Newbie - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

cscs · 07-01-2008, 01:09 PM

Hi all,
I am new to this site, new to forums in general, and new to sobriety. Today is day 2 for me, and I have been reading all the posts I can get my hands on. It is not easy for me to admit that I have a problem, and even more difficult to ask for support. I see that most of you have been posting for a while, so I hope you don't mind a newbie popping her head in.
Your words to each other have given me the strength to get through the past 36 hours. Thank you!

**51anna** · 07-01-2008, 01:17 PM

Hi,

Welcome!

It's good to see you here. And congratulations on 2 days sober!

By the way, have you talked to your dr?

There is lots of support and information here, so keep reading and posting.

***nandm*** · 07-01-2008, 01:36 PM

Welcome to SR and our womans forum. I am glad you are finding this site useful. It has been a great asset in my recovery. I enjoy all the experience, strength, and hope I see displayed here.

cscs · 07-01-2008, 01:37 PM

I have not talked to my doctor. Is that something you recommend? I was seeing a therapist last spring (06) and she was very concerned with the amount. And it has gotten much worse. I have two young boys that I absolutely adore, and I want them to have a stable, healthy mom. Funny that I had no problem not drinking while pregnant, but once they came, I started back both times. It has been 9 years since my first (and last) AA meeting. It's time.

I am surprised at how hard day 2 is, since I am not used to going more than 24 hours.

Thank you for begin there.

lizw · 07-01-2008, 01:54 PM

Glad you could join us. It it will be great seeing you round.

I think medical advice should be sought if you start to expereince the DT's or you think you might experince them.

**51anna** · 07-01-2008, 01:58 PM

Detoxing from alcohol can be very dangerous, which is why it is always a good idea to talk to your dr.

Take care of yourself and let us know how you're doing.

ANGELINA243 · 07-01-2008, 02:02 PM

Congrats on 2 days! Keep moving forward......

Lily · 07-01-2008, 02:04 PM

Welcome! Glad to have you here with us! Sheila

TTOSBT · 07-01-2008, 02:07 PM

Hi CSCS!
I just started here at SR last week! It has been a big help.
How are you feeling?

BUTTERFLY-7 · 07-01-2008, 02:09 PM

Way 2 Go!!!!!!!!!! &

cscs · 07-01-2008, 02:22 PM

Thank you all for your warm welcomes! Makes this process not feel so lonely.

Great to know you are a (relatively) newbie too, TTOSBT!

Honestly, I am feeling a little out of sorts. Did not expect day 2 to be so rough. There is a saddness - not a depression - almost a mourning of sorts. How about you?

LibertyorDeath · 07-01-2008, 02:30 PM

Welcome aboard, CSCS! You're in the right place~

Sometimes I still mourn the loss of my old friend, vodka, but Lord, the new friends I have found....among them self respect, energy, a will to live....

Alcohol pales in comparison. I hope you find that to be true soon!

**CarolD** · 07-02-2008, 11:05 AM

Welcome...

Hope your still moving forward
Sobriety Rocks!

MrsMagoo · 07-02-2008, 12:57 PM

Welcome and stay strong. SR is like a 24/hour hotline for help and encouragement. I think that it's gotten alot of people through the tough times, especially at odd times when you just can't pick up the phone and call just anybody.

Keep up the good work. Get this day behind you and we'll deal with tomorrow - tomorrow. One day at a time remember!!!

{{{{Hugs}}}}}

Janet

cscs · 07-02-2008, 05:12 PM

I know I keep saying thank you, but I TRULY appreciate your warm wishes and words of encouragement. Going strong! I just keep re-reading all your words in weak moments, and I feel all your strength. THANK YOU! (again

)

07-01-2008, 01:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
cscs Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 5	Newbie Hi all, I am new to this site, new to forums in general, and new to sobriety. Today is day 2 for me, and I have been reading all the posts I can get my hands on. It is not easy for me to admit that I have a problem, and even more difficult to ask for support. I see that most of you have been posting for a while, so I hope you don't mind a newbie popping her head in. Your words to each other have given me the strength to get through the past 36 hours. Thank you!

