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Old 09-12-2014, 09:30 AM
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Im trying again

I'm on day 5. Is it normal to have such emotional ups and downs? It's like I feel a loss in my heart all the time or fear.
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Old 09-12-2014, 09:34 AM
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yea i think it can be. i was up and down in about a week sober
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Old 09-12-2014, 11:39 AM
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The emotions are normal...I'm only 16 days sober but mine have calmed down a bit.

I'd go from bubbling anger/rage...to depressed sadness...But the thing is they don't last forever (Thank god.)

Mine have calmed down...Though i still get down on myself sometimes...That's where coming to SR, going to a meeting, calling my GF or just journaling my thoughts helps to get me through.

It'll get better. But it does take time. I'm still getting there
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Old 09-12-2014, 11:48 AM
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Perfectly normal. I think we all go through a grieving process at the beginning. Hang in there. Try to let the emotions come and go with out holding on to them. It can feel like a roller coaster at first.

It gets better. Take it one day a time, it is going to be okay

This to, shall pass.
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Old 09-12-2014, 11:49 AM
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Hi countrygirl. Good job on your 5 days sober.

I definitely was emotional, sorry for myself, resentful, excited, hopeful - all that and more. It's a time of change, & takes some getting used to - even though we know we're doing a good thing & making our lives better. Give yourself a chance to adjust. You'll feel much more hopeful in a few days.
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Old 09-12-2014, 11:51 AM
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Early recovery is an emotional roller coaster for a while. It will get better and settle down. Just don't drink.
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Old 09-12-2014, 11:58 AM
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You guys are great. I thought I was losing my mind there for a minute (see, back to happy). I just got a great phone call, job offer for what I used to do. Right now...I work in a smoking bar. Try quitting smoking and alcohol while having to go there every night, lol. I NEED to get through this first weekend.
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Old 09-12-2014, 12:09 PM
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Same with me, anxious, sad, angry... It goes away!

I can do all things through he who strengthens me
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Old 09-12-2014, 12:25 PM
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hang in there day 5 is amazing progress
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Old 09-12-2014, 04:51 PM
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It's very common...it will get better with time

welcome back countrygirl2014

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Old 09-12-2014, 07:27 PM
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I pretty much cried daily for the first two weeks! It really will get better. I felt a lot more normal after 30 days.
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Old 09-12-2014, 08:16 PM
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Thank god, haha, I don't want to get stuck like this. Oh, I made it through Friday (yay!) but the cravings....WOW. Different than quitting smoking. These last forever and nag at you constantly. I shut it up by saying out loud "I'm going to make it tonight" closed my eyes, popped open a can of coke (I don't drink soda so this was new)took a few deep breaths and had a few sips. Over. Thanks for helping me through today!
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