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Day3
Day 3 today. Physically I feel fine except for some acid reflux. Mentally, I am so sad. I suffer from depression and this time of year (winter) never helps. Stopping drinking is something I need to do to help in the long term but it has been my coping mechanism for so long. I need some accountability and a place to put my thoughts so I finally decided to post after reading on here for years.
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Hi Difd,
. Congrats getting to day 3.
I would get acid reflux at night,
After quiting drinking 3 weeks ago, it hasn't bothered me.
Yes, it's a super depressing time of year, the days are short and if you are antisocial like me, you start hating all the Who's in Whoville.
I've had depression and social anxiety since a teen.
I finally talked to my doctor when I turned 40 and have been on a med past 22 years which helps immensely.
But yes, quiting drinking is number one in making things better.
Welcome, you will find great support here!
. Congrats getting to day 3.
I would get acid reflux at night,
After quiting drinking 3 weeks ago, it hasn't bothered me.
Yes, it's a super depressing time of year, the days are short and if you are antisocial like me, you start hating all the Who's in Whoville.
I've had depression and social anxiety since a teen.
I finally talked to my doctor when I turned 40 and have been on a med past 22 years which helps immensely.
But yes, quiting drinking is number one in making things better.
Welcome, you will find great support here!
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Welcome, Difd, to SR. You have found a great spot for support, encouragement and understanding.
An SR Class of the Month may be a good fit for you; the SR Classes are a good way to connect and share with people who are also going through early sobriety and recovery. Here’s a link to the current class:
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-part-2-a.html
An SR Class of the Month may be a good fit for you; the SR Classes are a good way to connect and share with people who are also going through early sobriety and recovery. Here’s a link to the current class:
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-part-2-a.html
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I'm so happy you posted, Difd.
We always think we're helping ourselves to cope when we drink. I thought it was the perfect answer for my anxiety - but it kept me from dealing with things in a normal way. Masking our emotions never leads to anything good or helpful. Congrats on your Day 3. This is a wonderful decision you've made.
We always think we're helping ourselves to cope when we drink. I thought it was the perfect answer for my anxiety - but it kept me from dealing with things in a normal way. Masking our emotions never leads to anything good or helpful. Congrats on your Day 3. This is a wonderful decision you've made.
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Welcome Difd. Congratulations on your 3 days. Be sure to read as much as possible or listen to podcasts on sobriety it will open up many new ideas on life for you. Of course read the advice from those here, they have been through it all.
Your suffering just the same as i did in the beginning. The reflux has stopped completely with a bit of weight loss and the obvious no alcohol. The sadness gets better and much more manageable once you get more time under your belt. This was a big one for me. I started to exercise (just walking) and meditation which takes a while to get used to but helpful in those stressful moments. Good luck and keep posting.
Your suffering just the same as i did in the beginning. The reflux has stopped completely with a bit of weight loss and the obvious no alcohol. The sadness gets better and much more manageable once you get more time under your belt. This was a big one for me. I started to exercise (just walking) and meditation which takes a while to get used to but helpful in those stressful moments. Good luck and keep posting.
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SR is a good source of recovery support for many
folks. So you are not alone or having to walk this
new path in life by yourself. Stay close and hold on tight
to your recovery lifeline each and every day as you
move forward to achieving continuous sobriety.
folks. So you are not alone or having to walk this
new path in life by yourself. Stay close and hold on tight
to your recovery lifeline each and every day as you
move forward to achieving continuous sobriety.
This is a great forum 
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I could not stay sober till I fully committed to the recovery program of Alcoholics Anonymous, and I have come to conclude that there is a type of alcoholic for whom A.A. is the only solution. I have no idea whether you are that type, but feel free to PM me if you ever want to chat about that.
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