Anger anyone?

[socky]

Is it normal to feel like an emotional wreck in the early days of sobriety. I'm on day 5 AF and already this morning I have had a temper tantrum and cried like a baby. I've got an elastic band around my wrist and am twanging it like a crazy woman.

Is it just me, my personality, or is it a normal reaction to detoxing from alcohol and will this go away soon?

[greeneyes]

Anger anyone?

I wouldn't know on a personal level quite yet, but from what I've read, and not just here, yeah. But it levels out. And is I think replaced by energy & serenity. At least I hope so. Twang that band in the meantime.

[Pebbles]

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Hi Socky,

I too am on day 5 AF and have snapped at everyone all day even the dogs, and it's only 11.00am! I have splitting headache and my mouth tastes rubbish. BUT, strangely, I still feel better about myself than one where I feel OK but have drunk the night before...I was getting to the point where only a drink would make me feel normal. Now, that's NOT normal LOL.

I think sometimes WE are just angry and it's a drink that numbs that. Anger is alright as long as you don't hurt yourself or anyone else!!!

love Pebbles

[BELIEVE]

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The first week or so are pretty rough definatley, but to answer your question yeah things do get better. WAY better. Congrats on your 5 days, hang in there!

[Eastender]

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Socky,
Congratulations on your 5 days.
Day 5 always my worst,only managed it a few times, but after that get a lot better. Elastic band coping sounds good to me, might try it!

Eastx

[socky]

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OK, so I'm going to take all of your word, it is normal and it will get better. I'll try an fit some exercise in later, that might help.

Thank you all for not leaving me here by myself....oh s**t...now I'm crying again.

A special thank you to Peebles.

[livingfree]

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yes and yes

Socky - all I can give you is my experience - but yes anger and crying go hand in hand with withdrawal for me. Like waves coming in and out. It's not constant - but weekly events. I am on day 60 AF - but also quit smoking -- so I doubled the withdrawal - you could probably say I have had a more "intense" anger and crying "experience" :H The point is it does get better - each day it get's better. If you know it can come at you - it doesn't seem as scary.
Best to you

[changemylife]

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Normal, Sometimes you get flushed and angry and don't even know why but it does pass.

[4theboyz]

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Reading this post reminded me to take my meds!

[lookingforhope22]

Anger anyone?

Hi Socky,
I am not an angry person when i am drinking...AL supresses the emotions, but my first week AF i had a screaming match with my real estate agent to the point she hung up on me lol its funny now - I was very upset at the time. Its the whirlpool of emotions that come up when there is nothing (AL) to filter them out. Dont pay too much attention to them as they will pass and new happy, joyous feelings will follow. In my experience so far you i have experienced more emotions (good and bad) in the last 27 days then i have in the past 5 years, it is to be expected - your not numbing them out anymore. I am also struggling at the moment with my emotions but i know that in time they will go (thats really the only thing that helps me get through the day). Hang in there while your mind, body and soul readjusts to living without AL.

Stay strong it is a bumpy ride but it is sooooo worth it in the end!
I send love and strenght to you and if you feel angry dont punish yourself just know where it is coming from.
x