Just a roller coaster of emotions. Sad, mad, disappointed, resolved and determined all before lunch
Sounds like youāre feeling whatās underneath. Itās hard. Take a moment and breathe. Take a walk. Let it all flow over like a wave. It will slowly transform into something else.
All totally normal in early sobriety!
Ever dive into a pool on a hot day, or jump in the shower on a chilly morning? Dive in the pool and the water feels super cold. Jump in the shower and the water feels scalding hot.
But in a few minutes, both feel good.
The water in the pool didnāt get warmer, and the water in the shower didnāt get colder? What changed?
You changed. You became acclimated to the water, not the other way around.
So now youāve jumped into sobriety. It feels uncomfortable. You are dealing with situations that overwhelm your emotions. Give it time, and you will acclimate to sober life.
You will have good days and bad, just like you did when you were drinking. But youāve changed. You are getting better, and you will acclimate to this new lifeā¦and it will make all the difference in the world.
Say ānoā to the drink that mattersā¦the first drink.
Keep getting better at getting better each and every day.
I feel this way a lot too. Itās only been two weeks. Some days are definitely better than others. I hope your day gets betterāŗ
Thanks to all of you. It seems toe like Iām posting alot but Iām just trying to stay sain and sober
Oh heavenās no. Post as much as you need/want tooš
Post away! The more you seek help the more it shows youāre willing to change
Agreed with @LuckyStar and @Redemption please post as much you like-itās encouraged.
Iāve been there, like every other day lol my emotions are up and down, but itās easier to just go with it now that Iām sober. I like the mix of emotions you listed, youāre looking at things from all angles, I can relate to this a lot.
Thatās what the app is for. Post all you want we are here for you
Cryotherapy. I use it to help with my winter blues. I swim more in the winter than I do in the summer, in an indoor pool that isnāt very warm.
I also end every shower with 30 seconds of cold water. Feels great.