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Old 07-22-2018, 08:45 AM
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Day 4

Was fine yesterday and this morning then hit with a wave of anxiety and sadness. I am riding it and know logically it is just temporary. AA this evening tomorrow I will get to the gym and get on the treadmill.

Less than 3 weeks ago I was feeling ok until the binge. 2 weeks 700ml vodka a day has really knocked it out of me. This has certainly taught me a lesson that my mind and body don't want to this anymore. It is like an aeroplane going through a thunder storm.
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Old 07-22-2018, 08:59 AM
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Hi Gerard,

Well done for getting to day 4. Those waves of anxiety and sadness can be nasty but as you say it will pass. 3 weeks ago ago you were feeling ok so it hopefully won't be long until you're feeling ok again.

The storm will pass and clearer skies lie ahead.

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Old 07-22-2018, 09:29 AM
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Good work! Keep going.
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Old 07-22-2018, 12:10 PM
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Congratulations on 4 days Gerard. The up and down mood swings in early recovery are a pain but you are doing the right things in exercising and going to AA. Keeping hydrated is good too.

Good luck!
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I found Day 3/4 to be tough to get past. I hope you will wake up tomorrow feeling better about things and ready to keep going.
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Old 07-22-2018, 02:23 PM
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Back from AA meeting feeling much better. It is good to have face to face with people in same situation.

The main share was talking about how it took him 3 attempts in AA before he managed 5 years AF. The interesting thing he said after his first stint at AA and going back drinking. The initial AA experience had planted a seed in his head against drinking that enabled him to be 5 years AF.
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Old 07-22-2018, 02:57 PM
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Was fine yesterday and this morning then hit with a wave of anxiety and sadness. I am riding it and know logically it is just temporary. AA this evening tomorrow I will get to the gym and get on the treadmill.

Less than 3 weeks ago I was feeling ok until the binge. 2 weeks 700ml vodka a day has really knocked it out of me. This has certainly taught me a lesson that my mind and body don't want to this anymore. It is like an aeroplane going through a thunder storm.
Hi Gerard, great job on Day 4. You’ve got this. Take it a day at a time. The gym sounds like a great idea. Keep on pushing and you will be in a great mental place soon.
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Keep pushing through. When you feel like you're at the bottom, the only way to go is up. Congratulations on getting to day 4!!
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