I think I've lost my mojo.

[noma'am]

I feel like total crap. Today is the 18th day of my quest to be sober. I should be so happy but I'm depressed, irritable and completely without motivation. I want to drink so bad just so I can cheer the f#ck up! And if I can't drink, I just want to get in bed, shut the door and be left the f#ck alone. I quit drinking to feel better. When is that going to happen? I'm getting really tired of waiting.

[KateH1]

I think I've lost my mojo.

Noma'am,
Quitting drinking is the first step to getting healthy in mind, body and spirit. It takes time to rebuild, and we must not only be patient,but, also proactive in the process. This is why RJ recomends, a healthy diet, supplements and exercise. Many of us also believe that we must work on our thinking process and emotional well being. If we continue to live and think as we did, while drinking, not a lot changes in regards our outlook, with the exception of the hangover depressions.

I hope you get to feeling better!
Kate

[LVT25]

I think I've lost my mojo.

Hi there,
I'm really sorry you're not feeling better yet. I'm afraid I won't be much help either. It took a long time for me, it seemed like. I had headaches mainly, and 0 energy and motivation. But ti did get better for me. I feel better physically, and have more energy--I still get irritable at times--but I'm starting to realize that's just me. lol
I am experiementing with different supplement combos for mood. I loved the GABA--it just made me feel more "loving" if that makes sense?? Now I'm trying the 5HTP and True Calm plus Evening Primrose. I NEVER was one to take herbal supps and Poo Pooed them to others. But with quitting smoking and drinking--I think they do help.
Do you have support from you family & friends? Do you have things you like to do that cheer you up? I've never really had a problem with depression--just bitchiness.
Hang in there, ok, you won't regret it!

[river0123]

I think I've lost my mojo.

Noma'am,
I'm feeling a bit like you today. Tomorrow is day 14 for me and I feel really b**tchy. I had some days were I felt downright euphoric, today I just want to smack someone (particularly my husband - every single thing he says or does is pissing me off). It's almost 7pm and I just want to get this day over with, hopefully feel renewed and recharged tomorrow.
I had my first dose of AllOne tonight, maybe that will be of some help. Let's just hang in there, the day will end and then we can be proud tomorrow of our efforts today.

[Cinders]

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For some, like me, I felt better right away. However, I believe that is because I was soooo sick from drinking. Hands shook every day, heart pounding. I was drinking from dawn until dusk.

Mentally, I am still fighting the beast but that is nowhere near as bad as my physical symptoms. No where near!!!

Others have taken weeks to feel better.

But, feel better you will. Mentally AND physically. Trust me and all here who have done it.

Mags once told me, some days it is all you can do to put one foot in front of the other. Today she is 3 + years sober and one heck of a fun lady.

Hang in there.

Love,
Cindi

[tlrgs]

I think I've lost my mojo.

good things come to those in time ..dont rush it ..take this time that you have and rest hell go to bed,, read a book.call a friend ..but remember to be proud of what you have done for yourself..stay strong and busy you are doing a great job ..keep it up..
peace , love and god bless

[Thankful]

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Noma'am & river0123 ~

Please take some deep breaths. This is a time of healing and it can not be rushed. There is no magic to this. You spent a long time damaging your bodies with AL and you are not going to be healed in 2-3 weeks.

Also, the elation we feel in the beginning (feeling proud, great self esteem, no hangovers, etc) won't always last. There are what I like to refer to as "honeymoon" periods to recovery. It happens to all of us. Please just know that you are right where you should be in your recovery. I wish I could tell you you can skip the crappy stuff, but I can't. But please believe me when I tell you it will get better.

You are getting better, whether you actually "feel" it or not. Please trust in that. Keep in mind if you throw in the towel now, do you think you are going to feel better? Of course you won't. It's frustrating. We know. But you have already gotten through the worst parts.

Try a cup of chamomile tea to ease the stress. A hot bath, a good book. Be kind to yourselves for the next couple of days. You'll feel better.

Hang in there! You can do this!!! You both are really doing fantastic!

Love, Me
:l:l

[Basilisk]

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noma'am;359210 wrote: I want to drink so bad just so I can cheer the f#ck up!

Hi noma'm

Thank you so much for posting this! This was the reason i drank last night after 6 days AF, I just wanted to stop feeling so depressed! Well, it worked for the evening but of course today I'm in hell.

The replies here are fantastic and it really does help to know that I'm not alone in feeling this way

Hope that you feel better soon and 18 days is AMAZING!!!

[hippie37]

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Hi All!

It took me a long long time to realise that 'searching' for this feeling of a better life was not gonna happen while I was still 'searching', looking, waiting, pondering etc etc. Yes in my early days of sobriety I needed to do the internal soul searching and re-discover myself and rid myself of those inner demons that had plagued my life for the last 10 years or so. But what I came to realise was that while in the pursuit of happiness I was never gonna find it as the search is infinite. I had to take myself out of that endless search and get on with other things in my life and in doing so I was able to 'let go' more and stop questioning things in my life; for example "when am I gonna be feeling 'better'?".

Try not to worry too much about the "What", "Where", "Why" and "When's" and you'll be amazed at just how much things can fall into place when you're not thinking about them. I remember someone asking a while back when does one stop obsessing over alcohol?. You cannot answer this truthfuly I think if you're NOT obsessing!! as you simply wouldn't know when it happened!. It's not something you can pinpoint as is the same for when is it you start to feel better.

Like Kate has mentioned get pro-active with other things in your life like healthy diet and exercise and outside interests of your own. There ain't gonna be no sudden bolt of lightening one day I'm afraid!!

Love and Happiness
Hippie
xx

[IAD]

I think I've lost my mojo.

Norma" you need to get your Mojo working ! Try an excersice routine....walk, run, Tybou ( not really Ha!) etc. That will give you the energy to carry on. IAD!

[Evie.Lou]

I think I've lost my mojo.

Getting sober is not a destination,but a journey.With any journey there are bound to be traffic jams,detours,roadside vistas ,temp. changes etc.As I journey along I am trying to embrace all the varity of experiences that i encounter,to truly allow myself to feel each and every one.As I am doing this I am beginning to realize that there are not any bad or good experiences.....only different kinds of ways of learning to allow myself to travel thru this journey and experience the world around me

[Evie.Lou]

I think I've lost my mojo.

Getting sober is not a destination,but a journey.With any journey there are bound to be traffic jams,detours,roadside vistas ,temp. changes etc.As I journey along I am trying to embrace all the varity of experiences that i encounter,to truly allow myself to feel each and every one.As I am doing this I am beginning to realize that there are not any bad or good experiences.....only different kinds of ways of learning to allow myself to travel thru this journey and experience the world around me:h:h:h

[IAD]

I think I've lost my mojo.

EVIE, Looks like we have a Ditto here on you reply, that's ok the message was so good that an encore was in order ! LOL ! IAD.

[hippie37]

I think I've lost my mojo.

I'll agree with that IAD!!lol

[Seacailin]

I think I've lost my mojo.

Hang in there

I can only tell u what is helping me and that is staying productive and thinking about the Aftermath if I go back there. Someone in AA told me that when I was feeling real down, I should step outside of myself and do something for someone else. I am only on day four and keep getting the weepies, but they pass. All good to those who wait.:l