sobersolstice

So, I'm going to attempt writing out what I feel from an outside perspective, if that makes any sense.

Another day 1 here, inspired by the good people here who are thinking, trying, and doing.

So here's what I'm feeling withdrawal wise:

I feel like I have a cold, but I can breathe through my nose and my head doesn't feel like it's going to explode.

Maybe I'm hungry? Am I hungry?

There may be a miniature snoopy stuffed animal crammed in there somewhere behind my nasal cavity. It doesn't hurt though.

I think I'm dehydrated.

The liquids in my body feel like they are in a gyroscope! Maybe that's why I'm clumsy right now.

The heat coming out of the vents sounds really loud right now. Like a jet is trying to take off in my bedroom.

Jsbodhi

Hi!! Thats a good idea to keep a journal.
Be safe too, others have more experience with withdrawal than me because I was a wine binge drinker.
I just wanted to stop in your thread and wish you the best
Xoxo

Soberwolf

I was a mess when I stopped drinking my body was pretty beat up not to mention my mind & soul but it was sobriety that changed my life

This can be your last day 1 if you wish it to be all these symptoms & pains will fade & you never have to go through that again

Rest up get a recovery book & have a good read while resting

oldsoul1122

You're very mindful and in your body...good place to be. Great start and stick around.

Dee74

Welcome back sobersolstice

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Anna

Welcome back! I hope you feel better.

SweatyHands

These last two statements, I can definitely relate to. When I went through that awful withdrawal from prescriptipn sleep meds in November, everytime I tried to get out of bed for water, I felt like Bambi on ice. And all night, while I was tossing and turning, the sound of the furnace kicking on was overwhelmingly loud. I woke my wife up once to ask if the furnace seemed particularly loud to her, and she said she couldn't hear it.

uncorked

It's awesome that you're writing about this. In a few weeks you can look back and thank God you're out of that! Congrats for taking the first step.

least

Make this your last day one. You'll never have to go thru this again.

bigsombrero

Whatever helps keep you sober, do it! Remember that this is not a science or social experiment, though. Be mindful and just focus on staying sober. You'll have a short journal - and a long, happy, healthy life.

Dropsie

Solstice,

I read your post in the thread about being comfortable in your own skin, which was so insightful.

We do all get comfortable in whatever our version of darkness is.

It is so hard to teach ourselves to be comfortable in the light, but that is what we are doing.

I have a hard time in the light, but I am trying.

Glad you are joining me.

PS. You might want to check out the website called why we suffer -- i found it extremely helpful.

Dropsie

Solstice,

I read your post in the thread about being comfortable in your own skin, which was so insightful.

We do all get comfortable in whatever our version of darkness is.

It is so hard to teach ourselves to be comfortable in the light, but that is what we are doing.

I have a hard time in the light, but I am trying.

I try to tell myself that everything I do with love, everything, drowns out the darkness a little until one day it is gone and I am in the light.

Glad you are joining me.

PS. You might want to check out the website called why we suffer -- i found it extremely helpful.