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Old 06-14-2008, 03:25 PM
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gravity
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I know that it is one thing at a time but what is your plan after detox? I'm an AA guy with almost 6 months of sobriety. Through AA, I got over the self-hatred fairly early and I am living a good sober life. Perhaps consider some type of recovery program (set an appointment with a counsellor to discuss options?).

I did have some long stetches without drinking in the past (measured in months) but in retrospect, it really wasn't sustainable sobriety. Periods of white-knuckling, bitterness, fear of/avoiding people, places, situations.

Your one year of sobriety will be an asset to you. You know it can be done and you have already developed some tools to get through some of those inevitable tough situations. An effective recovery program can make you stronger and enrich the quality of your sober life.

Take good care of yourself.
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