30 days in
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30 days in
Hi all! Today marks 30 days sober. I wasn't a wake up in the morning and have a drink kind of person. Instead, I would have a few drinks, 4 or 5 nights of the week. Usually one of those nights being a bender and having drinks until I blacked out and passed out. I was becoming guilty every time I thought that I needed a drink. Even after having a couple drinks in the evening, I would forget the end of the night more often than not. I woke up dehydrated every morning and never replenishing. Addiction is in my blood so I am stopping before it becomes a major issue. I have two small kids who I need to be the best parent ever for.
The biggest symptom I have noticed since stopping is anxiety. I have spent a few days crying because I was unsure of the future without alcohol. I also missed my past and the fun I did have while socially drinking. I am hoping the anxiety subsides soon.i can't be left alone because my thoughts just start running and I get so anxious about everything!
I am excited to hear similar stories to mine and that it's worth every second of giving up what was a huge part of my life!
The biggest symptom I have noticed since stopping is anxiety. I have spent a few days crying because I was unsure of the future without alcohol. I also missed my past and the fun I did have while socially drinking. I am hoping the anxiety subsides soon.i can't be left alone because my thoughts just start running and I get so anxious about everything!
I am excited to hear similar stories to mine and that it's worth every second of giving up what was a huge part of my life!
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Hi and Welcome,
Congratulations on 30 days sober. It's quite normal to have anxiety in the early days. It will likely lessen as time goes by. It's also quite normal to be scared of life without alcohol when you've depended on it to get you through. You will be able to find new and healthy ways to cope with life.
Congratulations on 30 days sober. It's quite normal to have anxiety in the early days. It will likely lessen as time goes by. It's also quite normal to be scared of life without alcohol when you've depended on it to get you through. You will be able to find new and healthy ways to cope with life.
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Join Date: Oct 2013
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Hi. Welcome to SR and congrats on 30 days. That's huge!
My anxiety diminished substantially once I quit. It was a marvelous relief but it was gradual. I found myself in the middle before I paused to realize it was missing.
Hang around for support and tips. It's a great place for both.
My anxiety diminished substantially once I quit. It was a marvelous relief but it was gradual. I found myself in the middle before I paused to realize it was missing.
Hang around for support and tips. It's a great place for both.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
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Congrats again on 30 days Linz
I think many of us experienced anxiety and fear - it's a big lifestyle change.
It will get easier tho - and the support you'll find here will help a lot
welcome aboard
D
I think many of us experienced anxiety and fear - it's a big lifestyle change.
It will get easier tho - and the support you'll find here will help a lot
welcome aboard
D
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Join Date: May 2015
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Welcome to SR and congrats on 30 days! I can very much relate to what you wrote. I'm committed to staying sober for my son who needs a great mom. I'm on day 96 and I will tell you, it's so much better than the life I had when drinking. The anxiety will get better and I was worried at first about what I would do but it has been fun trying to find other things that I can enjoy, things that will make me feel better about myself. Staying close to SR has been wonderful for me. There's so much support on here. Glad to have you aboard!
I can very much relate to what you wrote. I'm committed to staying sober for my son who needs a great mom. I'm on day 96 and I will tell you, it's so much better than the life I had when drinking. The anxiety will get better and I was worried at first about what I would do but it has been fun trying to find other things that I can enjoy, things that will make me feel better about myself. Staying close to SR has been wonderful for me. There's so much support on here. Glad to have you aboard!
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