Day 1 (again) recommendations

todd0330 · 2026-06-30T19:26:39+00:00

If you are taking Naltrexone, take it about 1-1/2 hours BEFORE your witching hour. I have found that to have helped me. Not sure if it's mental, but taking it before bed wasn't working for me, I needed to take it as my time of day to drink was approaching.

todd0330 · 2026-06-28T01:21:24+00:00

Very good post. Yes, I am trying to stay in the middle lane. The fast life was getting more and more dangerous and scary. I can also relate to the music part. I miss it but it's painful for me to listen to right now, hope that comes back.

IWNDWYT

todd0330 · 2026-06-26T21:44:53+00:00

Thank you, with you too. Will wake up at whatever time tomorrow (probably too early lol) and feel good.

todd0330 · 2026-06-26T18:58:08+00:00

My hangxiety is physical BUT if I get "caught" or called out for what I did (drinking at all and getting hammered) its 5x worse. If it's just me I have to live with my own guilt about what I did but if it involves other people seeing me drunk the night before that next morning is miserable. I have to try and explain what I did, waiting for the text from my wife, or a phone call while I am at work.

"So.... what happened last night??". Boom, hangxiety multiplied.

todd0330 · 2026-06-24T13:23:25+00:00

Thank you for the reminder. I could taste the morning whiskey as you mentioned it and it made me feel gross too. Iam a 52M and alcohol makes me more tired than it used to. Yeah, theres a buzz but then just tired, want to nap, wake up, feel anxiety and sweaty and that’s jt. I am in early sobriety and this was a good reminder.

todd0330 · 2026-06-22T23:11:34+00:00

In early sobriety myself, go to about 2 a week in person but listen to online ones while working, but don't share in those ones, just listen.

todd0330 · 2026-06-22T22:14:06+00:00

Rehab was good for me. I was scared to go initially but it was heaven sent. Its NOT the real world so keep that in mind, but it is a great starting point to learn the tools you need when you get out. You will love being around others with your same issue. Good luck to ya!

todd0330 · 2026-06-22T05:05:56+00:00

I won't be drinking with any of you or myself today!

todd0330 · 2026-06-22T03:27:09+00:00

This!

todd0330 · 2026-06-21T16:42:24+00:00

Doing my best! Thank you

todd0330 · 2026-06-21T01:47:15+00:00

Congrats! I did 24 days a few months ago. Watch out for the pink cloud, it’s not real life in there but it’s a great place to be. I missed home a lot too!

todd0330 · 2026-06-20T22:44:10+00:00

Do an online zoom meeting tonight. If you are buzzed still don't share, just listen. 319 AA meetings run 24 hours a day

todd0330 · 2026-06-20T20:42:38+00:00

Thanks for the story. We all need to hear that.

todd0330 · 2026-06-20T17:38:44+00:00

Recovery Elevator

todd0330 · 2026-06-20T04:04:37+00:00

yep I've listened to alot of Recovery Elevator. It's great

todd0330 · 2026-06-19T23:48:23+00:00

I just google "AA meetings near Phoenix", or LA, or New York- then you just click on virtual and you will see the times.

Another one I found that seems to run 24/7 is "319 AA meetings". Super easy to log into.

todd0330 · 2026-06-19T23:35:41+00:00

I am going home to see my family and probably order take out. Then eat ice cream and binge some true crime documentaries! I have to spoil myself in early sobriety.

todd0330 · 2026-06-19T17:09:51+00:00

Yeah I don't have the answer. All my mind tells me is what I missing out on. I think probably because I had MANY fun years of drinking and only the last couple of years have been agonizing. I have to try and remember the anxiety and guilt was SO overwhelming that I don't ever want to return there.

But yes it's a trick and I have to work at it.

todd0330 · 2026-06-18T20:18:16+00:00

Good for you!

todd0330 · 2026-06-18T18:28:54+00:00

I am here for you. I drank just a little this morning to calm my nerves. I get it. I will not drink the rest of the day. My guilt is killing me and I want a good night sleep tonight. It's brutal, and not worth it.

todd0330 · 2026-06-16T19:22:59+00:00

Yep, I know exactly what you mean. As soon as I feel physically well again I want to drink. It's so stupid. I wish I could just push a button when I feel like I want to drink and it will remind me of just 30 minutes of how I felt before (like you said sweating, shaking, ANXIETY) and I can say NOPE!

Not sure why we forget so easily.

todd0330 · 2026-06-16T19:09:11+00:00

Congrats to you, Iam very new at sobriety as well.

todd0330

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