Why is Today so Hard???

[Wildewoman]

Is it because I didn't get enough sleep?? I should be thankful that I am not anxious (I HATE that) or have cravings - but I just feel like crap!!

Is day # 8 a physical milstone?? I wish there was a road map for this - that said on day 4 - this will happen - on day 15 - you'll feel better. (I wrote this one on my calnedar at work - it was from the "what is normal" thread.

GAWD!! I just feel so BLAAAAAAHHHH!!

[Wildewoman]

Thanks all!! Today - I really need the support - and you are all there for me. :-)

I am journaling like crazy!! Day # 8 *****!!

[glamisgirl]

It for sure is a roller coaster ride. In the first 30 days I was up, down and all over the place from day to day. You will have some good days then a bad one that makes you feel like you just took a few steps back but there is always tomorrow and I always had to tell myself tomorrow will be better and that kept me trucking through. Then finally tomorrow really does end up being better. The bad days become less and less and you don't even realize it. Pretty soon you gonna stop and realize hey I haven't had a bad day in awhile. Trust me that time will come. Stick with it and I'm gonna say what we all hate hearing. Time will heal

[ROSYouralright]

Congrats on 8 days! That is great! Keep pushing forward and know that each day will be better than the last! Your doing great!!

[Xcalibure]

Congrats on 8 days, I wish there were a road map as well but I take it minute by minute, hour by hour.  Each day seems better then the one before.  We are going to stumble and wonder if it's worth it anymore but it will be, you just have to believe that with all your being.  Stay the path and set your sights on today and staying clean.  

[dominosarah]

I know this hard but look around at all you have to be grateful for.  Make a list and leave room to add things.  I always kept a gratitude list in front of me.

[kyle505]

Although there are general detox timelines out there, you have to keep in mind that we're all different. Writing something on your calendar is, I think, a good way to stay motivated, but don't put too much stock in it.
And as I've said in my other responses to your posts, sleep will now become your main focus. Even now that I've been clean for awhile, lack of sleep can definitely put the kabosh to an otherwise beautiful day.
Day 8 is amazing; be very proud of what you've done and where you're going. You should be, for the most part, out of the physical part of detox and in to the mental struggle.  Hang in there.
K

[Wildewoman]

I'm trying - I started a journal back on day 1 - and journal each day - so I can remember how crappy I felt on days like today.

[dominosarah]

This is pretty common.  Tomorrow will be a new day.  Be proud of yourself, 8 days is fantastic!!!  Make this a good day.  Work thru feeling like crap!