I’ve literally been sober for 1 day and I’m experiencing the most insane withdrawal symptoms I’ve never experienced before. I’ve taken t breaks in the past but I’ve never felt quite like this. I’ve cried non stop today and i feel so flat like none of it is worth it, what is happening ?!!! I’m so hungry but after 2 bites i dont want to eat and my stomach digestion is off, I’m exhausted but can’t get a wink of sleep and I’m for some reason I feel so cold although it’s 30 degrees out. How do you guys do this ??
The first day of the first break is the worst and so scary 🫂 be gentle on yourself, line up some soothing activities like reading, puzzles, or crafts
You're at the lowest part of the dopamine swing and it gets better fast
By absolutely being gentle with yourself. This feeling like shit doesn’t last long. get some strong CBD tincture and take as needed. As needed for me means if I have a craving, I take the CBD tincture and something in my brain is satisfied by that. If you’re in a legal state or Canada, you may be able to get CBN which is a derivative that will help you sleep. The main thing is to try and be gentle with yourself. This is a very difficult thing to do and you are trying. That’s amazing! So hard even to get to the point of stopping. Try and hang in there, I promise it does get better. And if you lapse, that is a normal part of quitting. There’s something called abstinence violation where we really beat ourselves up if we fall off the wagon and then of course the only way to feel better is to do your drug of choice. Don’t beat yourself up. You are human and you’re not a failure. Try again. I know you can do this.
I really appreciate your words, very helpful and useful
Hey man, I’m on day 4 of my first t break too and I’m gonna back up the CBD. It was a major help, specifically with the vascular headaches.