Horn95

I checked into Detox. Today is day 8 of no alcohol. Physically I feel pretty good except my sleep pattern is no better now than when I was drinking.

The most draining thing is the emotional roller coaster. Since leaving Detox I have experienced extreme anxiety, to terrible depression, and moments of calm and peace. This morning it's depression.

I really want avoid meds. But I have had an anxiety disorder since at least college, as well as bouts of depression. I need to get back to therapy and exercise.

Anyway, I am glad not to be drinking.

Leonidas

Nice work Horn.

I'm on day 8 as well so I enjoy reading your posts.

entropy1964

Give it time Horn. In 30 days things will probably look much different. I know that seems like a long time but compared to the length of time you probably drank, its nothing.

BringingBackB

I think you need to give it some time, Horn. Your brain chemistry is probably still all over the place. If the mental side doesn't calm down soon though it wouldnt hurt to check it out with a Dr

Suzieq17

Congrats!! Keep working on the sober you--you can do this.

Stay close to SR.

finaltime

Keep telling yourself this too shall pass. Honestly it will get better. I promise.

Upstairs

Great job on 8 days! Take it one day at a time and focus on why you quit. Hang in there!

Delilah1

Horn, hang in there, it gets easier each day.

❤️Delilah

Dee74

I hope things will get better Horn - they did for me.

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Horn95

Thanks Dee. I am sure they will. As someone stated, my moods are all over the place. I feel pretty ok emotionally right now, other than wishing my stepdaughter would go play in traffic, but I digress!

As I've read, mood swings are normal in PAWS.