Going on 4 days and anxious, but want to be strong

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I’m anxious and trying to stay busy so I don’t think about drinking, but it’s not as easy as I thought.

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You got this! I reset I’m back at day one. I asked my doc for lexapro it helped ALOT

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You got this as well. I’m shooting for no resets myself, but I’m not sure on this journey. I’m holding out pretty well for now. I never had any addiction until alcohol. I’ve tried just about every drug out there on multiple occasions and binges but never hooked until the drink.

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The first week was so rough but you got this! Just keep staying busy. Make yourself a toolbox. I refer to mine often.

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Hi and welcome,
First days are difficult, but you can do it!
Here is some stuff that helps me getting/staying sober, I share it with you. But here on this app you will find a lot of usefull tips. You can find them by using the :mag: button above.

  • No alcohol in my house
  • Refrigerator filled with nice food and alc. free drinks
  • Telling my spouse about my sober plan
  • Avoid alcohol related activities and friends (at least in the beginning)
  • Having a day counter
  • Avoid wine/beer section in the supermarket and avoid liquor store
  • Taking a strong vitamine B complex
  • Taking melatonin to help me sleep
  • Be gentle to myself, like go to bed early, taking a long bath, etc.
  • Doing relaxing activaties like meditate, yoga, walking, etc.
  • When I have cravings: I don’t pick up that first one but I walk, run, work out, eat chocolat, watch Netflix, clean, study, whatever.
  • Ask for help when I need it.
  • Be here every day to read and check in sober.

What you put in, will come out: so give it all! :facepunch:

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Make it easy try a meeting they will help you get and stay sober if you want it wish you well

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Yep…day 4…that’s when my anxiety would go through the roof. It would be wierd because I would just feel anxious for no apparent reason.

Slow breathing and walks really helped.

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