Day 4

[Crochetchica]

I’m on day 4 and actually slept through last night - fantastic! Depression has hit me big time this morning and I’m struggling. The reason I stopped drinking is because it made me depressed. Has anyone else experienced this? Thank you

[Isinatra]

Yes,alcohol is a depressant and can exacerbate depression. Some people drink because they’re depressed, so it’s a vicious circle. Some people become depressed because they stop drinking. Therapy is usually recommended to help with the depression if it becomes or stays a problem. Some people go through a grieving process because they stop. It’s an individual experience. What you don’t want to do is drink again because you’re depressed. Some people need help with the alcohol problem as well as therapy. I had to have both and I’m grateful for it.

[Crochetchica in reply to Isinatra]

Thanks. 😊

[LilyAnnepuppy Ambassador]

Like Isinatra said, alcohol is a depressant. And drinking because I’m depressed is dangerous.

When I stopped drinking my emotions went on a roller coaster ride. I wasn’t numbing them anymore. Try to have patience with yourself. The detox process is difficult but ultimately worth it.

[Crochetchica in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Thank you

[Hidden in reply to Crochetchica]

hi yes you could look up detox process im on night 6 tonight but i have no withdrawal symptoms as i had cut down gradual and havnt drank nerly every night for over a year my stress has gone from change in life circumstances i was really down felt quite depressed before, i usually feel low mood winter withack of sun light but im not so bad now im sure not drinking is helping 🤗

[Crochetchica in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much. I know I’m doing the right thing by stop drinking because I do feel better. Have a good weekend

[Hidden in reply to Crochetchica]

its easy for me as i live with my mam and dont want her worrying about my health she doesnt like me drinking apart from one🙄so that helps id rather not bother as i cant stop at one have a good weekend yourself 😊

[SoberDrunk1]

Quite common phenomenon. Talk to your doctor if need any prescription drug. You can also look at the 12 steps of AA since it could be result of untreated alcoholism.

[Crochetchica in reply to SoberDrunk1]

Thanks. I’m also dealing with new health problems so I’m missing my previous healthy life. I’m definitely not going back to the wine!