60 days sober depressed I love being in control everyday and waking Day 8 sober - depression 22 replies Plainlyme · 11/02/2023 16:51 8 days sober today, just feel so low, almost empty, finding no enjoyment in anything. Valheim Genshin Impact Minecraft Pokimane Halo Infinite Call of Duty: Warzone Path of Exile Hollow Knight: Silksong Escape from Tarkov Watch Dogs: If not, once sober, the depression will continue to plague you, which can threaten sobriety. Anecdotal evidence suggests the effects of a detox from alcohol are Alcoholism - A Question about Recovery - 60 days - My 21yo son is a recovering alcoholic. 50 days of not having any poison in my body, and I am massively depressed. Many people struggle to lead sober lives even after receiving addiction treatment at a professional treatment center. Today I am celebrating 60 days alcohol free. and mister Gino has 9 months. I slipped back into smoking at day ~60 tho. 7 days alcohol-free. Here are some of Newly Sober And Depressed. You’ve come a long way since a month ago and still have a bright future. It’s true for many hard drugs and alcohol, not sure for weed. Lather Rinse Repeat. Keep thinking having a drink would make me feel betterbut it will put me bacto square one. Thank you for reading my lousy post. Within weeks of giving up alcohol you can experience increased energy levels and better sleep. I remember being 24 days sober and thinking a year sounded impossible. 15 votes, 17 comments. 90 days sober benefits Improved physical health. Written by Christine Stapleton on June 7, 2012. If we have a daily routine it compartmentalizes our day and makes us feel more useful. So on Top of my sobriety shit it makes me so angry and lonely. TikTok video from Tana Montana (@tanamontana100): “60 days #sober I’m here for YOU!!!! #dryjanuary #sobertok #wedorecover #alcoholism #alcoholic #fyp #2025 #coconutcult #health #guthealth #sobriety #soberlife”. I always took it Changes You Will See in the First 60 Days of Being Sober. The shit doesn’t get any better after periods of abstinence imo. Drug and alcohol addiction leads to a path of destruction in a person's life. Work's been really hard lately. Anyhow, I feel the struggle. You have known each other since you were teenagers and since I have kept a journal of how I felt since trying to stay sober. With two-month residential rehab programs, treatment is intensive, but there is also time Talking Sober - Addiction Recovery Forum & Support Group 60 days going 💪 The last four weeks not feeling depressed and anxious, feeling on me game sharp if that makes any sense. This can lead to Withdrawal symptoms typically begin within six to 24 hours of stopping or significantly decreasing heavy, long-term alcohol use. Mood swings, food cravings and wild dreams all come with getting sober. It’ll be easier than the last(if it happens for you. Feel much healthier though Share Add a Comment. If you're a I was bingedrinking beer alone at home for maybe 4 years. Celebrity. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. 24 to 48 hours sober. I was depressed before but it got so much worse in like a week. It was my 2nd rehab but my 1st time doing 30 days and truly knowing when I leave I am done with drugs. I know it take time to feel better and I have had good days but man I’m tired all the time. I feel so numb. And yeah you get the pep talks but I as myself feel like I just need a partner to spend my days with, your life is longer, less stress, more joy, physical touch, A day and a half after quitting alcohol, withdrawal symptoms will intensify. He is starting to get a bit depressed So I'm just short of a few days to making it to 2 months without a drop. Anniversary/Birthday Cards. If you pushed through and When I'd bought the original pair, I tried a 32 as well as the 34 and 32 were too snug! I've not lost any weight in terms of pounds, but obviously something is happening, since I've done nothing else different in terms of exercise & diet--in fact, like I stated above, I had a lazy, snack-filled 10 days! My depression has all but disappeared. Online: 10,000 Days Sober , Facebook , LinkedIn I’m 30 days sober from weed, and it’s terrible. 15 votes, 10 comments. Sober me has energy to do it all. You feel worthless or guilty almost every day. Choose milestones that feel challenging but achievable for you. Make the Most of the First 90 Days Sober. He is going to AA and making great strides. Got to a twelve-step meeting once or even more times per day I pay for meds out of pocket. I’ve been doing a lot of stuff to improve myself and my surroundings but the messed up parts of me are still there. I feel I was researching sobriety & depression to inform myself. Here is the problem. Many people report a hazy film over their eyes at the beginning of recovery. Drinking wasn’t all great all the time, but it definitely wasn’t bad all the time either. When to seek help. 1. For some individuals, the peak of depression Short-term, or acute, withdrawal can start within just 6 hours of your last drink. A depressed mood during most of the day, especially in the morning; You feel tired or have a lack of energy almost every day. So, the very first one was 60 days is Brett. 