It's hard and detox will stress your limits.
Stay true to your desire for sanity
We know the pain.
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There is help out there!
I was taught and had to learnâŠ
If someone is controlling their drinking itâs out of control. Setting limits will only work momentarily. Mentally Obsessing and waiting for the âweekendâ to come is part of the disease. It will continue progress. Youâre body unable to sleep without alcohol it is a form of physical dependency. This is real, you are not alone, and itâs not your fault.
Keeping talking to sober people! Lots of resources out there. Ask for help! You deserve the best.
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I know all this. Try to find AA in a city you live now. If not, maybe online. And definitely I would ask a doctor to prescribe me something which can really help with anxiety
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The reason I quit is because of anxiety. Alcohol increases it and it is a slippery slope. Wound up in hospital w panic attack. One of two I had related to drinking. I know it's nearly impossible to quit without community. But if you can at least try to start getting sober streaks they may build over time to longer and longer periods as you build your sober brain.
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Denial about what? I quit!
I am trying to get help managing it!
You posted if you donât drink you donât sleep so didnât sound like you quit. We are just trying to help you. Alcohol makes anxiety and depression worse. Thatâs that point we are all trying to make to you. We have all been there and done that. Just trying to help. Reread your initial post. âI have severe insomnia without the alcoholâ You have that because of the alcohol. You need a professional to explain this to you. There is a lot to learn about alcoholism. Watch some Utube videos. I hope you donât think we are all trying to hurt you. This is a great informative group in recovery. Doesnât sound like you quit.
No I got it! I didnât sleep last night or the night before but I also didnât drink.
And I thought this was to share our struggles. That is a struggle for me. Most people here are offering me suggestions instead of accusing me of being in denial. I am absolutely not in denial. But I am struggling and would love suggestions.
Elizabeth Tate
Go on any podcast app and listen to Sober Powered podcast by Gill Tietz. I recommend binge listening to all her episodes for early sobriety
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Looking it up now thank you.
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I found a secular group online called SMART. I attended a meeting yesterday and it was very good.
Yes SMART recovery is a good tool. But I highly recommend AA as well
I donât like the religious aspect of AA. But I will give it a try.
AA is not a religious program. This is about spirituality, but not religion.
Do you want to work the 12 steps with a sponsor? I am available.
I live in PST time zone though.
If timing is too difficult for us. Then you can find a sponsor closer to your time zone.
I could never completely stay sober until I did the steps thoroughly with a sponsor. Then the sleep came back and the anxiety evaporated.
I am just starting out so I think it is worth a shot. I am from Seattle and so I coordinate with PST all the time to speak to my family and I come back every six months. I am there for two months in the summer usually and at Christmas so I would love to chat.
At the very least stay here.
You mean in the USA? I have a good job in SĂ©nĂ©gal. I love it here. As long as I have online resources I donât need to be in the USA.
OK. I think it's important you stay connected.
Senegal? Exciting. And new (love boat theme) keep your eyes open, your camera charged, and share here.