Day 12

[Lillypond059]

Hi to all
Hope you are all doing well.
Here I am day 12, but for some reason feeling a bit tearfull today, not sure the reason why. Had a good day yesterday, with the group of sewing ladies, they come to my place, to meet up, and we sew all day, have morning tea, lunch, a good chat, and laugh, no AL.
so don't know why I'm feeling so teary to-day, anybody have any suggestions, would welcome any advice.

Lillypond x

[techie]

Day 12

Hi Lilly. It takes time to adjust to the AF life. At times I feel as if I'm missing something. I find this happens when I let myself become complacent. Try reading, watching a show or go into the chat room here for a bit. It will pass. It's normal I've been there myself but it does get easier as you build on your sobriety. John xx

[Lillypond059]

Day 12

Hi techie
Thanks for the reply, I hope it does pass, as I'm sitting here bowling my eyes out, maybe a good cry will do me good.I will go and make a cup of tea and read my book for a while, as you sugest.
I am so glad I came to this sit, it really has helped me get this far.

Lillypond x

[techie]

Day 12

I think you'll be ok. Remember, you can always come back here and ask for support if you need it Lilly there is always someone around. I wish you well...John xx

[paguy]

Day 12

Hang in there Lilly! What you are feeling is perfectly natural. Since alcohol was such a big part of our identity, there really is a sense of loss. When I start feeling that way, I focus on all that I've gained since I stopped drinking and that is enough to get me through.

My best wishes to you....

[witchywoman]

Day 12

Hi Lilly,
I actually really like what Sheri said, I never thought about it that way.
here is something I found out recently, when we are very sad or upset, the strength of our emotion can actually releases some sort of hormonal toxin, which your body rids of it via your tear ducts thru crying, which is sometimes why you can have a major crying session & end up felling better as you have released some toxins in your system.

[rebirth]

Day 12

Hi Lilly. I was an emotional wreck for the first 30 days! Like a rollercoaster I was...screaming for joy on minute and in floods of tears the next! Living without alcohol was so weird initially. Its like I lost my arm! I just didnt know what to do with my feelings as I usually comotosed them with wine.
But I have noticed that the more I abstain, the less emotional I have become. I still have good and bad days but they dont seem so extreme now.
I guess its a spiritual journey and it will take time and getting use to. But I am hopeful. x