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four days sober tonight!
is anyone awake? I NEVER THOUGHT ID BE ABLE TO DO EVEN ONE DAY! Life without alcohol is so much better. Been going to sleep better, working again, and heavy daily excersize. Only downfall is that I get heaviness in my chest at night w/ palpatations, and slight anxiety... but they cease after I realize its just part of the process?...hmm what are YOUR thoughts...? Open discussion everyone! Im so happy :)
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well i know thinking a must to having A drink is an alcoholic thought...i never stopped at one glass!i never stopped at one joint.one pill,one line of whatevever.....and erroneously in the 70's just had to do 2 hits of purple mescaline when i was strictly told to only do half a tab!!!!!Lord that was a four day trip there!I find ginger ale/w a splash of pure cranberry juice on the rocks quenches my thirst.....and i know i do not need A drink!Its never A must...just a bad choice if i allow it 2 b!
don't laugh, but grape juice. I do it with the same pomp and ritual of pouring into a sparkling clean wine glass! I mix with a bit of sparkling water, it's not as sweet then, but still looks like red wine. You know, it seems to work for me...
New to staying clean!
What do you guys do when you really feel that must have a glass of wine?
What do you guys do when you really feel that must have a glass of wine?
Im here too 1 day at a time but im just a day late! he he Congradulations on your sobriety and welcome to MedHelp!
There are many very special people here that offer great advice anytime you need it. You will find a lot of support here and people that believe in you and your efforts to maintain your sobriety.
It is good advice to see your doctor concerning the heart palpatations although its possible it's your anxiety as your body adjusts to not having alcohol. Also watch your caffine intake. Keep yourself hydrated with plenty of water.
I look forward to hearing how your doing and helping with your questions. Always remember just 1 day at a time right! Take good care of you!
Randy
There are many very special people here that offer great advice anytime you need it. You will find a lot of support here and people that believe in you and your efforts to maintain your sobriety.
It is good advice to see your doctor concerning the heart palpatations although its possible it's your anxiety as your body adjusts to not having alcohol. Also watch your caffine intake. Keep yourself hydrated with plenty of water.
I look forward to hearing how your doing and helping with your questions. Always remember just 1 day at a time right! Take good care of you!
Randy
Hi, sorry for the doubleposting. I went back here and wanted to ask you how much you've been drinking, you didn't say. It's dangerous to go cold turkey over a certain level. Please give us more info.
Hi There! All I can say is hold on and be strong!!! Resist the little devil and kick him in the a$$.
The anxiety WILL pass. I'm going through the same thing right now. I kicked my little devil to the curb 3 weeks ago. All I can say is, life simply opens up when you resist. I have a wine habit that slowly but surely crept up over the past few years. A glass became half a bottle per night, followed by the entire thing, and in the last while followed my wanting more than that. It doesn't help to have friends who like to indulge as well. At that point, I had to be very honest and ask myself what the hell I'm doing. My drinking career only lasted 3-4 years, but I know the sooner I cut it out from my life, the easier it will be in the long run. You have to be selfish and put YOURSELF first. My dad almost died from alcoholism and I'm afraid of what is sitting in me, correction, I KNOW what is sitting in me. I feel like I'm playing with fire.
But back to anxiety. I think everyone will go through this hard process differently, but in my experience, the first little while (2 wks) after quitting felt exhilarating, followed by ongoing bursts of what feel like overwhelming anxiety attacks. It was difficult to recognize that the lack of my "mind-lubricant" was the cause at first. I've had a few nearly-crippling panic attacks over things that rationally shouldn't be very overwhelming. I think that at this point, I know the cause, and can only hope to recognize it and believe that it will go away. It's like all these things that I've kept at bay for the past little while are bubbling to the surface to bombard me! That makes me resent the booze that much more. Look what it does to us. If you artificially keep your feelings at bay you don't grow and you don't know how to deal with and overcome problems.
Hang in there and post your experiences. These are very private things that are difficult to discuss in the open. These boards are probably (and literally) a lifesaver for many. I'll be checking back.
The anxiety WILL pass. I'm going through the same thing right now. I kicked my little devil to the curb 3 weeks ago. All I can say is, life simply opens up when you resist. I have a wine habit that slowly but surely crept up over the past few years. A glass became half a bottle per night, followed by the entire thing, and in the last while followed my wanting more than that. It doesn't help to have friends who like to indulge as well. At that point, I had to be very honest and ask myself what the hell I'm doing. My drinking career only lasted 3-4 years, but I know the sooner I cut it out from my life, the easier it will be in the long run. You have to be selfish and put YOURSELF first. My dad almost died from alcoholism and I'm afraid of what is sitting in me, correction, I KNOW what is sitting in me. I feel like I'm playing with fire.
