Lauraxxx

I feel good is in no cravings but my anxiety is really bad i keep doing my rituals so something bad doesnt happen and its taking over my mind. I dont know what to do i always suffer with it and i feel like crying although tmi, i am due my period so thats why? So sorry for another thread buy i dont have anyone else to tell xx

ALinNS

If it continues I would encourage you to speak with a health professional, for me it went on for weeks however I had medication to keep it at bay, I practiced meditation and yoga that I learned in Detox, used the meds as a last resort. Almost two months now and everything is fine again.

ScottFromWI

Sorry you aren't feeling well Laura. Have you ever spoken with a counselor/therapist about your anxiety? Have you tried meditation/exercise?

360startstoday

Good morning!

I have anxiety too.... first sober month or so it didn't seem to ease a whole lot.... a little, but not as much as I wanted. But, its gets better and better the longer I'm sober. Also... My anxiety is MUCH worse around that time of the month. I've read a lot about hormones and anxiety, also talked to my doctor about it. Hormonal changes can contribute to increased anxiety.

If you are mindful of the anxiety and knowing that it is anxiety and you stop fearing it.... It will decrease. When I stopped dwelling on it, it stopped the constant control.

Lauraxxx

Thanks so much. I am currently on anxiety medication and i should do meditation more often i simply forget but that is a big thing i want to do daily i am feeling a bit better now as i tackled my worries head on xx

CaseyW

I think admitting to those issues and rituals here is a good first step to letting them go. Good job! Stay active here. We're stronger together.

D122y

I had moderate Anxiety that has quelled steadily in the last 11 months.

A few times i thought about drinking because it is bewildering.

I knew i was physically clean and remembered the hell on earth i went through.

I played the tape through.

There is nothing good about being a drunk. Nothing.

Soberwolf

Try this Laura hope it helps x

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...er-thread.html

talldude

Anxiety sucks! I will share something a counselor told me: I'm not used to seeing anxiety, let alone, dealing with it. Funny thing is the alcoholic me had more anxiety than the sober me, but the alcoholic me was not even aware of it. It's amazing what we can get used to when we are sick.

AdelineRose

Hi Laura,

I'm sorry you are dealing with anxiety, it can be life consuming and crippling..I know. (I've had such bad anxiety in the past I couldn't leave the house, drive, or basically anything).

I keep my anxiety at bay now by addressing my depression and bi-polar disorder (I am on Prosac for depression and Seroquel for bi-polar). I also go to counseling and do yoga and practice meditation. It can be very helpful to learn some breathing techniques and ways to slow your mind and body down.

By addressing all my issues- depression, bi polar disorder, and my drug addiction I have been able to avoid having to resort to being prescribed benzos for it.

I know it is hard, but keep up the good work with your recovery and things will slowly fall into place.

Dee74

are you feeling better today Laura?

D

least

Anxiety is common in early recovery. Stay sober and it should get better.

life1681

I find that when my anxiety rises, I use breathing techniques. Slow deep baths in to fill the lungs all the way up, hold for 10 sec. The slowly let it out.... seems to help me.