Some of this is just every-day life - it's just that we got used to feeding these situations with alcohol, so the first thought is to run to a bottle in order to bury the emotion.

Ease off the caffeine when you feel this way and get some exercise. It will work off the aggression and take the edge off.

It aint all sunshine & roses Olive, give yourself a break. Human's get irritated, even dogs get irritated. Ride it out, the walkin on sunshine will come back. It sux in the meantime, but it's normal to be pissy on occasion ya know? Hang in there woman! :)

Yup. I hear ya! Had an afternoon like that on Tuesday. I let someone push my buttons at work. Not good! I had a 5pm meeting to go to and it was the 4th step. Boy, did that help.

Get thee to a meeting and call your sponsor. :)

xoxo
Chris

Hi... I had a nightmare aftrrnnon and evening yesterday .. A crappy night was followed by the best day today that I have enjoyed in many a year .. Sober or otherwise ... I'm pleased to say .. Sober !!!

Hang in there ... Regards, Les

GOYA olive...that does more for me than anything in getting out of a funk. Last couple of evenings had tiny pity party for self ...changed my focus today and looking forward to a glorious weekend and getting some SUNshine! hugs d

WE all have them - rough days that is - you will get thru this - like Dippy says - back off the caffiene for today - and exercise to release those frustration feelings.

Peace!

HC - Lol! "even dogs get irritated" HAHA! You are so weird!

HTL - Sorry you feel like crappola girl. It'll pass. Take a brisk walk, breathe in some oxygen from outside and soak in that vitamin D.

It'll help with the anxiety!

Those kind of days suck! I have to agree with all the other posters here, though...these feelings are normal, it's just that we used to drown them in alcohol (or drugs, or food, etc) and now we have to learn how to survive them with a clear head. It truly WILL pass. Until then, I agree that the best thing to do is get moving...it's amazing how much exercise can change our minds and calm the feelings of rage within.

Call some other alcoholics, get your body moving, and GET TO A MEETING! You will feel better before you know it.

Sending peace and love your way! ~Laura

MOVING
It is impossible to walk rapidly and be unhappy.
Mother Teresa

It's cold outside. It's cloudy. I haven't gotten any exercise in 2 weeks. I am at work 9-5. I am at IOP 3 days a week from 6-9pm and AA mtgs the other days. I am anxious to make progress on my steps but can't make time during the week to work with my sponsor. Hubby still doesn't have a job and all week has been drinking beer all day long in the house. And to top it off I've had a freaking UTI all week and I'm constipated from this new med. TMI? ARGH.

I have lost my zen.... :(

I am however grateful that I don't REALLY want to drink even though the thought has crossed my mind. And I am forever grateful for all the wonderful support I have here. AND I am grateful for my loving family and friends.

See... It isn't so bad. I think I feel better. (4 cigs for lunch didn't hurt) I will hopefully drag my lazy ass out of bed tomorrow for some GOYA.

Thanks all.

All this shit will always be there Anna. We are just used to running from it.

Those down days can be discouraging especially at first. Just give it time and know that it will pass. Takes awhile to learn how to deal with life sober.

You have a UTI? No wonder you feel so bad. Ouch!!! If you haven't already tried this, go to your pharmacy and buy "AZO Standard." It's an over the counter miracle drug for UTI pain. Don't freak when you pee bright orange!

oh, life Its a rollercoaster ride isnt it?Even people that have never drank or did drugs in there life have those days.If it was always rainbows and lolipops everyday,well we would be in heaven.hugs to ya.

Based on your description, I'm convinced a little exercise and quality food will help you feel a lot better.