HT3000

Does anyone have these? Cause I just flipped out at my sister for a pretty dumb thing. I just got so mad started throwing all my stuff I could get my hands on all over my room. I am now scared. I am not an angry person and it was about freakin pizza. I dont know if I should remove myself for a couple days maybe go to detox. I DONT KNOW! HELP!

HT

gonzo9730

Question is how do you feel now? I experienced short-fused mood swings early in detox as well. I find that they tend to fade or become less intense as time goes on. That's not to say that they fade completely. Not even a completely sober non-alcoholic is immune to short mental breakdowns.

When you feel these type (anger, frustration, anxiety) emotions coming on, try to do some relaxation breathing techniques, or simply give yourself a time out. Or heck, burn that anger off by exercising or hitting a punching bag.

HT3000

I feel this great urge to use now. I did go to my room instead of freaking out in front of them. Now I am gonna stay on my computer for the rest of the night to be safe.

KenL

Staying here is a fabulous idea. People will reply so just keep getting that negative energy out. Cry if you have to. Try to avoid anger and resentment. Everything is gonna be alright. We're with you.

gonzo9730

I'd rather laugh than cry.

gonzo9730

An urge is just and urge. Laugh at it, move onto doing something else, and it shall pass.

mca00

Hi, HT. Some people scoff it off, but it helps me. The only way I manage to stay even is to take a little time everyday and just get quiet. Some people call it meditating. I don't care what it's called but it's a gift for me. I am becoming a calm person. You don't know me but trust that is a major improvement for me. I feel better and I make fewer messes out in the world.

Take care.

HT3000

mca00- thanks I am trying that right now and I am calm.....tell my father came down to find out what happened. I just feel like the biggest a$$ in the world right now. I yelled. but now am back to peace and quiet. I am going to say sorry to all of them in the morning for what I just did. Thanks for the advice. Oh and I did a little bit of crying and laughing which also helped. Thanks So much.


HT

gonzo9730

Quiet time, however you may put it or go about it, is a really good thing. Sometimes ya just gotta remove yourself from the outside world. And by that, I don't mean picking up a bottle. I mean just relax, take time to think about absolutely nothing.

gonzo9730

I find a hot shower at night without having to worry about getting out to go to work, and making it a long one is very relaxing. This also helps to set your core body temp to aid in falling asleep faster.

HT3000

Yea, Well I have a friend who is gonna play some video games with me over the internet. That calms me down a lot. Easy mindless games, not hard frustrating ones.

gonzo9730

Games are good to. Make whatever you do for the benefit of yourself. Have fun!!

KenL

That sounds good HT. The apology is a good idea too. It helps to heal when we make amends with those we hurt. I hope you find more peace as the night wears on.

BKP

People need to know what your mind and body is going through right now at that very point. It is a war between you and the bottle, a hard battle that will continue but you will win with advice and trust of yourself and others.

HT3000

Yeah, I just don't want to hurt the ones around me and if that means I need to leave for a couple days to gather my thoughts and relax. Emotionally not physically.

Fubarcdn

I have used Coke a few times and it is a real hard one to come down from and my nerves were always frayed and I lashed out at everyone. It will pass soon enough.
This is from a Kris Kristofferson song

From the rocking of the cradle to the rolling of the hearse
The going up ain't worth the coming down

I changed the last line from is to ain't.

Hang in and keep safe.