Jurnal Maggs7, 05 Mar 24

I had trouble sleeping and did dream more when I did. I was more alert.  

the beginning can be rough physically and mentally but it gets easier. the first month is the worst by far take it one day at time eventually it just becomes a way of life and you don't miss it at all or even think about it. avoiding social situations where you would typically drink is pretty important in the beginning too. I remember the first two weeks being having all sorts of physically crap going in. you can do it! 🙂 

Glad I'm not going crazy, MorticiaAddams! Thank you!  

That's good to hear ObeseToBeast123! Thank you!! I have actually made sure my calender is a quiet one this month as far as going anywhere! Avoid places I know my friends /family will be drinking.  

Encourage you to research nutritional support supplements. Alcohol depletes a number of water soluble vitamins including C and B complex. Linus Pauling institute is a good resource. My reading indicates it can take up to 3 weeks to see significant results from supplementation but I have experienced changes much quicker. Big cheer from me on your journey - you got this!! 

I was hot and cold. Brain fog/Grouch and back again. I found strategies that helped keep me occupied. Just did one hour at a time. When I was a totally mess, I would just sit down and stop doing anything until it passed. I had many nightmares starring me in the role of doing something I would later regret... 

Exactly what OTB said 

Dreams are a good sign. Means you are getting real sleep vs an alcohol coma. Supplements are key but I’d advise a quick blood test to see if you are lacking anything. B12 and milk thistle will help replenish and flush liver. Anxiety will subside. Alcohol is a depressant, remember that and a toxin. Think of abstaining from alcohol like quitting smoking. Both are poison. You will likely start to crave sugar (alcohol =fermented sugar really). Find a low cal substitute like a hard candy. For social events, I bring a mocktail. My favorites are from Moment. I also replaced my wine with herbal tea at night. Both Yogi and sleepy time will help you relax before bed. Lastly, congratulations!! You are worth every sober day!!! 

I doing same thing…. Day 1 n trying to eat good! 

Anxiety... yes. I felt like I was just in a really bad mood for about a week and a half. THen it regulated and got better. Excercise seemed to help quite a bit. Good luck.  

How’d the meeting go? 

Yes but the do subside by day 3 

Thank you everyone! @rn here thats awesome! We got this 👍 and tjvoigts the meeting is Thursday March 7th! At night time over zoom 

unity1234 those are exactly my dreams !!! So scary 😨  

Yes it is I quit drinking a year ago Feb 27 

Maggs7, they go away after a while💙 promise