Caralara144

Day 35
And bang I feel like I've crash landed
Nothing has happened to lead up to this I just feel really damn down
Dreamt of wine last night which didn't help
I feel like a fog: has gathered around me and I was feeling so wonderful
Is this normal ???
Love you all xxx
Caralara

ChloeRose63

Yes, it happens. It will pass. Just don't think drinking will help.
Just "ride the storm out". Exercise helps me get my mind focused on goals and achievements. Music also help me free myself from depression. If that helps try dancing naked

Nonsensical

I find that I spend 50% of my time feeling below average, and 50% of my time feeling above average.

There's a word for this condition. Its called life.

Embrace your feelings.

Dustitoffman

Hi Caralara

Firstly well done on over a month of sobriety.
There is no absolute or level playing field with recovery from alcohol use.
Every person's experience is unique
Some get very little in the way of side effects others have a more bumpy road.
The effects are from
1 the body recovery from being poisoned and neglected of nutrition.
2 The brain which has adapted to operate within a cocktail now having to adapt to operating in a more holistic fashion. This can take some time.
It would be good for you to look through the posts for some links on PAWS. There will be in depth reference to all aspects.
Important stuff like nutrition exercise how to help yourself heal.
Always remember if you feel that something is drastically off then visit the Doctor.
Best wishes, Dusty😎

Rar

Hi Caralara - First off, congratulations on those awesome 35 days. What an achievement. YAY! We all have those days when we wake up depressed and gloomy, even for no apparent reason. However, we drank to squash those feelings, convincing ourselves that we will be happy again in about 15 minutes. BUT - that never happened. As Nonsensical pointed out, "It's called 'life'. Get through this episode and you will be stronger and more equipped to handle the next gloomy episode. You will have challenges the rest of your sober life. You're learning how to cope and handle your feelings. Hang in there.

entropy1964

Yep, totally normal. And my addiction loves to tell me that something is wrong, oh no, you aren't dancing on rainbows, what's wrong? Its like my addicted brain just simply doesn't 'know' how to ride out ups and downs. But the more times I do it, the more I 'teach' my brain that it is ok and completely normal. I remind myself, I will not drink, no matter what and do something I enjoy. Hang in there, you're doing great.

Dee74

Ups and downs are very normal - I looked at it as my body and mind healing.
The good thing is now I sometimes have a bad day...not bad weeks, months or years

I hope tomorrow is better for you Carol

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Anna

Yes, for sure, it's normal. Life is full of ups and downs and I think, in recovery, you will be able to find healthy ways to deal with the downs. Congratulations on 35 days of sobriety!

Readygo

I had felt super down a few days ago, cried over the littlest thing and felt like everything was against me. Eventually it passed. I’m expecting more of these days (I’m on day 30 currently) but from what I have heard or read it’s completely normal to feel all ranges of emotions your first year sober. Hope things are better now! 💕

thomas11

Sober life is still life, and has its ups and downs. Don't be too hard on yourself, ride it out. Good job posting instead of drinking.