Severe anxiety at 20 days sober. Normal?
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Severe anxiety at 20 days sober. Normal?
I got diagnosed with gastritis and gerd yesterday. I am sure I was masking the symptoms by continuing to drink before I got sober. At this point I keep having panic attacks and I know it is because I used as alcohol as a coping mechanism for so long. I just need some support and helpful words from my SR friends... Maybe some advice and coping mechanisms. Is it normal to feel this way? Am I balancing out? Will this get easier and be worth it in the long run? I'm just looking for answers from people who have been in this situation and overcame it. I don't want medication so please try and avoid offering that as advice. Thanks a lot.
At 20 days I was more depressed than anxious. I have heard many talk about the anxiety so I think it is very common. You could try some tension tamer tea that seemed to help me when I entered my stressed out phase of recovery.
I did have an attack of gastritis a couple years before I quit. I also had acid reflux. Quitting drinking almost eliminated that.
I did have an attack of gastritis a couple years before I quit. I also had acid reflux. Quitting drinking almost eliminated that.
At first my body and mind evened out after having no control over them when drinking. Then I was able to start managing both my mind and my body so i was able to participate in the highs highs, lows, twists and turns of life. Turns out its not so bad most of the time ... Certainly its always a lot easier than drinking and at times genuinely brilliant. Yes, it's worth it.
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