Completing day 1

[beanzy]

I'm a bit down. I am rockin and rollin through detox from alcohol, physically only a little, but emotionally I'm in a pit. I am just not happy with myself or my life. I keep telling myself these are just feelings that are natural due to my drinking and general wasting of life and that if I stay sober things will get better.
I went to an AA meeting tonight and now I am home and ready for bed. I also am second guessing getting Camprel from my doctor. The cost is a major factor, but I am desperate and willing to do whatever to not drink anymore. I did just read a post from someone who tried it and that the side affects interfered with work.
I just don't know. How will I ever get out of this pit of my life.
JB

[Guest]

Completing day 1

Hi Beanzy,

I'm looking forward to seeing what avatar you put with your name? (No hurry though.)

That's exactly how I felt at the end of January. I felt like a fat, useless, alcoholic, that should never have been born.

I can't say that things will get better overnight but they will get better. We took many years to get to this state so we do need a little patience. There are small rewards all the way though.

First of all, take it one day at a time (ODAT). The past has gone and we do not know what is in the future. All we have is today. Promise yourself you will not drink today. Each day, week, month does get easier.

I have only had 11 days AF as my longest stretch but I have cut back from 2 bottles of wine a night to about 2 bottles a week. It's beginning to feel normal not to drink (sometimes) and it's great not having a hangover and having lots more energy.

AL will not help you get out of the emotional pit.

Well done on going to AA, well done on coming here. Well done on seeing the doctor.

Come and drop into the Newbies Nest and have a chat about how you're getting on.

Love, hugs and strength,

Spam xx

[Lavande]

Completing day 1

One Day a a Time beanzy - that's how you will do it!
Congrats on your first AF day, hang in there.
Great that you went to an AA meeting, gather all the support you can!
Get some rest & be ready for Day2!

Lav

[johnnyh]

Completing day 1

Hey Beanzy,

Can only mirror the above.

Listen, things will get easier. This is the toughest time the first couple of days, But once you get over this initial phase and your body starts slowly recovering from all the damage of drinking, you will start feeling better and more energetic. Just stick it out. It is so worthwile and in this case the grass is greener on the other side

Keep fighting.

[hillsidetime]

Completing day 1

Hi Beanzy, the good news is that you are here. Read and write lots. There is an amazing group of people here who can listen and give you ideas. I can't help you with the drug in question. One day at a time. Hang in there, this site is a major factor in keeping me af, I hope it helps you too.
Hill

[mama bear]

Completing day 1

Hi Beanzy
Ditto all the above and welcome to our family!!!