BillinSaratoga

At day 22. This morning a bit tough and sure why. Feeling good, most nagging symptoms gone but very anxious. Fixated on the worry of damages done and how stupid I've been. The rational part if me says look forward and not back but the other (today stronger) voice tells me how stupid I've been and will never know the damage until to late. Did call dr office and after holidays going in for blood test and exam. I'm firm that I'll stay clean and dry for that. Just the anxiety today eating at me, and it hasn't been much of an issue until now. Thanks all! Might be a hard day 22 but I really have no desire for a drink

neferkamichael

BillinSaratoga, 22 days is FANTASTIC, congratulations. Rootin for ya.

ClearMind

Hang in there - 22 days is great. It does get easier, so keep your head up.

shutdowncorner

I think maybe some exercise might help with the anxiety.

hayley86

Congrats on day 22! It gets easier. Stay strong.

PurpleKnight

Great job on Day 22!!

Toffee1

Well done on getting to day 22. That is a lot if the hard work done. What is done is done ,you cannot change that. Our bodies are quite remarkable really in that they have such powers to heal themselves PROVIDING we give them a chance. Stay strong over christmas then in new year focus on both your sobriety and a healthier you ie eat better, get plenty of sleep, get fitter etc etc. all the best

anyistoomuch

Hi Billin, i was also extremely anxious and posted about it often, so keep venting here! your brain is just regulating itself and getting used to not having alcohol. it will pass. i know it seems hard, but try to just ride it out. deep breathing and small hits of sugar helped me.

Ruby2

Great job on day 22! I get anxious sometimes and for me it is a matter of looking inside myself for the cause. Am I hungry? Am I tired? Have I had too much caffeine? Eliminating those helps. If not, then I start moving. Housework, a walk. It does get better. Listen to what your body is telling you.

BillinSaratoga

Thanks all! It really does help to hear from others. Have to keep myself from doing the google thing on ALD etc and look to the future. Part knows that and I want that part to "win". Again thanks to all on SR it does make a difference

Dee74

Some great advice here Bill.

I think it's something we all have to accept - we can't do jack about things we did yesterday...we can do a heck of a lot with our today tho...y'know?

KateL

Having no desire to drink is wonderful xxx

Thepatman

Well done, you are winning this war one battle at a time!