No more wine for me.

[Crochetchica]

Hi. I’ve been drinking wine to self medicate for too many years to mention, A week ago I had a fall in the night (I was drunk) and have bruised my ribs badly. I’ve not had a drink since and don’t want one. I feel very depressed and exhausted. I’m pretty sure this is part of the withdrawal from alcohol but would appreciate some support. Thank you x

[Boston001]

As I'm sure you know alcohol itself can cause depression. Add to that any other problems you have and it blurs the lines. Stopping anything your voice of reason is telling you is a good step in the right direction. If you think you have a problem chances are you do.

[SoberDrunk1]

Yes, it could be due to losing your friend. See if you can find some local AA meetings around where you live. If you dont find one, there are zoom AA meetings all around the world you can join. Educating yourself about the disease will help overcome the malady.

[LilyAnnepuppy Ambassador]

The initial detoxing period, physically, only takes a short time. But the mental and emotional effects took me much longer.

Of course I was depressed. I had to give up my best friend. My drinking was always my go to for a solution for my pain and discomfort.

Keep checking in with us so we can support you

[Crochetchica in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Thank you.

[LilyAnnepuppy Ambassador in reply to Crochetchica]

I’m here for you.

[Murphy81]

hi hope your ok after your fall

Honestly you will start to fell great soon the first week to 10 days I cut down felt drained restless on edge of after going gym

Then after that started to fell great sleep got a lot better was not craving beer and stop thinking about it all time

I have had one night in 5 weeks this group helped me and last night had a nice meal and just a couple of drinks and fell great today

We are here to help take care and hope ribs ok

[chloe40]

Welcome to our friendly Community Crochetchica

You had many really helpful replies, which I hope you find reassuring, you're among friends, we're all here for you!

Stay in contact when you can, it helps.

Chloe

[Crochetchica]

Thank you so much everyone. The ribs are getting better but the anxiety is off the scale - a reaction I think to giving up alcohol. It’s very frightening but I’m meditating and doing gentle exercise.

[LilyAnnepuppy Ambassador in reply to Crochetchica]

Giving up alcohol is a big deal. It’s truly amazing how much physical damage drinking does. And then there’s the mental and emotional damage. It’s a rough road to healing. But taken a day at a time, it’s manageable. Keep checking in.

[Crochetchica]

Thank you so much. I know the anxiety is just excess adrenaline but it’s still frightening. You’ve done so well and it’s given me hope x

[Wish3]

I understand ! The guilt & withdrawal make you feel depressed! Do you have anything to distract yourself with ? A dog walk works for me when I am feeling low & raving a glass of wine ! Keep going though well done for making the decision to quit ! Not easy xx

[Crochetchica]

Thanks. X

[Hidden]

My only advice is to wear yourself out physically. I've never been great at dealing with anxiety any other way. I can't meditate. I'm too impatient and fidgety. So do the thing that relaxes you (except drinking!). You could go for a long, brisk walk and record a voice message to a friend and tell them how you're feeling. I do that and my friends also do the same to me. It's like free therapy!

[Crochetchica]

Amazingly my body is fine but my mental health is rubbish!!!!

[Crochetchica]

Thank you but I’ve just been diagnosed with arthritis but I am still exercising x