1 year alcohol-free. ) For me it lasted a week or so and as soon as it came it went. Physically I can tell a huge difference. I finally decided to go sober after years of heavily drinking. 30 days sober. I think the chord progression always commands a certain feeling so you could go for a happy major chord progression mostly and work from There is a growing body of evidence showing that even after 90 days sober, depression symptoms may still persist. I am super proud! I still think about drinking 1000 times a day and while I can go to the store and trust myself not to buy any alcohol I still say to myself “I wanna drink so bad”. I’d like to quit for good but y’all know how it goes 🙈 weed makes my anxiety crazy bad but then I’ll smoke it to stop feeling weird. spend your boring time improving yourself. He I stopped cold turkey and today I’m 60 days clean. I had a nightmare last night that I drank at a really important event, in another state, and tried to run away back to my home Stoptober 2024: What going alcohol-free does to your body | BBC Science 5 days sober and depressed As the title says, I'm 5 days sober, which is the longest I've gone in many years. I can't figure out a way to fill it. Add your thoughts and get the conversation going. I’m 26 and was doing a lot of damage to my body. I got a bad review and that 2266 Likes, 216 Comments. Symptoms — ordered from mild to severe — include: Headache. Here's to 61 days, because no matter how long, it's still one day at a time! 19 votes, 22 comments. 2. Holy crap. Acute Withdrawal . Practice self-care: Take Luckily, these negative effects are reversible by going sober. It takes time to heal. ) Maybe just a song about what it feels like or what you want it to feel like when you get to the other side of addiction. Plan alcohol-free outings: Treat yourself to a movie, concert, or new activity you've wanted to try. Social dynamics play a crucial role in our decisions, and navigating t Posted by u/conqueefstador12 - 16 votes and 18 comments It serves as a reminder that you are doing great things—you may be taking life one day at a time, but the cumulative effect of those sober days is remarkable and should be celebrated. I’m in a cycle that I hate tbh. Imagine you have a friend – your best and oldest friend. 17. 60 days without drinking. After 66 alcohol free days you will have built a new sober “neural pathway,” making it much easier to carry on if you wish. I spend my days in bed doing nothing. Depression doesn't need to be caused by getting sober - You may just have depression. It’s been a huge struggle fighting the urge everyday, but I feel like I’m through the worst of withdrawals. Mostly by myself at home. Significant-Text-789 • 1 year of sobriety today and depression is kicking my butt. There are also times when sobriety I go through bouts where I'm sober for a week or two and the moment I drink I just feel so beat down. With help and perseverance, they can stay sober with depression—and so can you. At 30 days sober, you’ve done something many Several intervention methods have been used successfully to manage depressive symptoms in substance abuse treatment: behavioral, cognitive–behavioral, supportive, expressive, 12-Step Getting sober doesn’t automatically mean you’re going to live happily ever after sadly. Think about arranging a spa day, cooking classes, or a weekend getaway that offers positive, sober activities without relapse triggers. I feel great during the day and wake up so thankful I don't have a hangover. Not as heavily as I was, but I can feel some of my depression (and anxiety) symptoms growing again. Good job, Gino. So about $2 a day to have an improved subjective reality, that is pragmatic, calm, and comfortable. It’s a difficult battle to stay sober as your brain copes with a life without drugs. The first three months in recovery are about reinventing your life and enjoying renewed health and vitality. Then 150 & 200. I am not nearly 100% (probably closer to 70%), but I am no longer feel like I Like the title says, I made it to 60 days today. Use the savings for a special treat or experience. I'm The first 60 days of sobriety will be very challenging. I’ve been active, exercising, going to meetings, etc. Depending on Whether you're in early sobriety, a few months along or just sober curious, you probably want to know what to expect in your first year of sobriety. Addiction leads to a path of destruction in all aspects of a person’s life. Honestly, I never thought I'd ever be sober this long. Here’s what that might look like: So what is the significance of reaching 60 days sober? 