This might be outta left field (far left, of course lol) but I’m hurting real bad right now and need some fine fellows to lend moral support. I lost my fiance four years ago and still struggling with the damn bottle(and really don’t want to anymore). What is the most positive, uplifting thing you can say to someone struggling on getting back to equilibrium? I need some solidarity right now <3
The first couple of days of sobriety were always so strange for me. I’d try to go to sleep (or more accurately stare at a fucking wall or tv for hours until I eventually succumbed to it) with an unfocused but overwhelming feeling of dread and anxiety, but the first few days waking up without being hungover were so awesome and energizing. I’d be tired as everloving shit because of the miserable sleep and chemical changes, but somehow still feel better and more capable than I did in years. That’s all to say, I’m sorry I missed the boat to help you last night, but I hope you have an awesome fucking morning because you’ve earned it.
There will be good days and bad days and the nature of the beast changes as the days turn to weeks turn to months but every day gets a little bit easier. I started drinking for somewhat similar reasons to you, but I don’t want to assume I know your struggles so I won’t say anything more. Even so, it might be hard to see when times get tough, but life is still better in every way without the drink. Stay strong friend.
Thank you, friend. I’m trying to make the best of the morning. Yeah, that overwhelming sense of impending doom and anxiety really fucks with your head hard. That was my night all night long, especially since, once again, I fucked myself on rent this month and am still $185 short. But I’m optimistic. If I have I’ll sell my old Honda. It’s not worth having without a place lol. And yeah, once you finally get past the detox and feel fucking healthy and human again it’s a sunshine and motherfucking rainbows feeling. I can’t wait. I was so sick from last night that today I’m still having to ween myself, but I hope today will be the last day I have to. Currently slowly drinking a beer so I stop dry heaving and shaking like a damn leaf. Feeling a bit better after finishing most of the beer. We’ll see how the day goes. Luckily I have my food stamps and can chug vitamin water all day and finally eat something (when I’m drinking I barely eat, if at all). Thanks for the support ;)