My 5th day sober

[lil.michelle]

Hi all!
Well, today is my 5th day sober thanx to everyone here and my supplements. I'm not really craving as much as i used to but have the odd time.
I'm really low tho. I feel i should be really happy that i've stopped drinking but i just can't seem to snap out of this... i'm low.. i'm tired... i can't be bothered attitude. I guess it could just be part of the process for giving up the drink but i don't know.... Anyone else felt like this? Oh and i am on anti depressents!
I'm not going to drink, i love seeing my baby at night and playing with her on the floor. She was chasing me last night! My husband is happy, very proud and keeps thanking me for not drinking. I just need to work on myself. SO, i've decided to make a clean break, i'm going to have my hair cut and coloured, my nails done and i even got an all round sunbed to give me a tan (not much sun in the uk right now) Hopefully a good change and pamper is what i need to lift my spirits!

Thank you everyone!!!!

[DeeBee]

Hi lil. michelle,



You don't say if you are on Topa but when I started I had NO energy and was very weepy so hang in there, it's just your body adjusting - listen to what it wants.

A pamper party is a great idea, you'll feel like a $$$ bucks!!

[lil.michelle]

I'm not on Topa yet. I'm still waiting for it to arrive! will this help with my mood at all?

[Bandit]

Hi lil michelle,

Today is day 6 for me.
I am not too bad during the day but in the mornings my energy is just at an all time low, not helped by great sleep, but I think it is mainly due to the AL leaving my system. I think for me it is probably the lack of sugar so I have started drinking more water and lucozade (like Gatorade) and that seems to be helping.

Things are quiet for me at home at the minute as my kids are on school holidays and I also do not have too much work on my plate but come September, it it will be hectic, that is why I want to get through these first weeks now and hopefully get over the worst of it.

Wishing you the best,

Bandit

[boozehag]

Hi lil michelle
Once you get to about 10 days you will be full of beans. I know I was. First week was a bit grotty but hang in there it will be over before you know it. I had a major pamper party for one instead of a booze up for one - I got the hair done and coloured and got the nails done - joined a leisure centre and generally rewarded myself every day - that involved lots of cake.... I never had a sweet tooth when I was drinking - wonder why?? Be nice to yourself.
PS Bandit - how can it be quiet in school holidays - surely its the other way around.
BH (no more)

[Chelle12]

Congrats on your fifth day!!
A pamper sounds a great idea, and well deserved too

[DeeBee]

No I didn't find Topa helped my moods - just the opposite in fact LOL But I took 5-HTP, GABA and L-Glut. GABA helps with moods, pms and anxiety. The other supp I highly recommend is Omega3-6-9 which is brain food.

Oh and make sure you are eating enough, I found lots of healthy snacks to keep my sugar levels stable helped with my moods... whenever I was down I realised I hadn't eaten.

[redhibiscus]

When we give up the booze, it is a huge loss and we go through the process of grief and loss. The stages, that go in no certain order are denial, anger, depression, bargaining, and finally acceptance. Then, we go through one of the emotional stages all over again. We are giving up our best friend, alcohol, who is there for us every day if we want it.

So be easy on yourself. Recognize that depression and all the other feeling are normal. You are mourning the loss of of alcohol. Hope this is helpful.

[Gyco]

hi michelle,congrats on the 5 days,just a few words of advice,mixing medication,specially anti depressents ,can be mind boggling,check b4 you mix gyco

[Wally22]

Congratulations on Day 5 Michelle.
No advice on the mood things, I am going through the same thing. I just got the topa today, and I am wondering if I will even use it. I have taken note of the comments about Gaba though. I already take the L-Glutamine.
Best of luck, pamper day, sounds like a great idea. Enjoy!