SC; keep that thought...

There are days DB won't leave the house, I know they represent days of inner struggle. SC! Nothing wrong with staying inside, what needs doing outside will still be there tomorrow or the next.

Bring your dog inside and if into music pump up the volume, if you're a sit back and watch the TV, grab the dog and sit on the couch and kick back. I'm not sure why but DB finds Dry Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer mixed with orange, apple or mango juice soothes his often fractured nerves.

It's ok to be freaked out, it was an experience come upon you completely out of the blue. They are unsettling, and the feeling may well remain for a few days. But you did it, you white knuckled it out, so well done. Be kinder to yourself and less judgemental. Life is what it is, these addictions chose us, we didn't knowingly put ourselves out there and invite the devil into our own private hell. It will take time to recover. PN is a strange beast. Dad had it from 50 to 89, he refused to allow it dictate what he could and couldn't do. He was incredibly strong. I like to think I draw my strength from him. If you have a positive role model in your past, can you draw on them to help, if not an actual phone call, then just the thought. I have a felt heart at present given to me when I was last in hospital. (I posted a photo of it on one of the threads I contribute to) For some reason it's come to represent my dad, when I'm feeling angst, severe pain or an outright panic attack, I find holding the heart and smoothing/ rubbing it between my fingers brings me a sense of calmness.

Needs must, do whatever you need to do my friend, whatever you need to do to help you get through one day at a time, one hour at a time, one minute at a time. Hang in there

Love, love, LOVE this group!
I am ****** that alcohol put me in that crazy head spin and took my power away from me for a time but I am restored and pushing onward.
Money is very tight here so I must be very frugal but I found a cheap deal on a gym and will be joining today. I don't get out and walk much because no where nice to walk and also my fear of falling, but with the tread mill I can hold onto the supports and the bikes would be safe. I have much atrophy and muscle wasting and I am hoping I can build some muscle to help with the terrible debilitating weakness. It has to get better from here.

I was on the internet last night looking for success stories and reassurance that alcoholic neuropathy can be reversed but as always the info out there is mostly very discouraging. Those that report recovery or great improvement are very young with early onset or acute, as opposed to chronic. This terrible burning is fairly new so maybe this can be improved and my hope is that if I can build up my muscles, that will only help with the weakness. That is the goal anyway.

I am so grateful to have this forum to share. Hoping you are all happy, staying active, and enjoying life.

UGH...,I did not join the gym. When I got the tour it was all these young buff, half dressed hotties working out. I already have social phobias and insecurities but that certainly was not a safe place for me, especially now. I would be the freak.
I love that these young ones are into fitness but fear it is all about vanity.

It often depends on what time you tour the gym. i.e late afternoon, early morning. Ask the gym when are the quiet times and go for another tour then

Half dressed hotties? Tell me more....

SC, I hope that the gym works out well for you.

Using treadmills and bikes is not only a great way of increasing muscle mass but is also good for improving aerobic fitness .

Just when I think every nerve in my body is dead I am happy to report there is still a bit of spark to say the least!

That was what was so strange. This was like at 11am? I would hate to see it at lunch or after hours. Don't those beautiful people have jobs?

SC,

Just a little something to think about....

I purchased over a year ago a Stamina-in-Motin Elliptical trainer from Sharper Image. It is one of those used to sit on a chair and pedal. Amazon also has this trainer. It is quite sturdy and has a pressure dial to increase tension. The pedals are quite large. I have it off to a corner near family room area.

It's far from going to a gym; but in the meantime something like this might be/is helpful building up the leg muscles from getting atrophied. It has quite a bit of weight so it does not move around. Easy to use while watching TV or just for a few minutes here and there. I keep the Trainer on a rubber mat (carpeting may cause it to move somewhat). The rubber mat keeps it in place. I frequently have to pass by it. The temptation to sit down and do something to keep my legs and feet in motion is a good thing. Also, It does not cause my PN to flare up.


Gerry