60 days in and you are going to feel better than you did when you were drinking alcohol. It's so weird, I used to black out almost every night for years, and now even the idea of drinking and drugging makes me cringe. So let’s go. It hasn’t been the magic bullet for a happy life but it’s nice not spending half the weekend depressed and hung over. Getty Images. “What does it matter if I already feel this terrible?” The voice inside says. Where you at, Brett? Alright, and mister Clint has 60 days. Jameson was my love and at times I was drinking it like water. 2 rehab visits, 2 visits to county jail for DUI and drug charges. People who have co-occurring depression and alcoholism have an increased risk of suicide. Symptoms of depression may include the following: 2. I've been in and out of the program for about 7 years (counting my last ”relapse," which kept me out for 4 of those seven) but I've Even if you don’t experience the depression-like symptoms that PAWS often brings, you can still struggle with sobriety fatigue. I work about 50 to 60 hours a week (it helps because I like to work), but I've found that if you want to have interest outside of working you have to make time for yourself. Im 15 and I’ve struggled with weed use and dependency for a while, around 6 months, I’m currently in a rehabilitation program and I’m a month sober. I went back on antidepressants, and they only kinda sorta helped; they curbed my thoughts of suicide, but never got I'm feeling worse. Sometimes I'd go to bars. Thank you, Thank you, Thank I lost much of what i worked for during my sober time. As the title says, mouring I’m sober and happy but empty days. Use a sobriety app: Many apps offer virtual badges or coins for sober milestones. I am Don’t get alcohol withdrawal until 2 days after your last drink Get medical treatment right away if you or a loved one shows signs of DT. I gave into it a week ago and went from 60ish days clean back to day 1. In fact, I'm at day 73 and my pink cloud dissipated around day 60. So i feel like now im miserable loaded but im not depressed, and when i get sober im depressed and For me, days 6-12 were the depression stage, I didn't want to deal with people or daily life at all. Things are great for the most part, I just feel bad. Post acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) can last for a few months. Being sober for 90 days can bring a number of benefits, both for physical and mental health. I am 60 days sober tomorrow. Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. I think I'm in mourning to some degree. sassypitstop89 • 32 Days sober y’all! Trixter87 • Feeling unwelcome in AA meetings. Now I've been sober for about 40 days. Getting Sober doesn't fix you entirely - it just allows you the opportunity to look at your real issues with a clear mind and begin to handle them. It was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done but the BEST thing I’ve ever done. Posted on September 21, 2024 October 15, 2024 by SWSpiers. It’s been 70 days sober, but my brain has been flipping out and bringing me back to alcoholic daydreams. 5 years sober and I feel good most days. girl sober. Subscribe to my podcast for new episode notifications! Follow me on socials 😁 Instagram: @learninwithlaurenpodcast Tik Tok: @learninwithlauren Episode time marks: I. Today marks 60 days sober every day after 25 days has been a new record. I ended up going on antidepressants and it's helped 200%. If you don’t know, I went to rehab for 30 days at the end of December. - Just picked up my sixty day chip and I am a mess. And what I feel most acutely at this stage is the reasons I started to be Im 60 days sober and got to a point i dont need to do anything to feel happy and relaxed/at peace. I’d had 30 days sober before a couple of times in the Navy, and about three more after I got discharged. No matter what your relationship with addiction I’m 140 days sober today. Researchers at Yale University have discovered that it takes on average between 90 and 100 days I've been feeling the exact same way. He is following the program, has changed the people he hangs out with, changed his appearance - hair cut, new clothes, etc. Kim Kardashian Doja Cat Iggy Azalea Anya Taylor-Joy Jamie Lee Curtis Natalie Portman Henry Cavill Millie Bobby Brown Tom Hiddleston Keanu During this episode I talk about all things sobriety-related! I walk through the reality of my first 60 days sober and also some science about the relationship between the alcohol and the brain. But when the effect has worn off, you can feel anxious, down or depressed. Got through the worst of withdraws, not eating, not sleeping, vivid dreams, oddball cravings, crying, headaches, dizziness, and tension. Let's talk about what you might feel, what will change, the highs, the lows and what to do 60 Days Sober: By two months, you may start to develop new routines and habits, distancing yourself further from your substance use. I'm quite sure that I handled those tough times far better - and resolved them much sooner - without weed distorting reality. Boredom also masks itself Thing is: these 60 days showed me almost everything I was doing was not helping me. I have been hiding away quite a bit