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I have been avoiding any social situations where there's a temptation to drink, but I know when the first time comes, it'll be very difficult. Day 3 has come to an end for me. I'm sober at least. Let's hope the night goes by well. Good day and good night! :) |
Para, So glad you're feeling a bit better. I'm on day three and the anxiety crept up on me in the night. I must say, for all the panic and somewhat desperate game show watching, I am so grateful to be sober. Stay strong, you've got this! :-) |
Morning of Day 4 sober. I'm not working this week - my work is a place I secretly drank. I don't know if I want to go back or that i'm ready. But I need money. I'm reminding myself I have a lot to be grateful for. And I'm using a support network. Things will get better... |
Para, you are doing GREAT! Keep your resolve and know that you are doing the right thing. As to the anxiety, recognize that it will slowly, but steadily, improve. We are proud of you. Keep posting. :c014: |
Day 4 coming to an end. Only 2 more hours and then I'm going to bed. I'm sober today. And will go to bed sober. I did hear my AV quite a few times during the day, but it wasn't so strong. It was kind of weak. But I do know it can get stronger if I let it. I went to the mall today with my sister and my little niece. When we left, we passed by a liquor store. I literally had to close my eyes until we passed it. I don't know what it was, but it felt wrong just looking at it. It scared me because liquors stores can be such triggers. I'm just grateful to be sober today., and that I didn't let the AV consume me. |
look up 4-7-8 Breathing which can help in times of anxiety and panic attacks |
You're doing great, para. Keep going. And watch caffeine intake right now. Welcome ruby21! |
Para It's great that you're getting out and about. We are staying sober and we've got this! |
This is the morning of day 5 sober for me! Just last week, I drank again on my 5th day sober! Today, I know I won't do that nor do I want to. I just hope this feeling remains. I'm more optimistic today, rather than anxious and having that feeling of doom that I had the last few days. So the anxiety does surely go down...but i know some days are just better than others, and vigilance is a must. I'll keep working at it. Thank you for all your support!! |
Right there with you! Was good and then had several days that I can barely think about and am cringing and crying about my amazing family and how I have let them down. Day 1 too and no advise other than you are not alone and we will beat this thing!!! |
Half way through day 5..and i'm still sober! :) |
Yay Para!! Keep going! :You_Rock_ |
Day 5 sober. A majority of the anxiety is gone (my hands still tremble a bit). I don't have the insane urges to eat anymore. Now it's the opposite. I'm nauseous and whenever i eat, I feel overly full and like I seriously need to burp. Also my head feels tight. I feel like i'm catching a really awful flu. Anyone else go through these symptoms of withdrawal? |
You might want to check with your dr. ...I don't know what that could be. Maybe you are getting sick? |
Nice job on day 5, your still in withdrawal I went through similar symptoms like shaky, hunger, panic ect. Given time it all goes away. |
Evening of day 5 and still sober! My stomach is full of knots and butterflies, and I know this feeling so well...it's when my AV says, the knots in your stomach will go away if you just have one drink! Hate this feeling. I think I'm going to hit the sack extra early. I just want the day to be over! |
Keep pushing through and ignoring that AV, Para. You're doing great! The anxiety will keeps on easing up the more sober days we put in. At least, it did for me. |
Yesterday, after a week of sobriety, I drank again. I feel like a failure and a hypocrite. Here i am giving support to others, yet why can't I follow my own encouraging words to others! I will get up and try again. And I feel as if yesterday strengthened my resolve to get sober again. I will stay sober. And I will be on SR, just won't be posting too much. I just need to stay quiet and read. |
Glad your back |
My sleep issues lasted about six weeks, slowly subsiding each week. Now they are totally gone. I would sit and watch TV all night, then have to go to work! This is what I think about when my AV kicks in. I'm not going through the insomnia again! It gets easier. Stick at it! |
Great to have you back!! You can do this Para!! :) |
Originally Posted by Para
(Post 5323913)
Yesterday, after a week of sobriety, I drank again. I feel like a failure and a hypocrite. Here i am giving support to others, yet why can't I follow my own encouraging words to others! I will get up and try again. And I feel as if yesterday strengthened my resolve to get sober again. I will stay sober. And I will be on SR, just won't be posting too much. I just need to stay quiet and read. I did hear my AV quite a few times during the day, but it wasn't so strong. It was kind of weak. But I do know it can get stronger if I let it. My stomach is full of knots and butterflies, and I know this feeling so well...it's when my AV says, the knots in your stomach will go away if you just have one drink! Driving my wagon of hope through beautiful views on my road to myself |
Originally Posted by CelticZebra
(Post 5348181)
Originally Posted by Para
(Post 5323913)
Yesterday, after a week of sobriety, I drank again. I feel like a failure and a hypocrite. Here i am giving support to others, yet why can't I follow my own encouraging words to others! I will get up and try again. And I feel as if yesterday strengthened my resolve to get sober again. I will stay sober. And I will be on SR, just won't be posting too much. I just need to stay quiet and read. And this later post which I think is the AV using the anxiety against you: My stomach is full of knots and butterflies, and I know this feeling so well...it's when my AV says, the knots in your stomach will go away if you just have one drink! I think it would be useful to finish the idea; one drink = anxiety TEMPORARILY relieved, or so it seems yet an endless trap has been set into motion again as the FALSE relaxed state of that first drink or two sets the AV's illusion whilst simultaneously causing the drinkers normal levels of anxiety to RISE whilst believing in this notion which is pure AV. I believe it's possible to 'urge surf' those times of anxiety when AV is strong e.g. The first few weeks of abstinence. I put my faith and trust in myself, even when I still had doubts that I couldn't commit to lifetime abstinence, I made a promise to myself I would never drink alcohol again, I'm keeping my sincere oath, I never drink. Hope you find the way through Para x |
Sorry about the double post, I took too long to edit the post so I've messed it up a bit! Anyways hope everybody is doing ok in their journey to beat their demons and anxiety Keep on keeping on x Driving my wagon of hope through beautiful views on my road to myself |
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