But back to anxiety. I think everyone will go through this hard process differently, but in my experience, the first little while (2 wks) after quitting felt exhilarating, followed by ongoing bursts of what feel like overwhelming anxiety attacks. It was difficult to recognize that the lack of my "mind-lubricant" was the cause at first. I've had a few nearly-crippling panic attacks over things that rationally shouldn't be very overwhelming. I think that at this point, I know the cause, and can only hope to recognize it and believe that it will go away. It's like all these things that I've kept at bay for the past little while are bubbling to the surface to bombard me! That makes me resent the booze that much more. Look what it does to us. If you artificially keep your feelings at bay you don't grow and you don't know how to deal with and overcome problems.
Hang in there and post your experiences. These are very private things that are difficult to discuss in the open. These boards are probably (and literally) a lifesaver for many. I'll be checking back.
Hi There! All I can say is hold on and be strong!!! Resist the little devil and kick him in the a$$.
The anxiety WILL pass. I'm going through the same thing right now. I kicked my little devil to the curb 3 weeks ago. All I can say is, life simply opens up when you resist. I have a wine habit that slowly but surely crept up over the past few years. A glass became half a bottle per night, followed by the entire thing, and in the last while followed my wanting more than that. It doesn't help to have friends who like to indulge as well. At that point, I had to be very honest and ask myself what the hell I'm doing. My drinking career only lasted 3-4 years, but I know the sooner I cut it out from my life, the easier it will be in the long run. You have to be selfish and put YOURSELF first. My dad almost died from alcoholism and I'm afraid of what is sitting in me, correction, I KNOW what is sitting in me. I feel like I'm playing with fire.
But back to anxiety. I think everyone will go through this hard process differently, but in my experience, the first little while (2 wks) after quitting felt exhilarating, followed by ongoing bursts of what feel like overwhelming anxiety attacks. It was difficult to recognize that the lack of my "mind-lubricant" was the cause at first. I've had a few nearly-crippling panic attacks over things that rationally shouldn't be very overwhelming. I think that at this point, I know the cause, and can only hope to recognize it and believe that it will go away. It's like all these things that I've kept at bay for the past little while are bubbling to the surface to bombard me! That makes me resent the booze that much more. Look what it does to us. If you artificially keep your feelings at bay you don't grow and you don't know how to deal with and overcome problems.
Hang in there and post your experiences. These are very private things that are difficult to discuss in the open. These boards are probably (and literally) a lifesaver for many. I'll be checking back.
The anxiety WILL pass. I'm going through the same thing right now. I kicked my little devil to the curb 3 weeks ago. All I can say is, life simply opens up when you resist. I have a wine habit that slowly but surely crept up over the past few years. A glass became half a bottle per night, followed by the entire thing, and in the last while followed my wanting more than that. It doesn't help to have friends who like to indulge as well. At that point, I had to be very honest and ask myself what the hell I'm doing. My drinking career only lasted 3-4 years, but I know the sooner I cut it out from my life, the easier it will be in the long run. You have to be selfish and put YOURSELF first. My dad almost died from alcoholism and I'm afraid of what is sitting in me, correction, I KNOW what is sitting in me. I feel like I'm playing with fire.
But back to anxiety. I think everyone will go through this hard process differently, but in my experience, the first little while (2 wks) after quitting felt exhilarating, followed by ongoing bursts of what feel like overwhelming anxiety attacks. It was difficult to recognize that the lack of my "mind-lubricant" was the cause at first. I've had a few nearly-crippling panic attacks over things that rationally shouldn't be very overwhelming. I think that at this point, I know the cause, and can only hope to recognize it and believe that it will go away. It's like all these things that I've kept at bay for the past little while are bubbling to the surface to bombard me! That makes me resent the booze that much more. Look what it does to us. If you artificially keep your feelings at bay you don't grow and you don't know how to deal with and overcome problems.
Hang in there and post your experiences. These are very private things that are difficult to discuss in the open. These boards are probably (and literally) a lifesaver for many. I'll be checking back.
Awake here as well!
Life is so much better without, my worst day sober is so much better than my best day when I was drinking. There is nothing like the peace of mind that comes with sobriety. You may have some ups & downs but you can manage these without the crutch of a drink.
I agree with Ibizan, see your Doctor about that chest pain.
Life is so much better without, my worst day sober is so much better than my best day when I was drinking. There is nothing like the peace of mind that comes with sobriety. You may have some ups & downs but you can manage these without the crutch of a drink.
I agree with Ibizan, see your Doctor about that chest pain.
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