I hear of the Lone Wolf types - but in my experience noone ever does it on their own...
a support network is vital Ron.
5 days is still pretty early too - I was just stopping feeling bad by 5 days...I sat myself in a chair and sat here and read and posted...I got through.
There are easier face to face support ways too LOL - AA, SMART, LifeRing...counselling, outpatient programmes....
Dunno if you've seen this link - might give you something to go on
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...resources.html
None of us can afford
not to do it Ron - don't give up
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