but it has gotten me here. Sports. im extremely depressed, i slept all day yesterday and today because i mentally just couldnt handle my Alcoholism-12 Step Support - 60 days. I have a narc ex who comes and goes and controls when I see my kid. Reply mousers21 • Additional comment actions. Valheim Genshin Impact Minecraft Pokimane Halo Infinite Call of Duty: Warzone Path of Exile Hollow Knight: Silksong Escape from Tarkov Watch Dogs: Legion. At 31 days, something felt different. Some call it the pink cloud, I just call it reality. Now I’m back at day 4, just dreaming about the days when I had some sober time under my belt and had my life on track. I forgot, got selfish, got bored, relapsed. i dont know why i keep ending up here, addiction i guess. Kim Kardashian Doja Cat Iggy Azalea Anya Taylor-Joy Jamie Lee Curtis Natalie Portman Henry Cavill Millie Bobby Brown Tom Hiddleston Keanu Your total days sober is-Days. blinx0rz • my life has no way up. How do ya’ll cope? Skip to main content. r/leaves A chip A close button. 6 months sober. Once you’ve made it to 60 days with no alcohol you’ll be so incredibly proud of yourself, and your self-confidence will start soaring. While you are drunk your sense of right and wrong and your judgement may not work so well. I have certainly made that money back simply by being able to work again. It’s a time for exploring the many opportunities available to you as a sober individual. ReviewNecessary6521 • Sober for 1234 weeks. Well maybe not that bad. I sleep 12 hours every day. Weed (and the lifestyle around it) made me depressed, its so clear to me now. You will make healthier food choices, feel more like exercising and ditch those extra kilos. 20,30,40 days in felt fantastic, but 50 has been arduous. Here are some of the 90 days sober benefits you can expect: Improved Visual Clarity. As you move from Day 1 to 365 sober, you’ll have navigated a range of emotions, challenges, triumphs and changes in your life, simply because you decided to no longer drink alcohol. My mood is so calm and stable. I think i’m getting severely depressed. A regular day might feel like a bad day, but in reality it might just a mundane day. I’m feeling super anxious, I can’t stop thinking about all the friends I lost recently because I got out of hand for the final time while drinking, and I feel like I’m already losing motivation and falling into depression. Enhanced Physical Health: After two months, individuals often experience even more significant physical improvements. I don’t plan on staying completely sober long term, but until I address the things I used weed to avoid I’m going to continue keeping clean. Tried over and over to replicate the ease and inhibition of drinking. Would you or your group like to give someone an anniversary or birthday card? It’s easy! Simply input their sobriety date First off, today makes six months sober for me and Coins. I got to work and when I come home I just want to nap. Over time, our brains return to their normal functioning patterns and the artificially amplified feelings of depression and remorse get better on their own If you want to know what to expect during and after your first 90 days of being sober, this is the article for you. 3. Congratulations!!! 22 days ago I started this sober living journey after 24 years high and in the clouds, to say its been good so "NO REGURTS". Newcomers to Recovery - 60 days, so what? - Today is my 60th day sober. Takingsubstances affect your brainon many levels. When I was depressed, stressed, or alone. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. day 60 . I went back to drinking after being sober 100 days last year and I went back to needing naps, struggling to keep up with work, chores, etc. It’s gonna be a while before the good parts come out and show themselves. NFL NBA Megan Anderson Atlanta Hawks Los Angeles Lakers Boston Celtics Arsenal F. I drank heavily for 20 years and am now 2 days away from being 7 months AF. I have smoked pot for most of the past 13 years, the last 5 increasingly alone, but predominantly only 3-4 times a week. It’s your brains way of healing itself. Create a sobriety jar: Add a small amount of money each day you stay sober. Heavy Recovery: 60 Days. Very tired, depressed, stressed out, We understand that recovery is extremely difficult. After 3 years of smoking this last year was mostly concentrates all day. See a GP if you experience symptoms of depression for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 Depression can put us in a rut. . I feel like a zombie under pressure. It sucked, but it was no big deal. I’m not giving up but I’m just saying we gotta be real with ourselves. Average 2-3 days every week, 25-40 beers per week. Within a couple months of throwing my sobriety away, got another dui as a reward. For some reason I'm not feeling it. Transformations will happen when you continue to work Took 51 days to test clean and I’ve been sober for 60+ days but my depression is awful still. It's just like any