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Old 05-08-2016, 05:04 PM
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Sudz No More
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I relapsed several times over two years before I finally stopped for good. What helped me stay stopped long enough the last time was getting a good psychologist to feel accountable to. Going to him made feel like I would really be a loser if I had to go to my next weekly appointment with and tell him I drank. So it helped me stay sober long enough to break the chains. How long you might ask? It took me 90 solid days to feel stable but 6 to 7 months to feel finally free of any real dangerous cravings. Just hang in there long enough this time to make it passed the mental impulses, you just have to tough it out for those3 months to really start to get a foothold on the cravings. It can be done, there are many here that will attest to that you just have to grind it out. You'll be surprised after a certain point when you realize the cravings are gone. You'll be kicking yourself for thinking they would never go away, I know I did but holding out long enough was the best thing I ever did.
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