Coping with this shit

[Accountable for Me]

Coping with this shit

That horrid paranoia and the anxiety attacks. I can completely relate.

The last time I drank and it was only for one day; and it was only a few beer, I awoke with the most horrific paranoid feeling (worse than ever before) and had several anxiety attacks as well for 2 days!

That was when I KNEW I had to give the shit up. For good. My body was reacting to alcohol worse than ever and only after a few drinks.

After the first 2 days AF, I haven't had one anxiety attack, or a sense of something really bad was going to happen. I thought I suffered from anxiety, but it was the alcohol and my body at war. I also suffered from severe depression for years and as long as I stay sober - I am feeling pretty darn happy.

Quitting is worth it! Freedom! Emotionally and physically.

[IAD]

Coping with this shit

You have to look forward or you'll be like Dr. Dolittle's "Push me pull you" Ha! IAD.

[Peacefull]

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Hi CKE,

I could have written your posts.

[startingover]

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Hi there, my anxiety is easing now. But I felt very similar to how you did when I decided to stop drinking. Also I can relate to the paranoia. It really does get better with a few af days under your belt. I am actually a happy person now. I wasnt before.
Good luck x

[cke123]

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Coping...Day 2

Hey everyone!

Thanks for all your posts. It's day 2!! I feel SOOOO much better. The "what if's" are still creeping up, but I know I am being ridiculous. (i hope..ha ha) I got some sleep last night, and was able to eat so that helped.

You are all right about it being the alcohol. Why do I drink again? I need to print my post from yesterday and tape it to my dashboard, monitor, fridge, my forehead...

E

[startingover]

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Ha ha ! whatever works E.
Good luck x

[Evie.Lou]

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Every day it will get better and better...You are ready to leave the passed behind and create a new SOBER life...If I did it, I know that you can...We are here for you..

[akmom]

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CKE....So it's the next day....and you survived. You feel a little bit better than you did yesterday and a hell of a lot better than you did the day before that. Imagine how much better you will feel at the end of the day today.

You can do it!!!!! I am sooooo proud!!!

[cmhguy3]

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You are so not alone! We have all been there! I can not offer any more insight than already posted by these wonderful folks. It does get better. Trust us, by the third morning you feel so incredible. It is amazing how the anxiety goes away. HAVE FAITH! STAY CLOSE AND GOOD LUCK!

Guy