Hi everyone today 21 days sober but feeling really sad

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Hi everyone today 21 days sober but feeling really sad and anxious is this normal iam thinking it’s because iam dealing with life these days sober and i refuse know to pick up it’s like losing your friend that took the pain away.Sorry guys I venting needed to let it out​:pray::pray::pray:

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#2

Vent away. That’s why we are here. Stay strong :pray::pray:

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#3

Thanks :blush::blush:

#4

Perfectly normal

#5

It is perfectly normal. The best part is the more you learn about yourself and grow spiritually the faster it goes away!! You got this!!

#6

Early sobriety is and was a roller coaster for me. You are feeling your feelings — no more numbing. With a clear head you can face all the challenges ahead. If you have not looked into how AA can help you continue your journey of sobriety I highly recommend it — the program and the people in it have changed my life…

#7

Thanks and yes I have been going to meetings.Anybody who can help me out understanding the 12 steps I mean I understand them we are supposed to live by those steps??Sorry I really just trying to give it my all!!!

#8

Congrats on 21 days

#10

Congratulations on the 21 days. That’s a great achievement. Like they have said is normal to feel that’s way. You will continue to feel that way for some more time. But I can tell you it gets easier and it gets better. I am 7 months sober today. I can’t believe it has been that long. I went thru ups and downs but the last couple of months have been great. And I am enjoying my sober life. So I can tell you it gets better and better. Keep working the steps if that’s your thing. Go to meetings. They definitely help. I like a saying that I tell myself constantly.
“Always Love Yourself “. Keep up the good fight. It also helps to talk about it. The more you talk about it or vent like someone said it helps. Take care.

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#11

Very normal. 21 days isn't easy, it does get easier though. This community helps a lot too. Congrats and welcome.

#12

One day at a time...:pray:

#13

You summed it up perfectly!!! Vent that’s what we all are here for!!! Congratulations on 21 days!! I would of had 5 months but messed up!

#14

Keep up the great work!! I had a secret helper in my early days, Mario as in Mario Kart. I played to keep my mind occupied during the hard times. Find an outlet. And remember that is is ok to feel, feeling. Share those feelings at meetings, those people understand exactly what you are going through. Those are the things that have helped me on this journey.

#15

Hey Gigi.. it's very normal. The first 90 days are the hardest. It gets better I promise. Keep it going!

#16

Normal feeling, you are doing awesome! Keep up the great work! Always here to chat if ya need a friend :slight_smile:

#17

Very normal, and a spot-on description of how it feels to recover in the beginning. Congrats, keep talking about it!

#18

It's good that you let it out. It's part of the healing process. Keep up the good work :muscle:

#19

Go for a run, walk ,yoga. Keep yourself busy I’m 4 days sober. I’m making carne asada tonight w my kid and one of the ingredients is a can of beer. I chose not to. I definitely don’t have the answers I’m horrible at this sobriety thing. Pray he listens. Good luck

#20

Perfectly normal. You’re sober, you get to feel your feelings. All of them! And you get to learn to process those feelings without alcohol as a buffer. Keep going, you can get through this. If others can do it you can too. And keep reaching out!

#21

Keep it up, Gigi. Yes, it is considered losing a long-time friend. Keep talking it out with your sober network.

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