First day over of new try - Cold Turkey - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

BigMatt · 10-10-2006, 01:58 AM

I have lapsed many times in my short recovery now,but yesterday following my latest one I went cold turkey....IT WAS AGONY.

I know I shouldnt have but I had to do it and here I sit today,cold yet sweaty,aching yet pleased and over the worst and determined to use the support around me more.

****,it was bad,I ached,sweated (sweating can be violent!) and finally found some relief in very short and shallow sleep.

One day at a time so heres to day 2.

WEE DEE · 10-10-2006, 02:06 AM

Be gentle on yourself. Only a suggestion but maybe you should let your doctor know what you are trying to do.

Make sure you stay hydrated, eat a little and rest.

And talk to people.

Wishing you loads of love and support.

Take care Big Matt.

D.xx

BigMatt · 10-10-2006, 02:08 AM

Thanks Dee,I went to the docs for a referall back to the Alcohol unit and finally after resisatnce will be joining AA regularly.

I do feel rough today but sooooooo much better than yesterday!

Matt

WEE DEE · 10-10-2006, 02:38 AM

Glad to hear it Matt. Just ready to head off to work - I could see it far enough.

Catch up with you again hopefully.

Take care.
D.xx

BigMatt · 10-10-2006, 02:46 AM

For sure,have a good day.

BigMatt · 10-10-2006, 05:41 AM

Well into the second day,still sweating still aching.

Doesnt help Im looking for another job!

**CarolD** · 10-10-2006, 06:37 AM

Keep in focus...

My very best to you during this difficult time

Candy Scratch · 10-10-2006, 07:16 AM

Hang in there Matt! It will get better, in all ways. Good luck in the job hunt too.

Hugs,
Candy Scratch

***miss communicat*** · 10-10-2006, 07:37 AM

Big Matt,

I support you today in staying sober!!! It is the most important positive thing you can choose for your life. Hold on!!!

BigMatt · 10-10-2006, 07:52 AM

Do you know what,Ive discovered that this website can really help,talking to you guys.

Thanks all

Steve58 · 10-11-2006, 01:15 PM

Hi Matt,

I just wanted to tell you, while quitting for good still remains elucive to me, this site, and, what I like to call my "SR Family", have helped me dramatically reduce my intake, and my relapses have been shorter.

Glad to have you here, keep posting, and maybe we'll get it right some day soon!

S

collinsmi · 10-11-2006, 02:41 PM

Congratulations Matt! Try not to worry about everything in AA, just that part that's in front of you to do now.

TonyB · 10-11-2006, 03:05 PM

Matt,
Hang in there brother. Brighter days are comin'.....

10-10-2006, 01:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
BigMatt Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LONDON UK Posts: 13	First day over of new try - Cold Turkey I have lapsed many times in my short recovery now,but yesterday following my latest one I went cold turkey....IT WAS AGONY. I know I shouldnt have but I had to do it and here I sit today,cold yet sweaty,aching yet pleased and over the worst and determined to use the support around me more. ****,it was bad,I ached,sweated (sweating can be violent!) and finally found some relief in very short and shallow sleep. One day at a time so heres to day 2.

10-10-2006, 06:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 16,012	Keep in focus... My very best to you during this difficult time __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

10-10-2006, 07:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
*miss communicat* sobriety is my yoga Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in the present moment Posts: 1,943	Big Matt, I support you today in staying sober!!! It is the most important positive thing you can choose for your life. Hold on!!! __________________ i close my eyes and see clearly i stop trying to listen and hear truth i am silent and my heart sings i seek no contact and find union i am still and move forward i am gentle and need no strength i am humble and remain whole (ancient taoist meditation)

10-11-2006, 02:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
collinsmi Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 771	Congratulations Matt! Try not to worry about everything in AA, just that part that's in front of you to do now. __________________ "I was violating my standards faster than I could lower them!"

10-11-2006, 03:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
TonyB Requires Adult Supervision Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sons Of God MC - Maine Chapter Posts: 342	Matt, Hang in there brother. Brighter days are comin'..... __________________ Live Free. Ride Free

10-10-2006, 02:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
WEE DEE Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: GLASGOW Posts: 46	Be gentle on yourself. Only a suggestion but maybe you should let your doctor know what you are trying to do. Make sure you stay hydrated, eat a little and rest. And talk to people. Wishing you loads of love and support. Take care Big Matt. D.xx

10-10-2006, 02:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
BigMatt Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LONDON UK Posts: 13	Thanks Dee,I went to the docs for a referall back to the Alcohol unit and finally after resisatnce will be joining AA regularly. I do feel rough today but sooooooo much better than yesterday! Matt

10-10-2006, 02:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
WEE DEE Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: GLASGOW Posts: 46	Glad to hear it Matt. Just ready to head off to work - I could see it far enough. Catch up with you again hopefully. Take care. D.xx

10-10-2006, 02:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
BigMatt Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LONDON UK Posts: 13	For sure,have a good day.

10-10-2006, 05:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
BigMatt Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LONDON UK Posts: 13	Well into the second day,still sweating still aching. Doesnt help Im looking for another job!

10-10-2006, 07:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Candy Scratch Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 528	Hang in there Matt! It will get better, in all ways. Good luck in the job hunt too. Hugs, Candy Scratch

10-10-2006, 07:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
BigMatt Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LONDON UK Posts: 13	Do you know what,Ive discovered that this website can really help,talking to you guys. Thanks all

10-11-2006, 01:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Steve58 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newark,DE Posts: 403	Hi Matt, I just wanted to tell you, while quitting for good still remains elucive to me, this site, and, what I like to call my "SR Family", have helped me dramatically reduce my intake, and my relapses have been shorter. Glad to have you here, keep posting, and maybe we'll get it right some day soon! S

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