Day 12 and i am losing it
Giving up is NOT an option.
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 7,808
I had a few weeks at the beginning of pretty extreme emotional swings. One minute, I'd be feeling good about everything, and the next, I'd be anxious, overwhelmed, and crying. I was in treatment, and was told it's normal. It's part of Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS), which can last a while. Up to two years, with gradual improvement. Here's a link to a website that explains it. Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms - Relapse Prevention Strategies
It's normal. Be patient. Nothing sucks forever.
It's normal. Be patient. Nothing sucks forever.
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Soberville, USA
Posts: 4,174
Blink,
Easy does it.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
My neighbor used to have these signs hanging in his garage.
I believe they are AA slogans.
This was when I was about 12 or so....40 years ago.
Keep reading and posting.
It works.
What an amazing thread.
We are in this together.
Nice job and thanks for the post.
Easy does it.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
My neighbor used to have these signs hanging in his garage.
I believe they are AA slogans.
This was when I was about 12 or so....40 years ago.
Keep reading and posting.
It works.
What an amazing thread.
We are in this together.
Nice job and thanks for the post.
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 34
Originally Posted by August252015 
How are you this morning?
August, I am doing good as of right now. Luckily I had the day off because I woke up with terrible anxiety this morning. It lasted until the afternoon. I have spent the most of the afternoon reading on here and I just started to read the book Unwasted. It's very good so far.
Weekends are usually tough. Especially with college football starting tomorrow. I will make it through. With the help of you guys of course.
Do your best
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 67,047
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 157
Originally Posted by blink926
Wow. I really appreciate the support. Thanks to each and everyone of you.
August, I am doing good as of right now. Luckily I had the day off because I woke up with terrible anxiety this morning. It lasted until the afternoon. I have spent the most of the afternoon reading on here and I just started to read the book Unwasted. It's very good so far.
Weekends are usually tough. Especially with college football starting tomorrow. I will make it through. With the help of you guys of course.
August, I am doing good as of right now. Luckily I had the day off because I woke up with terrible anxiety this morning. It lasted until the afternoon. I have spent the most of the afternoon reading on here and I just started to read the book Unwasted. It's very good so far.
Weekends are usually tough. Especially with college football starting tomorrow. I will make it through. With the help of you guys of course.
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,499
Totally normal in my experience. I had quite a bit of anxiety in the first 2 months and feeling on edge. At 8 months, I'm still facing some social anxiety but dealing with it step by step. Would never ever trade it for the shaky, sweaty, panicky, untethered anxiety of active alcoholism that I felt though!
You are doing great, blink! Keep posting when you need to. People are great here for offering support.
You are doing great, blink! Keep posting when you need to. People are great here for offering support.
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