2bhappier

This time of day is really difficult. I am only on day 2. I guess the fact that I am not drinking today solidifies for me the fact that I am definitely an alcoholic. Normal drinkers wouldn't be so filled with anxiety just because they want to drink but are not going to. For the state of my sanity I have to keep this up. Thanks for reading this and for your support.

Anna

I think you're right. The level of anxiety is a sign that you need to make changes in your life. But, know that the uncomfortable feelings will ease up as you continue on your journey.

Dee74

Is there any way to mix up your routine so you're doing something different at this time of day 2B?

DF

heath480

Pleased to hear your resolve not to drink,the longer you are sober the easier it gets,then you will start to feel better.

Wishing you well.

bllit

I'm on day one hang in there

2muchpain

It takes me around 4 days to feel better. The first few days are the worst. I try to just relax, drink a lot of water and find things to distract myself. Trust me, you will feel a lot better soon.

2bhappier

I think tomorrow might be a bit easier. Well, I HOPE so. Yesterday was Sunday and I had today off for MLK day. It is back to work tomorrow. I am glad I won't be hungover. I cannot wait until I get through this time of day without thinking about alcohol at all. That will happen eventually, right? I don't want to give up now partially because I never want to go through this again

Hearts

I'm on day 1. I'm worried about my own day 4. Enough time that the horrible guilty feelings go away and my resolve slips. I don't want to go to meetings because I really don't want to share relevant bits of information about my job or life to a bunch of people. But I know that as my body levels out, my brain will too. I've been taking vitamins and drinking a ton of water and just reading through this site all day.

Dee74

There wouldn't be too many of us here if it didn't get better 2B

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Imabuleva

I'm also on day 1. Alcoholism is hell.

I have to stop or I'm going to die. The withdrawals get worse with each subsequent bender.

Dee74

Hearts

reading here and posting regular is a great way to combat that day 4 'I'm feeling better now...I overreacted' type thing.

It's much harder to argue you don't have a problem when it's there in black and white.
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Dee74

Sorry to read that Ima, but I'm glad you're back

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Mountainmanbob

congratulations on your day two without a drink
excellent for us not to drink today
with sobriety comes sanity for most who give it a true effort

Mountainman

spud66

First and foremost the fact that you have recognised your feelings and are mindful of this is great, You need not beat yourself up about it. What you have to do now is to pick yourself up dust yourself off and try again. I noticed you wrote " I'm only on Day 2"
You should be saying something like this "I'M ON DAY 2 LOOKING FORWARD TO DAY 3"
Never look back always look forward, try not to disect as to why,just move on try again.
What I have done in the past is to sleep when feeling a little edgy.

least

Early recovery is very up and down emotionally. It will smooth out with more sober time. Keep at it. And treat yourself well.

Nonsensical

The lightening bolt of truth. Boom!

If you stay on this course, there will come a day (mine took about 6 weeks) when you stop and realize That part of the day when I normally think about alcohol was about 3 hours ago...except today I wasn't thinking about alcohol! I WASN'T THINKING ABOUT ALCOHOL!!!

That's the first taste or real freedom, and it is worth the struggle.

You can do this.

2muchpain

Congrats on day 1! As far as the meetings go, you really don't have to say anything if you don't want to. Just walking in the door is a great victory. Even if you stay for just a little while, that's a start. You are free to come and go as you please, no pressure. I hope you give it a try.

PurpleKnight

I'd hate to think where we would be!!

Hang in there guys, it definitely gets better!!