Im on day 5, again. I should be proud and excited, but Im not. I feel anxious and somewhat depressed. Stopping is only part of the fight. Inner demons are the other half.
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I wish I had a dollar for every 5 days I've started over. I would be rich. I will be 3 months again the 24 of this month but every day is still a struggle I guess that's part of the addiction. Just ask God to help you. Pray he listens to all. He will never leave or forsake you. Just have faith in him. God bless you much love and many prayers to you
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I’m on day 5 too Amy and I know how you feel! It’s the hardest thing for me allow myself to feel all the anxiety and sadness that I’ve spent so long masking by using. My therapist says that feeling bad isn’t always a bad thing, it’s a sign your body is adjusting which is progress. And strengthening our ability to feel the bad without using is another tool to help get us through. That helped me reframe some of the depressed thoughts i’ve been having at least. I’m here for you, we got this!! Sending my best
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The first couple weeks suck. Then you reach the pink cloud where it feels great. Then you come out of that and it sucks again. Takes 18 months to 2 years to get brain function back to normal. Hit a meeting everyday for your first 90 days. Start working the steps. You start to realize how many emotions and feelings you ignore by using and it’s hard to get a handle on the good and the bad that happens in life but it’s doable. I promise
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I am on day one
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Keep up the good work. One day at a time. God will see you through
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Send em my way! I got you!
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You took words right out of my month
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I had to go to in person AA/NA & CA meetings and utilize the same tools so many people have used to get and stay sober. And create a great life.
I’m here if you want to talk
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You’re aware of both and that’s more than half the battle. Change people places and things. Stay busy and focus on learning who you are without substance. Honestly, one of the best journeys you could ever take is finding yourself after the storm. I’m rooting for you.
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It will get easier. Take it easy, breathe, meditate, go for a walk, relax , do things you enjoy. Eat if I can, relax
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U got this!
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Thank you everyone. Ive now made it to day 9. Therapist amazed that I could. My triggers is angst in my home with my husband. Who just saw the vodka after my last binge. But good thing is I've sworn off hard liquer. Its a beast and I don't just sip, I binge. But no binging in 9 days! I call that a win!
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