ByronBay

Thanks to everyone for your support.

I've made it to day 4!

My anxiety level is very high but I'm still hanging in there. It seems to be worse in the morning.

Anyone else have this happen?

BB

yeahgr8

Hi, well done on 4!

yes i had anxiety all the time, more for the first week and then it settled down a bit more. It will only get better thats for sure!

least

Yes, YES!! It's what sabotoged my recovery for a long time. Your brain is reeling from the depressant effects of alcohol, and is going into anxiety 'overdrive', so to speak. That over-anxiety will be gone within two or three days, but it's horrible, to say the least. Drink chamomile tea, or any of the relaxing teas. It WILL go away, but you have to live thru it.

Be strong, it will subside.:ghug3

Astro

Glad to see you posted again. Seems like quite a few people register, post once, then disappear. It's good to know that at least a few hang in there and keep reaching out for support.

Yes, my anxiety level was incredibly high my first week or two of sobriety. I didn't sleep for days, started having suicidal ideations, and wound up in a mental hospital for evaluations. Thankfully the worst thing I found out was that I was an alcoholic. That experience got me started on my path to recovery in AA.

It should get better, but if your anxiety gets worse please see a doctor.

ByronBay

Hi everyone

Thanks for letting me know that the anxiety is normal.

I take medication already so I might up the dose for a few days.

I'll try the tea.

LK

snowdog

Congrats on 4 days! I am right behind you on Day 3!

Pam08

Congratulations on 4 days of sobriety, great accomplishment. Keep posting and reading here, lots of support. And I suggest AA if you are open to it.

michigangirl

4 days.. thats great! Anxiety has always been my downfall also. Mine is worse in the early evening after work. It has been getting a little better (or maybe I am just getting better at dealing with it)

ADayAtATime

Yes...I'm on day 6 and today was my peak point of anxiety, I know exactly what you mean. Except mine hit me around noon and instead of stopping at the corner market to my 12pk of beer. I came straight home, signed on here and expressed how I felt at the moment. I'll tell you what, the people in here are just awesome and I have them to thank for giving me the strength to make it another day. I know I'm going to feel wonderful tomorrow morning and I hope you will too.
Let's make it 1 more day count.
XOXO