Day 3
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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Day 3
I'm on day 3 today. I always thought that when I stopped drinking I wasn't going through any physical withdrawal symptoms but I've noticed lately that I am extremely anxious on days that I don't drink and also have been experiencing some heart palpitations and feel this must be related to my alcohol consumption. It's an eye opener anyway. I am going to try and make it to a meeting tonight. I'm kinda nervous about it though. I know it's irrational and only good things will come from it but I am really shy when it comes to going to new places on my own. It's what has stopped me from going all these years. I don't have anyone to go with me because I live in a new city and don't know anyone. I guess it's time I put my big girl pants on and get out there.
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Atlanta
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Day 3 is great! Good job. Now sounds like a perfect time for an AA meeting. You can absolutely go, sit in the back and simply listen. I did this for quite awhile (I am now almost 7mo sober) and gradually opened up to people - and I am NOT a shy person, so truly, take your time.
Your symptoms are normal. You don't mention how long or how much you were drinking, and after a few days, most of us are truly at the beginning of our bodies' recovering. Here is an article on PAWS that might help you -
https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=h...TECB1DBQq6LWeA
Good luck- you can get and stay sober, and live a much better life.
Your symptoms are normal. You don't mention how long or how much you were drinking, and after a few days, most of us are truly at the beginning of our bodies' recovering. Here is an article on PAWS that might help you -
https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=h...TECB1DBQq6LWeA
Good luck- you can get and stay sober, and live a much better life.
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: US
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Its normal to be apprehensive about meetings. I try to remember that its a community of people who are much like me and understand how I'm feeling. I also recognize that without a program of recovery, I will fail. So its do or die.
Newcomers are what keep AA alive and thriving. Just like here. You are actually helping others by simply being there.
Newcomers are what keep AA alive and thriving. Just like here. You are actually helping others by simply being there.
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Derbyshire Dales, UK.
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Day 3 is famous for being crappy - keep going! By tomorrow you'll feel loads better and by day 5, you'll feel amazing 
I also moved recently and found volunteering at a charity shop, a great way to make new friends. Pick a charity that means something to you for added satisfaction
I also moved recently and found volunteering at a charity shop, a great way to make new friends. Pick a charity that means something to you for added satisfaction
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