other day. Stock image. Or even when taking Sub but you'd occasionally use other opioids or other drugs, to taking copious amounts of benzos Newcomers to Recovery - 40 days sober, depressed, very tired + oversleeping - Hi I was bingedrinking beer alone at home for maybe 4 years. TigerMatriarch March 2, 2022, 6:44pm 6. I know I'm not too old, as I'm in my mid 30s, but I was basically strung out since I was 18. Whereas I was spritely and peppy at work, I'm now dour Newcomers to Recovery - 60-90 days what to expect? - Day 60 today! I have made it two months almost and it feels great. I had used MAT during some of that period, but it's hard to call oneself sober on lots of Methadone. Never an Remember, every day sober is a victory, and with each passing day, you’re building the strength and resilience to face whatever challenges may come. “Not only are you dealing with detox, but your brain is also trying to regain homeostasis. This may make you feel good and happy while you are drinking. My name is Tana And I’m an alcoholic | 60 days!!!!!original sound - Tana Montana. 1 Like. Since then I haven’t been able to shake this depression I’ve been in. it could be exercise or learning a new skill. Premium Powerups Explore Gaming. Regret. When you consistently The duration of depression after quitting alcohol can vary depending on individual factors, but typically symptoms improve within a few weeks to a few months after stopping alcohol consumption. People tell me that it will go away eventually. Meeting people it’s just different these days. I have tried to quit and made it as long as 6 months on other attempts, but I find that Advertisement Coins. I’ve started working out and can tell it’s affecting my mental health in a great way. I struggle with a lot of anxiety and depression, I If you've had depression before, I'd say talk to a doctor. Lack of energy; Difficulty concentrating; Significant loss or increase in appetite; Feeling hopeless; Memory problems Today’s day three of me being sober. The brain became physically and psychologically dependent on An outpatient study assessing 18 regular marijuana users (and 12 former marijuana users) found that withdrawal symptoms most often appeared between days 1-3, peaked between days 2-6, lasted 4-14 days (Budney, J Abnorm 60 days sober today. and feeling depressed. That’s 12 to 24 hours sober. Besides an initial consult fee of $250, and recurring 3 month check-ins with my psych, my two generic scripts cost me $60/mo. As new symptoms develop, they 60 days sober; 90 days sober; Six months sober; Nine months sober; One year sober; 18 months sober; Multiple years of sobriety; As you can see, the recovery milestones are weighted heavily on people new to recovery. We have Norm has 6 months. I had a medical detox and rehab, and I found myself crying over a kids TV show at around 60 days sober. Then I was 60 days sober, then 100. I Bored/depressed. If you’re a heavy drinker, you might notice symptoms of alcohol withdrawal as soon as eight hours after going sober. We aren’t getting fucked up all the time because we are truly I crashed really hard after 60-90 days of sobriety. I totally understand that gloom during sobriety. Overwhelmed, cried through the meeting, still dissolving into tears intermittently. I never really realized the depression and anxiety I was dealing with was all alcohol abuse related. I've also been working more hours, sleeping less, possibly overtraining at the gym and just under more stress than usual. The early days of sobriety can be filled with mental challenges, cravings, and It's a wonderful feeling to be sober!" Day 62 "I feel like I am getting stronger every day. C. Thanks to this community and the Sober Now App community for pushing me and keeping me accountable. For further support and information, consider exploring resources premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) – a severe type of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) where you have symptoms including feelings of depression and anxiety in the weeks before your period; Read more about diagnosing depression. 4. Here you it out, Kat. Getting plastered every night. I started taking zoloft and after several months I started to get positive effects, my mood became much more stable. They have been filled with depression, hope, laughter and tears. I just lay there crying and fighting against the urge Structured sober living homes are structured residences to help bridge the gap between treatment and the real world to help provide safety, accountability, and help those in early recovery build sustainable lives. 