I know it did get better in time for me. Much of what helped me was going to AA, my anxiety usually subsided for a while when I got to a meeting. Congrats on 3 days, keep moving forward one day at a time!

Meditation and prayer and a metal 24 hour chip in my hand or pocket helped me greatly early in my sobriety.
I had big book and 12 x 12 on tape and listened to them whenever I was driving (until they took my license away)
Go to meetings, get peoples names and phone numbers, get a routine of waking up, prayer or meditation, get busy, help other people to keep your mind off yourself.

Everyday, try to do one good deed. No matter how small, good is better than doing bad or doing nothing.

At the end of every day, give thanks for the good you saw in those around you. And be thankful for the gifts you have been given.

It got much better for me as well - the first couple weeks were tough, but our bodies and minds are re-adjusting to what we've been doing to them (in my case) for over 3 decades. We can't expect that to change over-night. I'm only into the 3rd month now, but physically and mentally feel better than I have since I can remember. Life isn't perfect, but it sure is better being present in it, and able to have more positive influences. Hang in there, better days are coming. What are you doing to abstain? I agree with GPB - do one good thing (and recognize it), look for and see the good in others, and have gratitude.

You just have to plow through this. Sleep might be tough for a while, but you have to give your body a little time to adjust.

It does get better with time. You so NOT want to go through this again, better to keep moving forward. It gets more than better, it gets pretty good living without the drunkenness, hangovers and anxiety that comes with it.

Yep, it does get better you are probably going through the worst of it right now but what are you going to do about STAYING sober when you start to feel ok again then what? It's probably good to formulate a sensible plan!

Thanks everyone, right now I just worrie about not sleeping! I started drinking because of that. It work for awhile, then I noticed I was drinking everynight just to sleep, Right out of the bottle no mixing no nothing! I kept doing it every single night.The doctor gave me sleeping pills which did't work! I come to realize that my drinking caused my sleeping disorder.I feel my body wants are needs ALCOHOL! I don.t care what my body wants it's not getting it! I have gone threw hell the last 3 days! I know right now I could have a few shots but it would only last a few hrs and I would be right back where I started, only WORSE!! for now I just want to focus on working and taking one day at a time.......will keep you posted,,,,,,,, keep me in your prayers!

If you do a little exercise in the morning and drink plenty of water that helps.

Have a dark, cool quiet place to sleep with no electonics in the bedroom.

Many people keep TVs, computers and bright digital clocks in the bedroom, this can keep your brain going and no alow you to crash out.

I ust have a matress and an analog alarm clock in my bedroom. Now when go in there to lay down I pretty much just pass out even if not real tired.

Sleep doctors say this is because your mind will not be confused as to what it is supposed to do while you are in there and will not be looking for stimulation.

Good advice from the fox there.

Time is your best friend.

Keep it up!!

I could not do it alone and found a group helped me through the rough times in the beginning and continues to help everyday.

Day 160

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i am about a day sober again. must stick with it. glad to not have it in my system.

day 6 not one drink! it's been a looooooooong time, that I could say that. still going threw some withdrawals , to be excepted of course........... Im hanging in there! Thanks for all your support just reading some of them even HELPS ME! EVEN ONES WHO MADE A WRONGE CHOICE BUT GOT RIGHT BACK UP! I just don't want to go threw this again. I have done lots of praying!

So nice to hear that you are sticking with it! It gets better and better, so keep going.

I suffer from insomnia and shared about my cravings with alcohol in a different thread.

I too worry about the insomnia but worse comes to worse, I just get up and log on or do something like my Nintendo.

I've been sober for over 16 years and it does get better.

You are not alone.

Hugs.

Day 6 AWESOME. You can do this. Everyday you'll get stronger. Trust me. I'm new at this. I don't even know if I'm doing this by the book. All I know is that coming on this site is helping me a helluvalot. Surround yourself with others of a like mind.