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RocketQueen 01-29-2013 11:51 PM

Newbie
 
Hi there,

I'm a newbie here. Been browsing this forum for the last couple of days and finally grew some balls and signed up today.

Anyway, just wanted to say "hey" :)

MurphysMistress 01-29-2013 11:56 PM

Hey RocketQueen (One of my FAVORITE songs BTW) ...I'm new here too, just wanted to say welcome!! You've found a good place :)

terrazinaa 01-30-2013 12:01 AM

Hello and welcome!:ring

Charlie0414 01-30-2013 12:03 AM

Hello Rocket Queen, I only signed yesterday at like 1 am. I never really thought I would need a website like this but trust me he helped me and i have only had for 24 hours

jackster 01-30-2013 12:14 AM

Ok, im not sure where to post, but I really need help. I feel like Im getting lost amongst the demons of my partner of 10 months...I understand that having a problem with drugs and drinking is HUGE, but believe me, it is HUGE to the person caught up in the whirlwind. I have this amazing guy, who would do anything for me, but can't show any emotion at all...and I can't live without it. He says give him time....He was a meth user for 10 years and has been sober from that for over a year. But he now drinks a huge amount, and occasionally smokes pot. He holds down a job, and is not violent ever. But I feel so alone as he likes to spend days in bed when not working, talking about the old life, and gets agitated when I bring up emotional stuff or how I am feeling about things. What am I to do....and please please dont think Im selfish, or impatient, I just feel very lost in all this. I know it sounds that I am a rescuer, maybe I am. But I also see this beautiful man who has been badly affected by his dad leaving home when he was a child, and now thinks hes worthless and not worthy of love. I dont want to give up on him....but I dont know what to do:(

least 01-30-2013 12:24 AM

Welcome to you both, Rocket Queen and Jackster. (Jackster, if you started your own thread you may get more responses)

RocketQueen 01-30-2013 12:42 AM

Thank you for the warm welcome :)

I'm having a particularly hard day today (and I'm only in day 2!) Doing this all alone, so it's nice to have at least some support, even if it is only virtual :)

MurphysMistress 01-30-2013 01:11 AM

Keep up the good work RQ....day 2 is a helluva lot better than day 0!!

RocketQueen 01-30-2013 01:16 AM

Right now, my body isn't agreeing with that statement MurphysMistress lol

MurphysMistress 01-30-2013 01:41 AM

It will....I quit cold turkey last Monday (a liter of vodka a day)....it was HELL, but so worth it. I feel pretty good right now and it gets better every day, mentally and physically !!

RocketQueen 01-30-2013 01:54 AM

I quit cold turkey as well yesterday (although, if you want to get technical, I had my last drink at 8pm monday night so I'm a little over 2 days lol). I'm yet to feel any benefits, but I'll tell you one thing, I NEVER want to go through this again.

heath480 01-30-2013 02:01 AM

Welcome to SR RocketQueen.

I am somewhat of an expert on Day 2! I must have had thousands of them,I always found Day 2 the worst day when coming off the booze and found it increasingly difficult .

I remember my last Day 2 as if it was yesterday.I got through it and up until today have never needed to be in that hell again.

Keep yourself hydrated,water is the best.

Stay close to SR,there is always someone here to offer encouragement.

I wish you well.Stick with it.

MurphysMistress 01-30-2013 02:07 AM


Originally Posted by heath480 (Post 3797176)
Welcome to SR RocketQueen.


Keep yourself hydrated,water is the best.

DEFINITELY! ...great advice. I drink tons of water & I just stocked up on all kinds of Celestial Seasonings tea as well...it's cold here in MA, Brrrr, and they have no caffeine (not that I need it, lol)

RocketQueen 01-30-2013 02:16 AM

Thanks Heath. I'm alternating water with gatorade to keep my electrolites (or whatever they are) up. The worst part is going through it alone... well, not alone... I have a 2 year old :/

jackster 01-31-2013 03:00 PM

OOOppppss
 

Originally Posted by least (Post 3797100)
Welcome to you both, Rocket Queen and Jackster. (Jackster, if you started your own thread you may get more responses)

Sorry, I didnt know where I was. I see now that I butted in someone elses thread. I am deeply sorry for this. Take care all. Jacki


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