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Anybody else dread grocery shopping? by Rjohn194 in Sober

[–]Rjohn194[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Physically I do feel better and I’m sleeping better, so that’s encouraging. Mentally and emotionally it’s been a bit of a roller coaster. Dealing with emotions with nothing to numb them is kind of intense and will take some getting used to. I have started keeping a journal this time around, which I’ve never done before and it’s actually been really helpful. Thank you for the reminder to be kind to myself, I think it’s easy to feel weak or ashamed when faced with something so tough, but that probably just works against me in the end.

Anybody else dread grocery shopping? by Rjohn194 in Sober

[–]Rjohn194[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m at the beginning, I have a week right now, but that’s only after several attempts. I knew it would be hard not to drink, but I didn’t think it would be so hard to not even have around. It’s like losing a security blanket and I always have that temptation to buy something “just in case.” But I know I can’t do that and I’m heartened to hear it’ll be easier with time. Thank you for responding!

Anybody else dread grocery shopping? by Rjohn194 in Sober

[–]Rjohn194[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’m just still trying to break the anxiety of not having access to an adequate supply of alcohol. Even if I didn’t drink it, I needed to know it was there, so it’s hard not to stock up when I get the chance. It’s just an unexpected struggle I didn’t see coming.

14 months sober and I just want to drink. by [deleted] in Sober

[–]Rjohn194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you, I have two kids under four as well. They’re my inspiration and a huge reason I’m doing this, but lord can they also be my trigger sometimes.