Im just a little over 30 days of sobriety and

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#1

Im just a little over 30 days of sobriety and its felt great. However yesterday and waking up today has been hard, no energy, feeling like poo and cravings through the roof. I found myself looking at alcohol yesterday and got mad and walked away.

I have gone to meetings and have considered a sponsor but I can barely push myself to see a therapist.

Are there any steps that helped any of you get out of this funk? Im probably going to go to a meeting today that I used to frequent, I just want the cravings and physical negative feelings to go away. I want my life back.

Any tips or recommendations are appreciated. You guys have always been a big help :metal:t4:

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#2

I was recommended to get a sponsor and do ALL the steps starting with 1!!!
Even if it’s with a temporary sponsor…. It’s important at the beginning to follow directions…. We need guidance and there are so many people who love to be of service and stay sober because we stay in service… so ask someone to help., sometimes that’s the hardest part…. Take action! You’re worth it!!!!
Stay blessed.

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#3

Counseling help me a lot. Group therapy in particular.

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#4

It sucks. Find a rehab and build a community.

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#5

I don’t know if this is something you’ve already tried or not, but I’ve found getting a little daily exercise has been extremely helpful. Even if it’s just stretching and/or going for a walk. I also feel motivated by reading sobriety books. Of course therapy or some sort of counseling would probably do you (and me) some good, but I totally get dragging feet on that.

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#6

So im not a therapist. All I know is that when I was in my first few months, my sponsor told me depression can't hit a moving target. So I went to my "get better" job, went to as many meetings as I possibly could, and dove into stepwork head first. I've been in and out of therapists' offices, rehabs, psych wards, and jails my whole adult life. Nothing did anything to make any of it better. I finally surrendered to God and AA and my life is beyond my wildest dreams now.

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#7

Grab a sponsor and do the steps asap. Ya it can feel weird and uncomfortable but not as uncomfortable as being dry, or hungover.
I’m here if you want to talk. I sponsor too

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#8

Other than meetings, the gym or a swim works for me enough to distract me and get the anxiety out.

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#9

If you can't get to a meeting, do you have any sober friends that you can talk to? For me, none of my friends got clean with me. I went to prison and completely changed my life, so when I got out all those people could no longer be in my life. I didn't have sober friends yet, so it helped just to get completely immersed in something. I love projects. They keep your mind busy and off your cravings while at the same time, you're doing something productive.

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#10

I agree with everyone’s responses.

What you are going through is called: PAWS symptoms. (Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms). It’s real. It’s true, and I still have them even at 18 months. It does get better!

Getting a sponsor, even if it’s temporary to work through the steps, find a sober friend that you can reach out to and meet up with for coffee, a phone call, anything.

Getting in some form of exercise helps. 30 minutes even. It’s amazing what a small walk around the block can do.

You can do it!

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#11

Amen!! That’s how I feel., I found something that works and I have so many great examples…. So many people can’t be wrong when they say a higher power and the program really works when we give it a chance., thanks for sharing

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#12

Thank you all for your awesome responses, I have found an in person AA group to go to and getting the feel of it, also found a couple people wanting to sponsor me! I’m happy for an outlet to be able to grow and understand what I’m dealing with better :metal:t4: happy Tuesday!

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#13

So happy to hear this! It’s a lot easier when you have a support system I find. I tried to do it by myself before, but I think that was my pride speaking louder than truth, and when I started to open up, I started to grow, proud of you.

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#14

Diet, exercise, sleep, and baby steps are my advice.

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#15

Hope things are going well for you… stay strong and stay connected… we all need each other……

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#16

I went a month doing that and only relying on my wife which I realized made things worse. I’m looking forward to the next meetings!

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#17

Most definitely! Actually bought a kayak for my wife and I and went out last night!

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#18

Thank you Connie! I’ll keep you in mind!

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#19

Your body will try to trick you for what it craves 30 days 60 days 90 days 120 etc. watch for mood swings Be mindful. So proud of you! You rock.

#20

That’s so awesome!!! I utilize this app, have friends in recovery who I meet up with, and get in some form of exercise daily and it is such a blessing. Have an amazing Thursday and weekend ahead. WE CAN DO THIS!!! “No Matter What Club”