colagirl

Day 3 today and pretty depressed. Still dealing with my currently sick cat as wel as the death of my other cat. I know I can't drink throught it anymore, but it feels like I'm at the bottom of a dark well that's closing in around me. I will get better in time, right? I've been doing some SMART meetings and looking at some other recovery methods, and reading here like crazy all weekend. Right now I'm just finding it hard to believe that I'll ever feel good again.

Sapling

Every day you don't drink...You will get better. I proved that to myself. No matter how screwed up things are going...Or how fantastic life is treating you...Don't pick up the first drink. Do what you need to do...If you need more meetings...Go to more meetings...You need to read more here....Read more here...Do what you need to do....And don't drink today.

MalkavianEmily

At three days, I was in a dark place. I'm just about coming out of it now. I still get cravings, I still get angry and stressed, I still want a drink. But it's getting better. And it will get better providing I don't pick up a drink. I'm grateful to be sober - and two weeks ago, I didn't think I'd be saying that.

Dee74

Day 3 is great but yeah - as you know, it will take a little bit of time CG.

you've got a lot going on right now - early recovery, grief, worry about your other cat...

Be gentle with yourself...take good care of yourself...it will get better

D

Englishrose70

It comes in waves, some days you are riding a crest and feel you've cracked it, other days your at the bottom of the ocean.

It's part of the process, this is not easy but each day you dont pick up, you win and you are adding quality and length to your life.

I am writing this to you, but reminding myself at the same time. I just keep riding those waves and every day I wake up sober, I think thank god you didnt pick up yesterday!

Rossy

Your still in the early stages,trust me it will get eaiser.

Sapling

At three days...I was passed out in detox.

Anna

I always find inspiration when I come here and I know you will too.

I am sorry about the loss of your beloved cat and I hope that your sick cat feels better soon. Are you able to get him to a vet?

colagirl

He's seen three vets this week, and stayed at a neuro specialist for three days. They haven't been able to diagnose him with the "simple" tests, so we're trying a stab-in-the-dark treatment to see if it helps. He basically has muscle wasting and no coordination in his back legs, so he can't get around without falling over after a few steps. There probably isn't much more they can do (he's 15).

Notmyrealname

You can get really depressed from withdrawals. I cried every night for a week.

It gets a lot easier after the first couple of weeks, and if you can manage a month you're in a pretty good place. After awhile what you have to watch out for isn't the cravings so much anymore, those tend to fade over time, it's the "well, I'm doing so well, maybe I could just have one" -- this does not usually result in a positive outcome.

Good luck

(six more days to a month dry, feeling very healthy and even-keeled)

Zee

Day 3 for me was spent in hospital... I was there for a further 27
One of my cats, DeeDee is 15 too, had her since she was a peanut (from birth) Her mother (Betty) had 4 kittens. I didn't want to get too attatched so I named the kittens A,B,C & D...(guess who I kept) I love her dearly. As long as your puss is eating, then he is doing ok. Just keep loving him xxx

Jitterbugg

I've had many day 3's, locked away at home outta sight as my body 'got even' with me for poisoning it. The sweats, the anxiety, and the insomnia are normal for giving up the drink, but try to remember how you are feeling the next time you think about having that first drink.

onlythetruth

Yes, it does get easier, and you might feel a little better if you don't expect too much too fast. It'd normal for someone who is just at the start of giving up an addiction to feel, well, rather awful--we all go through it. And the loss of your cat on top of that would make it even tougher (I have two cats and can really understand your sense of loss).

Hang in there...because it definitely does get better!!!!

ChasingJme03

Day 5 was my best day. I had a lot of energy and felt clear headed for the first time in years. I relapsed on Day 6 since I felt like I could have ONE beer and be fine... that turned into a pint of vodka and passing out. I feel better today though and know that my relapse taught me a lesson. Day 3 was one of the hardest and I cried a bit on Day 4. Keep with it. My hope is after a month I will feel a lot better. Also talk to people that you trust. I opened up to a friend of mine that I trusted and he informed me that he also went through detox seven months ago and now hes my anchor who I can relate to. Glad your here!

duane1

I was stuck in a pattern of relapsing on day 3 for years. It was a day where I had no energy and my AV worked overtime to get me back on the booze. Just stick with it. It will get easier.

catlover17

Hi Cola,

So sorry to hear about your little one, i so know how you feel, you can only do what can be done for her.. the vet will know what's best,

thinking of you..

x

HitRockBottom70

Hey Cola,
Yeah it's hard and our messed up minds and lives don't do us any favors in the beginning. My condolences for the loss of you beloved cat and hope you get some answers from the neurologist about your other baby.

It gets better. The most important thing right now is to take care of yourself. Eat well, stay hydrated, get your vitamins and stay close here to SR. The wonderful people on this site help get me through the rough times.

Best wishes