30 Days Sober – What To Expect When 1. Around 60 days sober, it hit me out of nowhere--I was feeling so great, and I had been for a while. So, if you are sober curious and wonder how you’ll feel and what you’ll experience in your first 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 and 365 days sober, listen in as this episode Feeling down or depressed. Philadelphia 76ers TL;DR: 60 days sober from heroin. It marks a quarter of a year and is usually associated with gaining more stability in sobriety. Get a daily update on the app! To learn more click Here. Right now I just woke up, eating breakfast and feeling pretty damn good. I mean, I'm glad to be sober, but today doesn't feel special at all. Very tired, depressed, stressed out, headaches and the tinnitus is very loud and constant. No motivation for anything nothing seems fun. ” The good news is that as you continue to stay sober, your brain starts to heal itself. i cant eat. I’m just asking if this is Your first sober year is a wild ride. After about a year I felt like the brain fog started really subside (my counter was reset for a slip up on new years, but all other days been sober). However, I tend to feel depressed this time of the year so it could just be the natural bio-rhythms of my life. One Psychiatric Journal reported the following: The prevalence of depression At 60 days sober, individuals have often developed new routines and coping mechanisms to handle triggers and stressors, which enables them to go deeper into the recovery process. I don’t know what to do, I’ve been I've had some terrible, dark days in sobriety. Depression is an awful awful thing, it's not an easy thing to overcome. I haven’t eaten in like 5 days. Depression, Relapse, and the Risk of Suicide. The choice to seek treatment for alcohol Many people in recovery experience depression without being able to identify it. Here I am. My sleep is better 3 Years Sober and I'm Depressed . However, by 90 days, your eyesight should be much clearer. I wonder if I’ll ever be able to again. Changes in Digestion and Appetite It was rare I went a day with out drinking and typically consumed a minimum of 2-3 drinks a day. Or worse, “At least I can have And although it’s normal to experience some depression in early sobriety, you shouldn’t be stuck in a rut for months or years after you quit. Here’s my diary of early sobriety from day 60 through day 100 told through the emails I wrote my sober coach Belle from Tired of Thinking about Drinking. If it's new since you got sober, it could be part of you readjusting to a sober life. But I felt so good I just 1. The longer I Can anyone offer some advice. I've struggled with major depression on and off throughout my life. Drug and alcohol abuse turned into a habit and your brain became physically and 60 days sober , i am not gonna lie , this is hard i hope i get support and motivation from this side and i hope you guys accept me while i go through this phase Drinking alcohol changes your brain circuitry and neurochemistry in ways that lead to depressed mood, lower feelings of self-worth, and increased stress and anxiety Depending on the individual and the drugs used, the first 30 days of sobriety can be extremely tough for this reason alone. Keep on going! 60 day sobriety quotes: Two Hi everyone. There are actually certain “milestones” (such as 30 days and 90 days) where a now sober person may feel temporarily lousy. I feel empty. When my drinking started to get bad, my depression got worse. Throwaway__oj • "If you become addicted and a junkie, The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. I think the time frame is different for everyone. How long will this feeling last for Michael J. I’m blessed to still be alive, 60 days sober Dear Alcohol & Drugs, You were always there for me. Here’s to patience and But sometimes those dark days hit me after a few weeks away from drinking where I’m just as depressed sober as when I am hung over or I am recovering from the effects of alcohol, and it often drives me back to picking up a drink. The benefits add up. Thanks for all the support, rounding out 60 days sober. Even if you are depressed you can get up at a specific time, get dressed, go for a walk, go to the market. People can help you with that and I would urge you to let them. Sense of Accomplishment. You can do this! IWNDWYT Experience gifts can be particularly meaningful, too. As drugs and alcohol continue to leave the system, more functions gain clarity. Kim Kardashian Doja Cat Iggy Azalea Anya Taylor-Joy Jamie Lee Curtis Natalie Portman Henry Cavill Millie Bobby Brown Tom Hiddleston Keanu It is hard embarking on a Dry January because the first 30 to 60 days of your sobriety tend to be the most difficult. I was an every night drinker. I posted the other day on here about feeling this emptiness, I guess this hole that alcohol and drugs left behind. However, as you’ve already discovered, staying on this path can be challenging when your partner, parents, and friends still drink. That’s a sign that more Alright, we have got some good celebrations today. Awareness that you may be experiencing depression is the first step in treating it. I was so depressed for the first year I was sober, all I did was go to work and then go home and lay in bed then sleep then go to work repeat. Hallucinations can manifest during this stage of withdrawal. I keep seeing all these posts about how quitting alcohol is making people's lives so much better, etc. Anxiety, nervousness or Here’s what happens when you’re sober for 30 days and tips to stay on track day 31 and beyond. Never thought I’d get this far. It does get so much better, but it takes a bit of time for the brain to balance itself out. Now 301 days sober on my way to 10 months sober next week. 90 days alcohol-free. 0 coins. 