Literally in Twos and Bits

[Twosandbits]

I have recently completed a six day community alcohol detox, this I found easy to do as I was so ready to stop drinking. The problem is I have been left with severe agitation, anxiety and depression, is this normal? I cracked on Thursday night and drank way to much, can't even remember the night!!!  I have done detoxes before and felt great afterwards but this time I feel so anxious and low which is draining all my energy for being up beat and staying off the drink which I have no cravings for, I just want this bad bad feeling to go away. I would really appreciate to hear from people with similar experiences. It's so hard to stay off the drink when now I feel worse than when I was drinking. Thank you

[dominosarah]

It sounds like you had a perfect weekend!  Isnt it great to do all of this with a clear mind and body!  I am so proud of you, you are doing so great!  Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Ibizan..Get the coffee on, i am bringing the critters!

[Twosandbits]

Hi Ibizan and Sara (and anyone who might read these posts, it only just occurred to me that other people may read these posts ha)

I hope you both had a good weekend, I really enjoyed my weekend with Freya, we went for lovely walks, made cup cakes and cuddled up and watched movies together. Today I went to an open group, talking and sharing experiences, then this evening SMART Recovery group more about learning coping strategies. It's been a good day but I'm feeling slightly grouped out but I am having a day off tomorrow as my partner is coming and Freya after school.

Hope all is well with you ladies and all cats and dogs.

Best wishes Rachel x

[ibizan]

Hope u have a fantastic weekend w/ur daughter!I have a huge backyard w/ a 6ft.fence.......greyhound racing takes place several x's a day!i LOVE to watch them have fun!

[dominosarah]

Northern Minnesota is beautiful, the southern half not so much!!

Enjoy your weekend with your daughter.  Dont forget to stop and smell the roses~~sara

[Twosandbits]

Hello Ibizan and Sara

I have had another good day of group, accupcture and hypnotherapy. Today was a women's group and I found it amazing. All the women had or still do experience anxiety and depression (last week I thought it was only me ha) it was so helpful to share experiences and learn new coping skills.

I have also been reading about Minnesota sounds like an amazing state, you certainly have enough lakes and open space for your dogs. In England we have a mini version called the lake district (I'm sure you may have heard of it) it's very beautiful with mountains (well very big hills ha) lush greenery and of course lakes.

I will probably be quite over the weekend as it is my weekend with my daughter and every second is precious to us. So I am wishing you both and all the animals a fantastic weekend.

Best wishes Rachel x

[ibizan]

i love hamsters!used to have teddybear variety...had 2 for 5 years like u've had mr.goldfish!As 4 etiquette we keep it simple here!:)a good full body massage definitely keeps me sorted!i am overdue for one!Snickers is a good senior kitty sarah....we know as they live 2 be his age these problems happen darnit anyway...and i know u'll treasure every day w/him!