Originally Posted by
Doubter 
Has anyone tried cutting family and friends out whilst trying desperataley to recover?
I've deleted all phone numbers and want no contact with anyone whilst i'm detoxing, recovering. they are not helping, just hurting me by saying im never going to stop. i don't need the pressure.
and when i do stop they ring me continuously when im going through withdrawal. ffs, give me a break.
Outside of my wife and a close friend didn`t tell anyone I was getting sober or attending AA. No pressure this way.
If you feel friends/family members are deliberately giving you a hard time because you`re trying to stop that`s sad.
I`m not sure if deleting their contact info is necessary. Just don`t respond to any calls, texts or emails which make you uncomfortable.
Good luck.