Me, myself and getting sober

[spacebebe01]

Me, myself and getting sober

I dont think feeling like this has anything to do with the campral or antabuse as I was taking both for a while before I started feeling bad. What I am saying is that I now dont think se's are the reason for me feeling bad, am going to see my doc today to listen to him make up excuses again about why he cannot help me and ask if I can be referred to someone who can.

Apart from all that tho I am good, not at all bothered about alcohol right now and looking forward to christmas.

[Bruunhilde]

Me, myself and getting sober

Good luck with the doctors!

[redhead77]

Me, myself and getting sober

How did the doctor go? Did you by chance ask about the headache and neck pain? Is there a chance you have a sinus infection or something, Bebe?

[spacebebe01]

Me, myself and getting sober

The doctor as usual was not a whole lot of use. He has increased dose of effexor wanted to increased dose of amitryptaline but I dont take them anyway and says he cant find what the pain is and to go back after christmas and if Im still getting the pains he will do more blood tests. So he is at least going to do something. I havent got any more news really to tell you all, am nearly ready for christmas and looking forward to it. Only 8 more sleeps until the big man gets here with all our goodies

[Bruunhilde]

Me, myself and getting sober

Space, maybe you can try some heat/ice therapy over the next week to see if it helps your neck and head. Wrap some bagged ice in a thin towel and put it on top of your head while lying down, that is, on wherever on your head it hurts. At the same time put a heating pad under your neck using a neck roll to support it. Then switch after twenty minutes. I'd do it a few times a day if you can. Are you doing alot more phone or computer work than usual this time of year? I'm wondering if some of the SEs are from bac and others from stress or other issues of the holidays.

Hang in there baby.

[Doggygirl]

Me, myself and getting sober

Hi Space! I'm sorry to read that you are dealing with some pain issues. I haven't been around much as school got really busy so I'm out of the loop on what happened. I just wanted to say hi and also that I hope things get better for you soon! The Big Man. That is funny! I hope he brings you some AWESOME STUFF!

DG

[redhead77]

Me, myself and getting sober

Hey Bebe,

I'm sorry you didn't seem to get much help from the doc. Does he think the headache and neck pain are related to depression, and that's why he responds by increasing your dose of antidepressants? He sounds like a jack-off (am I allowed to say that?). I hope you do OK until then, and like you said, you're looking forward to the big man delivering. Feel better, sweet Bebe.

[spacebebe01]

Me, myself and getting sober

Thank you my lovely friends for keeping in touch on here Im sorry I havent been on much lately and been able to keep up with all your threads. I know that what I am now experiencing is not bac related because its over a week since I have taken any bac. I will try the heat.cold therapy tho I have never heard of doing that before, just been using heat alone. Apart for the pain and not being able to stay awake all day and other stresses (money)I am actually feeling happy now, I cant remember if Ive ever really felt like this before whatever it is I hope it keeps on going.

[Bruunhilde]

Me, myself and getting sober

I hope so too S, take inventory of your diet/exercise/social schedule to figure out what's making you happy, maybe its something you can id and keep on with.

[RudyB]

Me, myself and getting sober

glad to hear you're feeling happy, bebe! i think bruun makes an excellent point (over on her thread): maybe the depressive fog of alcohol is lifting, now that you've been out from under it for a while (how long?). good news, and may it continue!

[Doggygirl]

Me, myself and getting sober

I'm glad you are feeling happy Space! I too have felt quite a bit of "random" happiness since sobering up. I know that a clean diet and exercise helps keep me there (I can feel the difference when I'm doing that and not doing that). Also simple things like a gratitude list that helps me keep things balanced and in perspective in my head.

I hope you find what works for you to retain your peace in the long haul!

DG

[spacebebe01]

Me, myself and getting sober

I went for a xmas day out today with the new centre I have stasrted attending. we went to Chester shopping and to a cafe and then into Wales for a meal. I didnt want to go and was thinking of backing out but Im glad I did and enjoyed myself. The people there where friendly and I intend to keep going to the centre in the new year. I think I will be going to the anxiety management group and also the womens group and they have a relaxation group there as well. It has given me another focus for helping me staying sober and maybe making some new friends. When we went to the hotel for the meal I didnt think at all about having a drink, I just went to the bar myself and got a coke and others there drinking didnt bother me at all, when one of the woment I was sitting with went to the bar again and asked me what I wanted there was no comment on why I didnt want alcohol.

[Ne/Neva Eva]

Me, myself and getting sober

Nice job, sister. It was hard for me to realize that most people don't actually drink very much. I certainly didn't hang around with those folks. Now I realize that even my friends that drink (not the ones with the disease--the ones that drink on the normal-ish side) used to drink a lot more when they were with me. And regretted it! One of them remarked recently that it was sort of a relief that she wasn't going home tanked after hanging out here. She also said her boyfriend really appreciated the fact. I can imagine!

What's the center again? I have found it really, really interesting and fun to delve into all sorts of ways to be a better me. I'm not saying it's working, but it feels like steps in the right direction. And this time it has nothing to do with booze, you know? I can just explore what works without that beastie on my shoulder. Sounds like that's where you're at... Is it?

[spacebebe01]

Me, myself and getting sober

Hi He yes Im trying to look at different things apart from booze and recovery, the centre is local to me its for people with mental health issues and seems really supportive, its also nice to be able to meet other people who dont have booze problems, the only people I have mixed with for years are the ones who I drank with or AA type so its great to have a conversation where drink isnt mentioned. Im so proud of myself tho when I realised later that the thought of drinking in the hotel never crossed my mind not even when I went to the bar. I dont think thats ever happened to me before. I have also exchanged phone numers with a woman today about starting zumba classes with her in the new yea, I need to get some excercise and it will be good to go with someone. I do think things are looking up for me now, I cant believe that just 3 onths ago I was still in that whole drink,stop, relapse hell that I was in for many years. The mad thing is I have heard of antabuse years ago I just never thought about taking it! I know the antause and campral arenot magic bullets and I have had to put effort into this myself but right now they seem as close to being magic as you can get.

[Doggygirl]

Me, myself and getting sober

:yougo::yougo::yougo::yougo::yougo::yougo:

I am so happy for you Space!!!!! So happy you have found what works for you to get AL out of the drivers seat of your life. So happy you are being adventurous and getting out there figuring out what you might want to fill your life up with!

YAY!!!!!!! That's what it's all about.

DG