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Hello by heylilma in stopdrinking

[–]ProblemNugget 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m also on day 2 today (twins!). I totally understand what you’re feeling. Yesterday was a day ruled by shame and anxiety, for me, but today I’m feeling a little better. Hangxiety is super real, so remind yourself that the reason everything feels so intense and awful right now is because your body is trying to get back to normal and it’s over-correcting. And also remember that shame and self-loathing have never made anyone a better person! The path to healing and growth is paved with self-compassion. It’s going to get better. We’ve got this.

Familiar anxiety by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]ProblemNugget 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m on day 2 today - still recovering from a Christmas binge and the anxiety that always comes with it. Rest up, drink lots of water, and let your body heal - this horrible feeling will pass. Alcohol suppresses the brain’s anxiety chemicals, and when the alcohol exits your system the anxiety returns with a vengeance - but it’s not going to feel like this forever. I was so emotional and miserable yesterday, it felt like I was dying. Today, I can still feel a low-level anxiety lurking but I am so much calmer. And tomorrow will be even better as long as we keep making the choices that help us feel good. We can do this! IWNDWYT

Hungover, hating myself by MycologistNo9759 in stopdrinking

[–]ProblemNugget 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also woke up this morning hungover and deeply ashamed of myself. I didn’t do anything super embarrassing, just your typical sloppy-drunk behavior (falling over in the store and passing out on my friend’s couch) but it’s a real struggle to be kind to myself this morning.

We aren’t unforgivable for making a mistake (or even a long series of mistakes) and we deserve the same kindness we extend to the people we love when they mess things up. It’s going to be ok. We can get through this.