07-01-2008, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
51anna Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 10,264	Hi, Welcome! It's good to see you here. And congratulations on 2 days sober! By the way, have you talked to your dr? There is lots of support and information here, so keep reading and posting.
	__________________ Anna "I don't know what the future is holding in store I don't know where Im going, Im not sure where Ive been Theres a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I don't need to see the end." John Denver

07-01-2008, 01:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
*nandm* Life the gift of recovery! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home is where the heart is Posts: 4,291	Welcome to SR and our womans forum. I am glad you are finding this site useful. It has been a great asset in my recovery. I enjoy all the experience, strength, and hope I see displayed here.
	__________________ NOTE: All Big Book quotes are from the First Edition of the Big Book History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if faced with courage, need not be lived again. - Maya Angelou

07-01-2008, 01:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
lizw God's Kid Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 638	Great to see you Glad you could join us. It it will be great seeing you round. I think medical advice should be sought if you start to expereince the DT's or you think you might experince them.
	__________________ ....blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.

07-01-2008, 01:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
51anna Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 10,264	Detoxing from alcohol can be very dangerous, which is why it is always a good idea to talk to your dr. Take care of yourself and let us know how you're doing.
	__________________ Anna "I don't know what the future is holding in store I don't know where Im going, Im not sure where Ive been Theres a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I don't need to see the end." John Denver

07-01-2008, 01:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
cscs Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 5	I have not talked to my doctor. Is that something you recommend? I was seeing a therapist last spring (06) and she was very concerned with the amount. And it has gotten much worse. I have two young boys that I absolutely adore, and I want them to have a stable, healthy mom. Funny that I had no problem not drinking while pregnant, but once they came, I started back both times. It has been 9 years since my first (and last) AA meeting. It's time. I am surprised at how hard day 2 is, since I am not used to going more than 24 hours. Thank you for begin there.

07-01-2008, 02:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
ANGELINA243 We Do Recover Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 879	Congrats on 2 days! Keep moving forward......

07-01-2008, 02:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lily Ephesians 2:8 and 9 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 917	Welcome! Glad to have you here with us! Sheila

07-01-2008, 02:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
TTOSBT To Thine Own Self Be True Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 538	Hi CSCS! I just started here at SR last week! It has been a big help. How are you feeling?

07-01-2008, 02:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
BUTTERFLY-7 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: inside my Brain Posts: 1,069	Way 2 Go!!!!!!!!!! &

07-01-2008, 02:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
cscs Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 5	Thank you! Thank you all for your warm welcomes! Makes this process not feel so lonely. Great to know you are a (relatively) newbie too, TTOSBT! Honestly, I am feeling a little out of sorts. Did not expect day 2 to be so rough. There is a saddness - not a depression - almost a mourning of sorts. How about you?

07-01-2008, 02:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
LibertyorDeath Hannitized Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 259	Welcome aboard, CSCS! You're in the right place~ Sometimes I still mourn the loss of my old friend, vodka, but Lord, the new friends I have found....among them self respect, energy, a will to live.... Alcohol pales in comparison. I hope you find that to be true soon!
LibertyorDeath Hannitized Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 259

07-02-2008, 11:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 13,765	Welcome... Hope your still moving forward Sobriety Rocks!
	__________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery...

07-02-2008, 12:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
MrsMagoo Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352	Welcome and stay strong. SR is like a 24/hour hotline for help and encouragement. I think that it's gotten alot of people through the tough times, especially at odd times when you just can't pick up the phone and call just anybody. Keep up the good work. Get this day behind you and we'll deal with tomorrow - tomorrow. One day at a time remember!!! {{{{Hugs}}}}} Janet
MrsMagoo Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352	__________________ 'When you're down to nothing, God is up to something.'

07-02-2008, 05:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
cscs Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 5	day3 - THANK YOU! I know I keep saying thank you, but I TRULY appreciate your warm wishes and words of encouragement. Going strong! I just keep re-reading all your words in weak moments, and I feel all your strength. THANK YOU! (again )

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