Posted by partlycloudy on June 1, 2004, at 12:20:35
In reply to crying and confused..., posted by justyourlaugh on June 1, 2004, at 11:02:00
2 days sober is fantastic! I wouldn't be surprised if part of your crying is some withdrawl, and it is a real emotional triumph. What you've achieved is no small victory. Drinking fills a large void (at least for me) - we have to learn what to replace it with. I'm thinking I need a babysitter for those times when I'm vulnerable. I'm 5 days sober but I have no belief in myself that I'll be able to sustain it. We do what we can do. For now, for this moment, I'm not drinking. It really helps me to take it that slowly.
Crying is also a release - there are many times when I can't stop crying, but please don't keep it in. Grab a pillow and pull it to your chest for a surrogate hug.
You're too sweet to suffer, you who help others so much. You're an incredible person, jyl.
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