Class of April 2017 Support Thread Part 2
Maladaptive
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: East coast, USA
Posts: 558
I am finishing day 20. Last week, I had headaches too, which I normally never get and slept about 2 days. I guess enough of us do that, it seems a normal part of the process.
I haven't been posting much, but I'm reading threads all the time. My AV has been quiet. Just plodding along here. I haven't gone to any AA meetings but registered on the Smart site. Although I don't really feel connected to that site like this one. I've been to AA in the past but didn't like them. Frankly I don't like talking to stangers about my issues.
Family and friends are really supportive. Outside of wife, I',ve only told one person the real reason (others get general health and weight as reason).
Keep strong everyone!
I haven't been posting much, but I'm reading threads all the time. My AV has been quiet. Just plodding along here. I haven't gone to any AA meetings but registered on the Smart site. Although I don't really feel connected to that site like this one. I've been to AA in the past but didn't like them. Frankly I don't like talking to stangers about my issues.
Family and friends are really supportive. Outside of wife, I',ve only told one person the real reason (others get general health and weight as reason).
Keep strong everyone!
Originally Posted by Tertor 
Hi Pianoman,
I had a non-stop headache until maybe two days ago. I still feel terrible but the headache went away. I am on day 28. I also have felt really flu-y and even missed a couple days of work last week because I was so exhausted I was non functional. I slept for those two days. I share your question...not sure if this is/was still withdrawal or if it is some wicked flu. I just know I feel great spiritually, emotionally and mentally but I continue to feel terrible physically after almost a month of sobriety. I am really convinced that this is my body trying to heal itself from all the toxins I dumped in it and that as they leave my body, they are making me feel like crap. I have no medical knowledge or evidence to support this theory! Lol. It does help keep me from picking up again though..as in.."What have you done to yourself.?You are not putting this poison in your body ever again!" So even if it is the longest flu in history, it is keeping me sober!
I had a non-stop headache until maybe two days ago. I still feel terrible but the headache went away. I am on day 28. I also have felt really flu-y and even missed a couple days of work last week because I was so exhausted I was non functional. I slept for those two days. I share your question...not sure if this is/was still withdrawal or if it is some wicked flu. I just know I feel great spiritually, emotionally and mentally but I continue to feel terrible physically after almost a month of sobriety. I am really convinced that this is my body trying to heal itself from all the toxins I dumped in it and that as they leave my body, they are making me feel like crap. I have no medical knowledge or evidence to support this theory! Lol. It does help keep me from picking up again though..as in.."What have you done to yourself.?You are not putting this poison in your body ever again!" So even if it is the longest flu in history, it is keeping me sober!
Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 87
Congrats Tertor, 1 month is amazing, way to go! Hope everyone had a great weekend. I've been busy going to AA meetings and I also got a sponsor which feels great! I'm on day 25, feels fantastic to be sober. Stay strong everyone and have a happy Monday!
Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Northeast USA
Posts: 1,021
Originally Posted by Dee74
Congrats to all guys and anyone else hitting a milestone 
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Peace.
Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Denmark
Posts: 257
Day 20.
Today is the national constitution day of Norway, and celebrations happen all over the country, and the day is off work.
Having recently moved here and not having any close friends here yet, i spent the day alone, driving to the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo - an amazing museum with well preserved viking ships and artefacts all the way back from year 800-900. Just amazing to see the quality and beauty of the ships built in such ancient times.
Now cooking some traditional Norwegian food and relaxing at home.
Today is the national constitution day of Norway, and celebrations happen all over the country, and the day is off work.
Having recently moved here and not having any close friends here yet, i spent the day alone, driving to the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo - an amazing museum with well preserved viking ships and artefacts all the way back from year 800-900. Just amazing to see the quality and beauty of the ships built in such ancient times.
Now cooking some traditional Norwegian food and relaxing at home.
Don't Blink
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 342
Hey everyone! I'm here in day 35. This is only the second time in many years that I've been sober this long. I had a difficult craving yesterday but decided to call it an early night instead and went to bed at 7:30. Woke up happy I didn't drink or smoke. How is everyone today?
Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Northeast USA
Posts: 1,021
Hang in there SF. Is there something you can do to alleviate the depression? Maybe watch a comedy, or read something inspirational? Perhaps exercise, a nice walk or run? If the depression persists, I suggest seeing your doctor.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,298
The depression stuff is always there. Just depends on how difficult it is to manage. I helped a friend build a pallet furniture piece. Kinda a small bench that they can sit on and put on or take off their boots by the front door. It came out good. And it took up the evening. I had a prescription for depression at one point and it helped, but I have a CDL truck license and they don't like meds on the physical, so I stopped them.
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