I am feeling super antsy tonight. I have a ton of work on, I'm a bit grumpy, and this is when I'd usually start looking forward to tomorrow night's drink. I am not very good at just relaxing. Think I should go to a meeting tomorrow.
It is really hard for me to relax, too. I've only 36 days and it's getting easier though. Just keep doing everything other AAs are telling you to do and it will come together. When I have been restless or "antsy" the best cure for me was to call another alcoholic. It was incredible how much it relieved me. I am so glad you are here.
I usually do something good for myself, which helps me to relax. Reading, taking a warm bath or just taking a time out is how I relax. I hope you find your niche as well.
It is really hard for me to relax, too. I've only 36 days and it's getting easier though. Just keep doing everything other AAs are telling you to do and it will come together. When I have been restless or "antsy" the best cure for me was to call another alcoholic. It was incredible how much it relieved me. I am so glad you are here.
Well said Chaya. "It works when other activities fail"
Thanks for being a powerful example Chaya! For all of us. "Restless, Irritable, and Discontent" is the way we roll, unless we are working on our "Spiritual Fitness". The first is fear, and the solution is faith. It doesn't hurt to engage in some relaxing activities, but like MikeH said, a lot of times these fail and we have to rely on working our program and working with others.
And here's a cheezy AA saying for ya! We are great for that right?
"If you are thinking about going to a meeting, go to a meeting and then think about it." I still heed that one cuz when it gets into my head "I should go to a meeting," it usually means I should already be sitting in one.
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Keep coming back. It works if you work it. So work it. You're worth it!
What helps me feel relaxed now-a-days is knowing that I went to that meeting, I talked to those I love, I perhaps said something that helped someone else along they're journey and I have done everything I feel God wanted me to do today ... there's nothing more relaxing to me than knowing I've done my best today, all while being sober ...
Of course, a little ice cream or milk and Oreo's never hurts either ...
Love Ya and God Bless, Pappy
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Thanks for sharing Ruby. It will come. It God's time, not yours. They told me to just keep working The Program and more will be revealed. They were right. Sometimes now, I do nothing except relax. Very different for this Alcoholic who always had to be doing something. The greatest thing is it just happened. That's the miracle of The Program. We work it and our life's keep getting better. Your right were you supposed to be at this moment. The irritiability, restlessness and discontent will be replaced will happy, joyous and free- in time.
Very common Ruby. The 1,000 lbs phone. I can relate. Sometimes we just have to take action by picking the phone up and making the call. The rest usually falls into place. I find honesty can break the ice at times. I sometimes call my Sponsor and admit that I didn't want to call, but I know I need too. He laughs and says, "good, that's o.k.. I understand". It's sorta like suiting up and showing up. Acting our way into good thinking. The phone gets lighter the more we pick it up.
