Cant get rid of this anxiety
 

Sorry for posting so much today but I'm having a really rough time. I'm on day 2 and I have had the worst anxiety all day. I went to a meeting earlier and that helped but now I'm crazy anxious again, I feel really cold and I'm trying not to freak out. I can't go to another meeting bc I don't want to take my kids and my husband is out of town tonight. I don't know what to do. :((

Can't you have some hot chocolate and watch something nice on the telly? xxxx

never apologize for posting to much. good job on day 2! The first few days are so hard, your mind is playing every trick in the book. How old are your kids? Can you do something with them to get your mind busy on something else? I do not have any kids around but I can tell you I had THE cleanest house in town when I took that big step and decided being sober was better than being dead. Keep on posting if it helps!

Interested in trying some online yoga and paying attention to some lovely big deep breaths, big long stretches and wonderful long deep breaths.

I'm at the movies right now. Still freaking out. I don't wanna go home I'm scared I'll have a panic attack.

The first week of sobriety can be rough as far as anxiety. You'll just have to get thru it somehow and know that it will get better with time. :hug:

I definitely don't want to drink. My side hurts from drinking all weekend and that is just adding to my anxiety. I am always paranoid about my health anyways so that's not helping. Ugh. This really sucks :(

Hang on in there and have that nice hot drink xxx

I am prone to panic attacks.

The good news is you don't have to go home yet :-)

Do you have a therapist or counsellor? Some IRL support is really important.

Maybe try to counter the anxious thoughts with some reassuring self-talk.

Another thing to try is slowing your breathing down. Google some techniques. I was taught to breathe in for a count of four, hold the breath for a count of four, breathe out for a count of four, hold the breathe for a count of four, and then repeat the cycle.

It was hard at first, so I'd just try a count of 2, or 3. Gradually my breathing calmed down and I am very attuned to it now and rarely get into panic mode. It's been a process rather than a quick fix.

And, don't forget, there is always someone here. :)

Sorry you are feeling miserable brit - but I'm glad you came here to talk about it. We all understand - post as much as you need to. It helped me with the anxiety in the early days.

The great thing is once this is over you never have to go through it again. Be proud of yourself for wanting a new and better life. We know you can do it.

Thanks guys. I'm just glad this day is almost over. At least tomorrow night my husband will be here.

I had really bad anxiety too. I hung out in SR chat a lot and talked to people about what I was feeling and just random topics too. It helped me a lot.

Keep the focus, hun. One day at a time- the hardest seemed to be the first week. Hugs coming your way!

Just know that the anxiety isn't going to last forever. Sometimes just knowing that it's temporary brings a little relief. Your brain is scrambling to assess, recover and heal. You're going to be okay and we're here in the meantime. xoxo

Thank you guys so much. Posting on here has really helped. After about 5 cups of chamomile tea I feel better. About to take some melatonin and get some sleep. Hope tomorrow is better. Can't be much worse than today!

Keep up the amazing work Brit! You are a strong and courageous woman, always remember that - working out and doing yoga are the only things that have eased my anxiety that has popped up since I got sober. Taking a hot bath has helped my depression.

I had bad anxiety as well. I went for a walk in a big open space. I don't know why, but it had to be a huge area. Like a sidewalk or something outside. It always helps me clear my mind.

A hot shower does it for me. In my first week it would help me get off sleep. Hang in there, it does get better.

you remind me that it's sure not easy in the beginning
but as I remember
things, thoughts and feelings should lighten up in a few days for you

easier said than done - but - just hang tight for now

and - pray for God's help for a sober future

Mountainman