Hi Ann
Day 4 refers to beta endorphin withdrawal - it is worst the 4th day after a big hit of beta endorphin. It's something that probably won't make a lot of sense to you on step 3. But as you do the program longer, and become more familiar with the biochemistry, you may begin to see this.

If I have a big event, like a blood sugar crash, or something really traumatic (or even something good that is very, very exciting), I make a note that I may feel bad emotionally 4 days later.
Allison

: Hello,

: I am working on Step 3, and have
: noticed posts on this Forum as
: well as on the Lists about
: "Day 4." For example,
: folks having a hard time on Day 4
: after returning home from a trip,
: etc. It got me thinking about my
: recent crash, and it was on Day 4
: after organizing/hosting a large
: social event in another city.

: So I am curious, what sometimes
: happens on Day 4? Could someone
: explain this to me? I am thinking
: it would be good to be aware of
: this Day 4 possibility that can
: happen, so I can better anticipate
: and prepare in the future.

: Thank you!
: Ann