needtostopthis

Day 4 and I am so friggin anxious. I would normally have drank at day 2 or 3 so now on day 4 the anxiety is kicking in big time. This happened last time too. I feel like hell right now. Tell me it gets better? I am just sitting here beating myself up over my life and all the stuff I have not done with it. I was too busy drinking I guess. Why do I feel so on edge too. I am about to rip someones head off tonight. I hate this.

Bmac

I know it sucks, but we have all gone through it. The good news is that is DOES get better! Don't define yourself by the roller coaster of feelings that you are having at this moment. This moment will pass.

Don't allow self judgment to creep in. Change those "beating myself up" thoughts. That is too often used as an excuse to say "F" it and drink. Rather, focus on how amazing it is that you are sober today, despite not feeling so hot.

You are exactly where you are supposed to be. This is a necessary part of your journey. I believe in you!

Alynn

Totally gets better!

sleepie

It will get better. For me day three or four was always worst.

sva777

It gets better, keep on being strong and stay away from the drink. It will get better the longer your away from it.

SoberJohn

Hot bath with Epsom salts and a big bowl of ice cream and you'll be right as rain.

needtostopthis

Damn need to get some Epsom salt. Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. I feel a bit better, just a bit. I know you all have been there, but it is so hard to not think bad thoughts. I keep thinking maybe I am just not fixable. Maybe I am destined to be miserable.

Hereandnow2

You can do this! Everyday it will get easier! Your post sound exactly like my original post!

Soberwolf

Congrats on day 4 Ntst it will get better

PurpleKnight

It does get better, but the body needs time to repair and adjust, it can't heal years of drinking in a matter of days, so give it time!!

Hang in there!!

needtostopthis

Thank you all so much. I mean without this board I would go nuts. I just love that I can come here and rant and you all don't care. I know my hubby gets tired of hearing me complain so thank u all really.

Today I have felt a tad better. I guess you all are right, it will just take time.