Night three and it feels like torture. My skin is crawling and my anxiety is pumping strong. I’ve tried to stop too many times and each time is harder than the previous attempt. You’d think it would get easier but I’ve reinforced the subconscious thought that I can make this go away with just a drink.
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You got this don’t do it give it two more days when I feel like that I get up and start walking
The only way to defeat those demons for good is by working your steps, my friend. It doesn't truly go away with a drink, anyway, does it? It may "help" temporarily, but then that vicious guilt and shame spiral starts again and you're back in the cycle. Give yourself some grace, and credit. We only get to years sober ONE DAY AT A TIME. 
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Five days is the magic number to beginning to feel sane again?
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Research stated 72 hours but I knew for me is completely better and don’t want to go through sleepless nights, sweats was 5 th day was able to sleep n stop sweating
Maybe you can but you will be back right where you started. Take it easy. Especially on yourself. It's not a race but a journey and there is this site where people got your back.
You can do it.
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Evan I have bad anxiety too … maybe ask a doctor for meds they might help … I felt that way too counting each day !!! You can do this !!!
As the book says, you have to take this one step at a time; one day at a time. Get to a meeting and find a sponsor. They are there to help you get through these moments. You can do this. You can make the change.
Night 3 this time is easier than night 3 next time. Stay strong brother, you don’t want this again. I believe you can get through this. Keep pushing.
Each time it gets worse...never better. It says it in the big book of AA. It says it in the Bible. I’m sure it says it other places too...
I am right there with you! It gets better. Never thought it would but it did. Day 0 for me. My husband weaned me down. Miserable.