3 million adult Americans suffered from a major depressive episode in 2017. And to wake up now, mostly alone with a few friends and my elder parents, to face my mental health issues, my relationship trauma, attachment issues, the lack of meaning in my life -- that I know I have to solve with self-love and self-care-- well, that is hard. And if you want to listen to my diary of days one to 30 before this one, just go back to Episode If you’re an occasional or social drinker, you might get an immune system boost within the first day since it’s harder for the body to fight infections for 24 hours after getting drunk. Those happen sober. and then when i dont eat i feel worse. Relationships, self respect, depression returned with a vengeance, health deteriorated, ect. Been here many times, I'm determined not to let the drink win anymore. 8. I used to use alcohol to numb emotions. Yes, it's going to be a mixture of feelings, emotional, physical and mindset, but you are going to feel, and be better than you were 60 days previously when you were pouring poison into your body every day. Reply TopLahman 60 days. Sober for 4 months and still dealing with crippling depression. Symptoms usually peak a day or 2 later and go away within a week. Why am I Now I’m almost 60 days in and I’m still very depressed. By cutting out booze, you can score more get-up-and-go, more patience with your kids, a clearer head, and 15K likes, 662 comments - opticmaniac on February 27, 2021: "60 Days Sober. The first 60 days of sobriety will be very challenging. It’s definitely connected to stress. Basically you're finally being forced to deal with emotions and feelings that were masked with booze. Or it might actually be a bad day, but be introspective, really try to understand why you're feeling depressed. 90 Days Sober: Three months sober is a milestone often celebrated in recovery communities. This is getting to feel like it’s my new life. :) Posted by u/That-Tumbleweed-4462 - 16 votes and 4 comments someone please offer me some insight, day 2 for the 100th time this year, the farthest ive made is was 15 days and i felt good. The days just flow into one another and have no meaning. So the problem now is i fear that depression its returned many times over the years with a serious suicide attempt. Up till 3rd month was doing and feeling great. Now I am far enough away from my last drink that the numbing effect has worn off. Major respect in not drinking, there may be depression involved but it comes with health and improvement over time. My anxiety was cut in half immediately after quitting drinking. Alright, we have two birthdays and it’s interesting because they’re on the Congratulations on reaching 60 days alcohol-free! This is a significant achievement that deserves to be celebrated. Now I'm interested in things again and You often hear people in the rooms of recovery say something about watching "the lights come on" in people who are in their first six months of sobriety. This isn’t my first time quitting but it is my last time. Always tired I still get waves of anxiety nothing like Hey everyone. Alcohol affects the brain’s happiness chemicals like serotonin and dopamine. the thought of food makes me sick. Most First let’s delve into some of the biological culprits behind sober depression. Life is so much better without alcohol. 6. Things that I have noticed since I have stopped drinking are: better thinking/ judgment, anxiety is a lot better, skin is looking better, and I 60 Days Sober What to Expect. Be the first to comment Nobody's responded to this post yet. I’m going through a weird fog with an ebb and flow of depression and anxiety. Now, I can FEEL everything. Drugs and As highlighted above, 60-day drug rehab or 60-day alcohol rehab can take place in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. 5. Finally got my shit together, got my job back, got a girlfriend (sex is fucking incredible sober) and most importantly i am able to be mentally and physically together with my family again. Hello, hello. But when I woke up that morning, something felt different. Some periods more. I feel like I wasted my life using drugs. Can’t really explain it, but looking for a forum to try and talk it out. Most Depressed people aren’t bad people, as a matter of fact a lot of depressed people are awesome people. Everyone is different, but try to hang in there. Rounds is the author of 10,000 Days Sober and an addiction recovery specialist at a correctional facility in Indiana. Minor withdrawal symptoms persist, including tremors, stomach upsets, and Get yourself checked out by a doctor, friend. Looking back at it, I Most long-term programs involve 30 to 90 days of in-patient rehabilitation, followed by a 60-day sober living program or a 12-month sober living program. Alright, then we have Kat with 90 days. The drinking depression just gets worse with time every day without that is on a positive path. There are several benefits that can be offered, such as access I agree with a lot with these comments. 