Alcoholism Support Group
Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.
Its amazing how sleep can help overcome a bad day. Was feeling pretty anxious about my addition to alcohol yesterday, but feeling much better today! Just have to remember that feelings are fleeting and it will pass. How does everyone cope when the feeling to drink arises?
You are right! I stopped Sunday, slept like crap. Monday was a little better and last night was the first time in a long time I slept for 4 hours straight!
I know it doesnt sound like much but there were times I would wake every hour on the hour. I thought alcohol would help sleep but after reading a lot of articles, I was way off.
And as far as dealing with an urge I try to find something else to open and drink (Wal-Mart flavored water is good) or if weather is nice Ill walk to the end of the block.
By the way how long has it been since your last drink?
I am REALLY struggling at the minute. Hence why I am on here. I have just been doing some garden chores and desperately trying to make dinner so that I can fill up on food and not booze.
I feel like crying. This is SO hard!!
And as far as the sleep, it does suck. Last night was ok for me but we have a lot of pets and they were up and down all night.
Have you tried chamomile tea to help you sleep? Wife takes it sometimes and seems to help her relax so you might want to give it a try.
And I say if you need a good cry, cry. Give yourself 10 minutes to let it all go then say something positive about NOT drinking, might change your mind set for a while and get you through.
Good luck and remember we are here for each other.
S