BabyJane

Well today I have the flu so in addition to feeling pretty awful due to this detox / withdrawl stuff, I am also just sick - fever, sore throat, cough, etc.

I'm so miserable I am barely hanging on today. I just don't want to feel this awful anymore. It is torture.

Day 5 right around the corner ... I hope I can make it. I'm fighting some insane urges to bolt out this door and go "get well".

Help help help

stevie88

Keep at it babyjane,it gets easier....Been having a tough time myself today but you just gotta fight it....

Splasho

But then you have to start all over again... STAY STRONG!!! You deserve to be better and you are much closer today then you were 5 days ago, don't throw that away!

Anna

You can get through this day and then each day will get a bit better. I hope your flu clears up too.

Sazzle

Stick at it. I know to also have flu, but I really started to feel better day 6&7. Take it easy.

'The only way out is through'

S c

Twenties

In the end, everything will be ok. If it's not ok, it's not the end.

solstice3

BabyJane, day 5 is tomorrow for me too. I had a bad hour about an hour ago, but it has passed. Hope you feel better.

hypochondriac

It gets better Jane. Just view it as one last drawn out hangover. You won't have to go through this again x

Dee74

Just remember - this is not your future....you're just having a bad day
Hope you feel better tomorrow Jane.

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FamilyMan2153

When I have a rough day I try to think of the worst day I had drinking and realize that is the past and will not repeat itself if I do not drink today. I also started making a gratitude list. All the things I am grateful for in sobriety and look at it when I am feeling down.

Hevyn

Don't send yourself back to Square One, Baby. Tough it out and tomorrow you'll be so thankful you did. This phase won't last for long. (Sorry you're suffering with the flu, though.)

BabyJane

Awwww.... Ok you guys don't even know how much this means to me. Just having this much support. I can't believe I didn't use this forum until now! It is so fantastic.

Thank you all. I made it through the day, and like a few of you pointed out, I waited out the urge and it passed. I'm so glad I hung in there!

Merci!

Delilah1

I am glad you made it through the day, and I hope you are feeling a little better. Hang in there and keep reading and posting. I am closing out Day 25, and SR has been my greatest support.

Chicken soup and rest tomorrow!!!! If you are home you can follow the election or watch some movies, and also keep popping in on SR.