New here and feeling really low

[Anna123]

New here and feeling really low

I am 100% sober! And I will be the rest of the night. I haven't been sober more than 2 nights in a row in probably 5 years. So gross.

[available]

New here and feeling really low

I did 11 days AF Anna and had not had 11 days AF in i cant remember when. I was drinking every night 2 bottles a night and last weekend did have a drink on the weekend, wish i didnt as i wld be over the 2 week mark but shit happens and we start again.

[crocus]

New here and feeling really low

Chin up, Anna

Hi Anna. Well, here you are with all of us, no better place to be, and I am glad you are. Try not to condemn yourself. Little by little, your heart will lift. SOOOOmany dear people here, and we have all been on the bathroom floor in one way or another.

I too like Jason Vale's book. I have taken up learning graphic design and layout to create publishing layouts, greeting cards, newsletters, and work for my career. I love it and it is a time suck (read- I stay engrossed during those times when I would normally drink.) I am on day 15 and I can't believe how much better I feel. I come here everyday to just strengthen my outlook, and to lend a hand.

Hope you sleep like a baby, and let go of those fears that are probably connected to the AL in your system. It's famous for making people feel just as you describe. Good girl for jumping in to change you life. You can do it too.

[Struggles 106]

New here and feeling really low

Hey Anna

Don't beat yourself up too much! Keep on trying!
For me it helps to consider what would happen
if I don't stop. Things were spiraling down and I knew
the other shoe was gonna drop and it was going
to be a heavy one.
It also helps to realize that for people like us there
is NO such thing as having a drink. Moderation
is a foolish wish that will never come true.
Therefore-the point of drinking is to get drunk.
It was for me -and really drunkenness is not
cool, it's just slow suicide and stupid.
I am only AF and NF for 39 days but I feel
very deeply that I've turned the corner.
I hope you do too. It is wonderful to not have
the soul-killing burden of not knowing what the
hell you did or said or who you insulted, who you
propositioned (in my case), how many people
from your office were there and on and on and
on. It's an essential freedom that everyone
should have.
It's not your fault or mine that we have alcohol
addiction issues. It just is what it is.
Just try, and know that your facing the reality
puts you ahead of the game

[Audrey14]

New here and feeling really low

Hi Anna!!


Just wanted to say hello!
I'm on my Day 1 again but it means that i don' t give up.
My best result for AF days was 14 days. And i remember how good and self-confident i felt..

When i quit AL, the first day i feel crazy anxiety and very stiff muscles. I'm trying (depend of physical status quo) to do yoga (at least breathing and some streching), drink a lot of water (and can drink a lot amount of water - 4, 5 l), eat very properly, supplements (at the moment i have only Liver detox and Super C - have to buy some) but the most important - keep busy my mind by reading, making plans, watching some movie etc. Our minds i think are more sick than our bodies..
But many other suggestions you' ll find in a Tool box on this site.

Wishing you a strength and willpower!!!:l
A

[Anna123]

New here and feeling really low

Thanks guys. Just went to dinner and movie with the Hubster....no drinks! I'm too hungover to want to though....I just hope I don't crave it when I feel ok.

[Guitarista]

New here and feeling really low

Hi Anna, and a big welcome to you.

Here is our 'toolbox'. Lot's of great info/inspiration, tips, strategies and education.

Click on this link https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html

[RingingCedars]

New here and feeling really low

Anna123;1208654 wrote: Thanks guys. Just went to dinner and movie with the Hubster....no drinks! I'm too hungover to want to though....I just hope I don't crave it when I feel ok.

I've said I hope a few times too. Hope doesn't make the change though. Do does. Whatever it takes to make that shift, I wish for you.

[Anna123]

New here and feeling really low

Well, I have to do it,so it has to be now. We're trying to get pregnant, so there's that motivation. Not to mention what my liver and kidneys probably look like.