Q. about my current recovery experience
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Thanks everyone for the great responses! It's a relief to know that it's a common phase to go through.
My plan is as follows:
- First and foremost, if it starts to get worse, I'll see a doctor.
- I'll start to add in some exercise during the day. I love to walk, so I'll start going for walks again.
- I'll have to accept that it might take quite some time to be fully healed. Which is fine by me. As long as I'm in the process of healing, it's ok.
Btw, this phase is better than any moment when I was drinking. Looking back, I can see how miserable I really was, even though in my drunk state I thought I was having fun. I wasn't.
And it's becoming more and more obvious that alcohol does a lot more damage than I ever realized. Fortunately I quit at a point where it is reversible.
I feel happy about the thought of being sober for the rest of my life. Fortunately I rarely have cravings and when I do, they're mild and easily ignored. And I don't even think about drinking that much anymore. I guess it fades away more and more over time.
Anyway, again, thanks a lot everyone!
J.
My plan is as follows:
- First and foremost, if it starts to get worse, I'll see a doctor.
- I'll start to add in some exercise during the day. I love to walk, so I'll start going for walks again.
- I'll have to accept that it might take quite some time to be fully healed. Which is fine by me. As long as I'm in the process of healing, it's ok.
Btw, this phase is better than any moment when I was drinking. Looking back, I can see how miserable I really was, even though in my drunk state I thought I was having fun. I wasn't.
And it's becoming more and more obvious that alcohol does a lot more damage than I ever realized. Fortunately I quit at a point where it is reversible.
I feel happy about the thought of being sober for the rest of my life. Fortunately I rarely have cravings and when I do, they're mild and easily ignored. And I don't even think about drinking that much anymore. I guess it fades away more and more over time.
Anyway, again, thanks a lot everyone!
J.
Hi James,
I am getting near the 16 month mark. I can honestly say that I am pretty much feeling 100% normal again. I'm not sure that I am at 100%, but I sure am getting pretty close. Eating healthy is a big positive and will help in your recovery and feeling of well being. Exercise is also highly recommended. If you have never heard of it, and might have some interest in it, I did the couch to 5k program. Google it if you have an interest. I have lost about 30 lbs since I quit. I just find running to be a great thing for anxiety and stress. Walking works too if you have no desire to run. I also do a kettlebell workout. It is cheap to get involved with and you can do it in your living room. Again, it isn't for everyone. So I am just letting you know what worked for me. I also think you need some mental stimulation. Do you have any hobbies that you were involved with before drinking? Something that can focus your mind on something else? I involved myself with playing guitar. I had got involved with it while drinking, but didn't get anywhere due to my drinking pretty much erasing any progress I was making. Music is a great thing to get involved with and offers a way to gain confidence in yourself. Again, maybe you have some other interest that couldn't be fulfilled due to spending so much time on drinking that you would like to explore. I drank heavily for the last 10 years and drank on weekends since I was 16. I am now 42. I wish you the best. Your life will dramatically change if you stick with this. I was at a party the other day and I just keep having people come up to me to tell me how different/great I look. Everyone wants to know my secret. I don't mention the drinking, but it has improved my life in every way you imagine. One last thing is that if you have any anger issues due to drinking, you need to start working on that too. I still have my moments, but I have figured out ways to destress myself when I see the old alcohol rage creeping up. Also, I almost never think of drinking anymore. It really does fade. Amazing.
I am getting near the 16 month mark. I can honestly say that I am pretty much feeling 100% normal again. I'm not sure that I am at 100%, but I sure am getting pretty close. Eating healthy is a big positive and will help in your recovery and feeling of well being. Exercise is also highly recommended. If you have never heard of it, and might have some interest in it, I did the couch to 5k program. Google it if you have an interest. I have lost about 30 lbs since I quit. I just find running to be a great thing for anxiety and stress. Walking works too if you have no desire to run. I also do a kettlebell workout. It is cheap to get involved with and you can do it in your living room. Again, it isn't for everyone. So I am just letting you know what worked for me. I also think you need some mental stimulation. Do you have any hobbies that you were involved with before drinking? Something that can focus your mind on something else? I involved myself with playing guitar. I had got involved with it while drinking, but didn't get anywhere due to my drinking pretty much erasing any progress I was making. Music is a great thing to get involved with and offers a way to gain confidence in yourself. Again, maybe you have some other interest that couldn't be fulfilled due to spending so much time on drinking that you would like to explore. I drank heavily for the last 10 years and drank on weekends since I was 16. I am now 42. I wish you the best. Your life will dramatically change if you stick with this. I was at a party the other day and I just keep having people come up to me to tell me how different/great I look. Everyone wants to know my secret. I don't mention the drinking, but it has improved my life in every way you imagine. One last thing is that if you have any anger issues due to drinking, you need to start working on that too. I still have my moments, but I have figured out ways to destress myself when I see the old alcohol rage creeping up. Also, I almost never think of drinking anymore. It really does fade. Amazing.
