whopper

I drank sat/sun and I have stopped today. I feel anxious, and couldn't sit still all day until now. Drinking water to rehydrate myself, and I don't really feel hungry at all. Yesterday I passed out and missed dinner. I want to stay away from alcohol. Asking for your support.

Bottomed

I can't really be of much help as I only have 17 days myself. But what I do when I have had an urge to drink, is think, is this urge as bad as I felt after I stopped drinking and had to sit through days of withdrawals? Is how I feel craving as bad as the horrible after-drunk depression?

No, it never is. What has also helped is the "Urge Surfing" technique on here. I don't have the link, but will go and find it.
At least you managed to get off it after a couple of days! Which means you can get through any future urges, because it was you that decided to stop that drunk. Next step I am finding, is to stop the drunk when it very first pokes it's head out, at the urge stage.

Start from now.

Found the link
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...e-surfing.html (urge surfing)

Alex

SproutLife

Oh my gosh the first day is the WORST! I'm so sorry! But every minute/hour is closer to getting through it and then it gets easier! Theres some data about the chemistry of it all, alcohol is a depressant and your brain reacts by creating natural uppers, and they still trickle out even after the alcohol has left ones system, and I have found it makes me feel crazy, all anxious and high strung. It slowly evens itself out, I find eat big healthy meals and going for a long walk helps a ton.

Truly, good for you for posting here and wanting to quit. Its the hardest step of all! Keep posting!

Dee74

Hey Whopper
Great advice here already - no matter how many days we have, I think most of us instinctively know the right thing to do, and can give good advice

I remember staying on SR pretty much all day the first few days.
If you can’t manage that, at least check in before the cravings get to you again.

you can beat cravings - absolutely.
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-cravings.html (CarolD's tips for cravings)

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whopper

Just took a long shower and now trying to find the desire to eat my dinner. I had breakfast and lunch so I think I can eat my dinner. Anxiety is still quite strong and my hands are feeling shaky. I don't know if I will be able to sleep tonight. I hope I don't end up staying up all night.

whopper

I managed to eat a light dinner. But it was really hard to do. Anxiety is a little better right now.

FiveTries

I feel like it took a few days for the alcohol to be completely out of my system. After that, sleep got so much better! Easier to get to sleep and no more interrupted sleep. I did what Dee said and basically posted and read all day/night long. You got this.

Dee74

Hopefully you'll feel better as the day count mounts Whopper
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AJ143143

I’m in the same boat. We got this. We truly do.

whopper

I'm feeling a bit better than earlier today. I couldn't even sit still. I was walking all day, it was just awful. Right now I can sit down, just doing the leg shake.

Anna

Whopper, you're getting through this, so hang in there. I'm glad you're eating and feeling a bit better.

Klio

Hang in there, whopper and AJ! You can do this and never have to feel this way again. Stay close to the forum for support.

AJ143143

Thank you Kilo I really appreciate this

AJ143143

Also Whopper.... your picture is making me want a whopper .....lol

whopper

lol!
I'm feeling a bit better. Just getting some anxiety at times, but its less intense than earlier in the day. I think I may even get some sleep tonight.

Delilah1

I’m glad you are feeling a little better Whopper.

brighterday1234

A sober life is freely available and absolutely worth it 🙏

whopper

Good morning. I made it through the night, slept very lightly and it was better than being wide awake. I also sweated a bit, a cold sweat which felt icky. Now I got to eat breakfast, anxiety is low, much lower than yesterday, so today should be a better day for me.

zenithboy88

It's half way out of your system Whopper!
Good work, in a few days it becomes more of a head game, but it's less physical.
It gets a lot better Whopper,
Give it time and take it hour by hour if you have to.

whopper

Hi, well I managed to mow my lawn earlier today, and I survived. Made sure to keep drinking water before something bad happens. I didn't have a choice cause I have nobody else to do it for me. I'm still getting bouts of anxiety but it is way less than yesterday. I also managed to eat some lunch. Thank god I am feeling better.