Day 2 - A very different animal than day 1
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Day 2 - A very different animal than day 1
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So it's day 2 for me here, just thought I'd share some reflections on how it's going.
Day 1 for me was miserable but it was quite easy for me to deal with, I was suffering but not tempted. I always find the first day to be like having an injury, very sharp and visceral but psychologically not too demanding. Day 2 is totally the opposite, if the first day is like a broken leg then day 2 is like fighting against a changeling in your mind. I'm well enough to feel ok to drink and trick myself into it being normal and that means I'm fighting a battle in my head against what I've heard people call their alcoholic voice. It comes and goes though, the easiest thing for me to do is distract myself and tell myself it will pass, it always does.
So it's day 2 for me here, just thought I'd share some reflections on how it's going.
Day 1 for me was miserable but it was quite easy for me to deal with, I was suffering but not tempted. I always find the first day to be like having an injury, very sharp and visceral but psychologically not too demanding. Day 2 is totally the opposite, if the first day is like a broken leg then day 2 is like fighting against a changeling in your mind. I'm well enough to feel ok to drink and trick myself into it being normal and that means I'm fighting a battle in my head against what I've heard people call their alcoholic voice. It comes and goes though, the easiest thing for me to do is distract myself and tell myself it will pass, it always does.
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Originally Posted by warrens 
You might consider some exercise based upon your ability. Moving out muscles is a great response to anxiety, depression, cravings.
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Early days I used to read a lot, and also exercise. Some good strength training and some relaxing yoga to clear my head. I also did brain dumps on paper to get all the anger and anxiety out of my head as much as possible.
If something triggered a freak out session in the first few weeks, I'd hit the ground and do pushups until I dropped. I don't know how well you're feeling physically. Some diversion of any sort that you enjoy is helpful, as long as it's healthy.
Urge surfing can help too, I have used that a lot and found it very helpful.
Good job on sticking it out!
If something triggered a freak out session in the first few weeks, I'd hit the ground and do pushups until I dropped. I don't know how well you're feeling physically. Some diversion of any sort that you enjoy is helpful, as long as it's healthy.
Urge surfing can help too, I have used that a lot and found it very helpful.
Good job on sticking it out!
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Originally Posted by Sarahsays
I am going to head off for a few miles walk into town and back =) I may attempt a press up later... maybe... it has been a while.
Oh and I,m so happy for you deciding to walk to town and come back .
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