James, you're definitely not alone in this one. At the sixty day mark myself and it's just over the last couple of weeks that I've really started feeling my energy levels rising. But even that's not an every day thing. Last night for instance, I slept eleven hard hours. You're healing. Hang in there and thanks for your post!
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Hi James,
I am getting near the 16 month mark. I can honestly say that I am pretty much feeling 100% normal again. I'm not sure that I am at 100%, but I sure am getting pretty close. Eating healthy is a big positive and will help in your recovery and feeling of well being. Exercise is also highly recommended. If you have never heard of it, and might have some interest in it, I did the couch to 5k program. Google it if you have an interest. I have lost about 30 lbs since I quit. I just find running to be a great thing for anxiety and stress. Walking works too if you have no desire to run. I also do a kettlebell workout. It is cheap to get involved with and you can do it in your living room. Again, it isn't for everyone. So I am just letting you know what worked for me. I also think you need some mental stimulation. Do you have any hobbies that you were involved with before drinking? Something that can focus your mind on something else? I involved myself with playing guitar. I had got involved with it while drinking, but didn't get anywhere due to my drinking pretty much erasing any progress I was making. Music is a great thing to get involved with and offers a way to gain confidence in yourself. Again, maybe you have some other interest that couldn't be fulfilled due to spending so much time on drinking that you would like to explore. I drank heavily for the last 10 years and drank on weekends since I was 16. I am now 42. I wish you the best. Your life will dramatically change if you stick with this. I was at a party the other day and I just keep having people come up to me to tell me how different/great I look. Everyone wants to know my secret. I don't mention the drinking, but it has improved my life in every way you imagine. One last thing is that if you have any anger issues due to drinking, you need to start working on that too. I still have my moments, but I have figured out ways to destress myself when I see the old alcohol rage creeping up. Also, I almost never think of drinking anymore. It really does fade. Amazing.
I am getting near the 16 month mark. I can honestly say that I am pretty much feeling 100% normal again. I'm not sure that I am at 100%, but I sure am getting pretty close. Eating healthy is a big positive and will help in your recovery and feeling of well being. Exercise is also highly recommended. If you have never heard of it, and might have some interest in it, I did the couch to 5k program. Google it if you have an interest. I have lost about 30 lbs since I quit. I just find running to be a great thing for anxiety and stress. Walking works too if you have no desire to run. I also do a kettlebell workout. It is cheap to get involved with and you can do it in your living room. Again, it isn't for everyone. So I am just letting you know what worked for me. I also think you need some mental stimulation. Do you have any hobbies that you were involved with before drinking? Something that can focus your mind on something else? I involved myself with playing guitar. I had got involved with it while drinking, but didn't get anywhere due to my drinking pretty much erasing any progress I was making. Music is a great thing to get involved with and offers a way to gain confidence in yourself. Again, maybe you have some other interest that couldn't be fulfilled due to spending so much time on drinking that you would like to explore. I drank heavily for the last 10 years and drank on weekends since I was 16. I am now 42. I wish you the best. Your life will dramatically change if you stick with this. I was at a party the other day and I just keep having people come up to me to tell me how different/great I look. Everyone wants to know my secret. I don't mention the drinking, but it has improved my life in every way you imagine. One last thing is that if you have any anger issues due to drinking, you need to start working on that too. I still have my moments, but I have figured out ways to destress myself when I see the old alcohol rage creeping up. Also, I almost never think of drinking anymore. It really does fade. Amazing.
Anger has never been a problem for me. I don't tend to get angry. Fear is an issue though. But soon I'll be seeing a mental health professional.
As for your question about hobbies, that's a good point. I used to love to do so many things. Playing guitar, work out, learn about all sorts of things, make music on my PC, meet people, have fun. I need to bring that back. Thank you for making me aware of that.
And again also thanks to everyone else who has commented!
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