3 days sober
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3 days sober
Hi, I just signed up after reading here for awhile.
It has only been 3 days since I have stopped drinking and I am itchy, have headaches and have been experiencing insomnia. I have not had any real bad cravings-yet.
My life is at an all time low. I have bipolar disorder, severe social anxiety and depression. I am on medication for these things but meds do not really touch the anxiety and depression.
I have been drinking steadily since my wife and I split up; around 10 months now. I was drinking an 18 pack of beer a day. Since 18 years old I have self medicated with alcohol though not as bad as lately. I'll be 50 this year and my life is in shambles. I am depressed and anxiety has me nearly house-bound. I am trying to change my life for the better and I am sick of feeling like such a loser. Life is tough with these mental disorders but alcohol is really not helping me change for the better. I am broke right now so I can't drink anyway but I am determined to stay sober even after I get some money.
I have been thinking of going to A.A. just to check it out but my anxiety says No. I am thinking I can stay sober by myself and by coming here for support. Anyway, thanks for reading! -Rick
It has only been 3 days since I have stopped drinking and I am itchy, have headaches and have been experiencing insomnia. I have not had any real bad cravings-yet.
My life is at an all time low. I have bipolar disorder, severe social anxiety and depression. I am on medication for these things but meds do not really touch the anxiety and depression.
I have been drinking steadily since my wife and I split up; around 10 months now. I was drinking an 18 pack of beer a day. Since 18 years old I have self medicated with alcohol though not as bad as lately. I'll be 50 this year and my life is in shambles. I am depressed and anxiety has me nearly house-bound. I am trying to change my life for the better and I am sick of feeling like such a loser. Life is tough with these mental disorders but alcohol is really not helping me change for the better. I am broke right now so I can't drink anyway but I am determined to stay sober even after I get some money.
I have been thinking of going to A.A. just to check it out but my anxiety says No. I am thinking I can stay sober by myself and by coming here for support. Anyway, thanks for reading! -Rick
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Welcome to Sober Recovery.
Life can be tough. Period. For everyone.
Get sober. Get professional help for your mental disorders. You'll see a vast improvement in life.
Originally Posted by rabjr 
Life is tough with these mental disorders but alcohol is really not helping me change for the better.
Get sober. Get professional help for your mental disorders. You'll see a vast improvement in life.
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When drinking, the meds probably weren't as effective as they could have been. Sobriety should help with the efficacy of the drugs and maybe even the therapy will be more effective.
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As others have mentioned, sobriety will improve your situation and probably your outlook. The early days are tough, but if you stick with it, slowly but surely things will come together because you'll have the ability to be productive.
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Welcome, from my own experience medication and alcohol makes the biopolar spiral out of control, once you stay sober the meds will improve vastly, have a chat with your doctor also, just in case you need different meds, good luck
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Originally Posted by Mummyto2
Welcome, from my own experience medication and alcohol makes the biopolar spiral out of control, once you stay sober the meds will improve vastly, have a chat with your doctor also, just in case you need different meds, good luck
Be good to yourself. Best of luck in your journey. And don't ever give up.
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