohol and drug free is my number one priority. Today i'm tiling in the house but every couple of hours i have a look....
Have a good day too
Rest, water, hot bath or shower and small bits of food if possible.
then repeat
In early recovery, I think water and rest are paramount.
Sending hugs. I hope you have a good Saturday.
Just remember the #1 priority is not drinking and Self Care - rest, water, relax, soak in the tub, eat watermelon (my favorite)- just anything to get through those first few days.
then repeat
In early recovery, I think water and rest are paramount.
Sending hugs. I hope you have a good Saturday.
Just remember the #1 priority is not drinking and Self Care - rest, water, relax, soak in the tub, eat watermelon (my favorite)- just anything to get through those first few days.
My AV is really toying with me. I'm trying to stay strong, but can't get it out of my head that having a couple drinks would calm my anxiety and maybe allow me a little sleep.
I'm not going to, but darn it, this isn't any fun at all.
I'm not going to, but darn it, this isn't any fun at all.
This is complete lunacy. I can't believe I willfully did this to myself yet again. And I'm scared that in a few days, when I'm feeling better, I'll do it all over. This needs to stop. I can't go through this again.
Coming here and reading about new folks struggles, and helping them w my words, is part of my new sober life.
Reading here is like an AA meeting w less emotional moments. Same situations, less tears.
Thanks.
Post as much as you need to on here. Glad you are back!
Yep, addiction is pretty much lunacy. There is no logical explanation for it and accepting that it simply "is" was the only way out for me. Perhaps you could be proactive so you don't drink again when you feel better? By that I means actively address the addiction by attending meetings, spending time here, seeing a counselor, etc. Simply "not drinking" is not equal to being sober.
Last edited by ScottFromWI; 10-22-2016 at 09:00 AM.
Sorry to keep this thread going. I just need a place to vent right now and get out of my head for a little bit. It's been 16 hours since I had a drink. Typically my anxiety starts to decrease around 18 - 24 hours, so hopefully soon.
I've been tempted a couple times today to just take a little nip to squelch my anxiety, but I know full well where that will lead me. That's why I'm posting now, so that I don't drink.
I've been tempted a couple times today to just take a little nip to squelch my anxiety, but I know full well where that will lead me. That's why I'm posting now, so that I don't drink.
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Keep at it. When I was in your position 13 days ago, I was saved by reading AA literature like Living Sober and Daily Reflections. You can also listen to AA speakers on your phone. I would have drank yet again if I had not implemented this change, and I did do it because nothing else was working and I became desperate for help. I think if I hadn't done this, I would have needed impatient rehab because I was hopeless and confused.
Thanks for the good wishes, Treerat. I'm sure things will improve in a day or two. Once the anxiety lifts and I can get some sleep, then I can focus more on a long-term plan. Right now, I can't wrap my brain around it.
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