Checking in daily to maintain focus #36

[anon86198612]

It’s not been the most exciting month, but I guess a little dullness is a step up from absolute chaos

[Dansig]

Checking in on sobriety day 220. Prepping for my final exam for the semester this week but right now on a mental break at the gym for a killer back/bi workout. Happy Tuesday everyone.

[ShesGotMoxie]

Yay you!!!

[anon53116147]

[KarenKW]

Really struggling. Had a panic attack earlier and missed a couple hours of work. At least they are understanding. Now I just have a heightened sense of anxiety with awful physical symptoms. Can’t take Xanax or other benzos due to past history. I try grounding and breathing exercises but they just don’t help. Chest feels like I’m having a heart attack but it’s just the anxiety. My go to is alcohol and sleep. How does anyone else cope with debilitating anxiety? (This is only day 2)

[Callie99]

What do I do if I really want to drink or self harm

Sorry I didn’t see this thread yesterday. Something that is very helpful to me is my “self soothing kit”. It also is a way to soothe your senses and bring you back into the present moment. Anxiety is usually brought on by our brains jumping ahead even by milliseconds, and depression by our brains ruminating over the past. It is fun to make a kit and I found them a savior when I was self injuring all day, everyday. I keep one in my purse, one in my glove box and one floating around my house…

Hi Karen I struggle with a lot of anxiety and panic attacks and thought maybe this thread could help. Day two is huge, I hope your anxiety eases soon. Sending hugs
@Its_me_Stella sent me this post and I thought it was a great tactic to help

[Laraellelarissa]

Awww thank you so much @Callie99. That means a lot.

And thank you @Dazercat for always being there with a good snoopy gif and endless support.

[Misokatsu]

@CATMANCAM

temporary glimmer of happiness

This would be false happiness and would open up the door to screwing ur life up more. Be strong. Remember why u quit. If u do meetings, why not look for one to jump on.

[Misokatsu]

Big congratulations! Even more amazing to achieve it during rough times.

[Mno]

@Laraellelarissa

[Mno]

@CATMANCAM This is all I have to say. It’s all LIES!

[Mno]

@Nordique Huge congrats!
@anon86198612 Huge congrats too!

[LeeHawk]

Hi Karen. I’m sorry you are going through this. What you’re experiencing is what I experienced in early withdrawal. Medical detox is always an option, and one that I would recommend. Hang in there.

[KevinesKay]

[Kareness]

It’s official:

Thanks @Mno @TigerMatriarch and @CATMANCAM!

Congrats @Laraellelarissa on 10 months!
Congrats @anon86198612 on 30 days, well done!!
Congrats @Nordique on 1.5 years and
Congrats @KevinesKay on 50 days!

[Nordique]

Absolutely amazing!! Congratulations!! You’re a role model

[beachmouse]

@Kareness congratulations! That is spectacular!!!

[icebear]

Hugs, @CATMANCAM. I’m sorry you are struggling. Tomorrow is a brand new new day that’s never been touched.

[icebear]

Checking in on day 186. Busy week, and then we will travel across the country to visit family for the holidays. Feeling a bit nervous for that. We’ll just take it one day at a time. Stay strong, friends.

[Misokatsu]

What an achievement! Brilliant!