30 was easy. miss being buzzed. Drinking is also associated with less impulse By 60 days into recovery, distractibility, confusion and irritability have disappeared, but memory problems, concentration, learning, mental flexibility, abstract reasoning and visual-spatial deficits remain. Alright. My head is so clear. I mean I recently left my job (due to 30 days clean and sober quotes: 30 days is no joke. Heavy drinkers—defined as 15 or more drinks a week for males and eight or more drinks a week for Substance Abuse - How did you act/function your first 60 days of sobriety? - EDITED this first part. So by 2 months you can What to Expect When You're 90 Days Sober. One of the most obvious benefits of being sober for 90 days is the improvement in physical health. Staying stong though! My issue is that i get sad when I think about all the future times that I will no longer be able to drink. When I first got sober I wondered what the point of not drinking was a lot. Hey, Coach, it’s day 60 here and it was so nice to talk to you This great 60 Day poker chip with “Clean House, Help Others, & Trust God” on the front with “60 Days Clean & Sober” On the other side, the first line from Chapter 5: How it Works, “Rarely have we seen a person fail who has Alright, so I am officially 68 days sober and I can honestly say that I officially feel like I am turning a corner. I’m a vet with PTSD and anxiety/depression and just looking for support. My head is starting to clear up and I feel my natural levels of dopamine coming back. I started out with small goals like 30 days, 60;days sober. Family relationships are often beginning to improve, and relationships with peers in recovery will begin to feel more solid. Community and being helpful to others is huge. But I don’t feel better, in-fact I feel worse, I’m always anxious and depressed now and they have both gotten way worse since I stopped. I do miss it sometimes. I am on day 3 of being completely sober, and today has been a bit miserable for me. So once it's out of your system you can have a depletion of serotonin and trouble getting dopamine. That Symptoms can begin a few hours or a few days after you stop drinking. The amount of Dopamine that pours into your brain when taking drugs gives you an elevation in emotion, motivation, and pleasure. Alcohol was like an old friend or a warm blanket that was always there for me. No cap. You helped me celebrate and keep the Late to the feed here but I loved the idea of 3 Days Sober (or even 60 Days Sober, etc. Honestly, a lot of downs but the ups are comming more and more. But I would always just tell myself, well at least I don’t have a hangover. I've been sober long enough that their cause and resolution had nothing to do with weed. Some issues may last After One Day . Day 60. 5 months sober. Don't you feel better after 30 days? I'm isolating from This recovery shit is fragile, even after 10 weeks sober. 50 days sober, feeling depressed :( Wow. You have a hard time focusing, remembering details, and They are not physical, like I don’t shake or sweat etc it’s just my feelings. 19 years old, life was in shambles. It only got worse over time and it got to the point where I depend on it for most activities and day to day life. I'm feeling really down and depressed. 56 days sober rant. I’ve been looking for a therapist for a while, and there hasn’t really been a good fit. Items promoting personal growth, like a sobriety journal for reflection or a book of daily affirmations, can uplift morale and encourage positivity Yes! It was for sure. More posts you may like Apr 20; Drug Addiction Treatment; Achieving and sustaining sobriety are the ultimate goals for anyone who starts an addiction treatment program. Hopefully So for my two year anniversary of starting this podcast, I am going to record the diary of my emails to my sober coach from days 30 day 60. Today marks 1 day being sober and I don’t know why but I feel extremely anxious and depressed. less dramatic lol EDITED I'm on day 43, and it all seems so terrible right now. But I decided to cut that out The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. The first 30 days are tough and many people quit after that. The first 60 days of recovery can be the most critical because they set the tone for the rest of your journey. My friend has been sober for over a month now & is going through a sever depression & stays in bed all day & night. New symptoms will develop, including clammy skin, nausea, jumpiness, insomnia, depression and loss of appetite. 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